(Editor's Note: This announcement is from a press release from Glen B. Williams.)
The Gwinnett Neighborhood Leadership Institute graduated its 17 class of grassroots leaders on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at George Pierce Park Community Center in Suwanee.
A total of 25 participants participate in eight months of community leadership development training while engaging in several hands-on community improvement projects that support seniors, transportation initiatives, diversity awareness, volunteerism and single-parent families.
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The keynote address was delivered by Congressman John Lewis, of Georgia’s fifth district. The civil rights icon encouraged the class to continue to stay involved and get in “good trouble”.
Others in attendance, included Glen Williams, the GNLI Alumni Association President and graduate of the Class of 2009.
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“The Gwinnett Neighborhood Leadership Institute has always been the leader as it relates to diversity in Gwinnett County," Williams said. “That is why I feel that the current GNLI 2012 class, in my opinion, truly represents the new face of Gwinnett, which is ethnically, culturally, and professionally diverse.
"I encourage all of those who live or work in Gwinnett to become engaged and involved with GNLI so we can continue to keep Gwinnett the best place to live, work, and play. Congratulations.”
For more information about the program or to submit an application for the class of 2013, visit: www.gnli.org or contact Nicole Love at 678-377-4137.
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