El Pasoans honored with MLK humanitarian awards for dedication to community service
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Today, on Martin Luther King Day, two outstanding individuals were recognized with the MLK Humanitarian Award for their unwavering commitment to community service.
Dorene Marcus Corothers, founder of "You Eat I Eat," a non-profit organization dedicated to providing food in a nonjudgmental environment for El Pasoans, received the MLK Humanitarian Award for 2024.
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The award ceremony took place on January 14, 2024, at Mount Zion Baptist Church, acknowledging Corothers' remarkable efforts in addressing hunger issues in the community.
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Another honoree is Bookie from "Bookie and Mommy's Helping Hand," a non-profit organization focused on providing food and necessities to El Paso's homeless population.
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Yesterday, Bookie was presented with the MLK Humanitarian Award at Mount Zion Baptist Church, recognizing the significant impact of their work in supporting those in need.