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Winter Newsletter, 2014
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Unconditional Love for Children, Inc.
In association with the Earl and Carolyn Glenn Foundation Inc.
1960 Stoneleigh Drive Stone Mountain, GA 30087
Ph: 770-908-1274 Fax: 770-908-0492 www.ULC2010.org
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We have fnally found a home for ULC
Jamaican outreach at Watford Hill
School in Hopewell, Jamaica. Our
team, including ULC staf, independent
teachers and Georgia Perimeter College
International Studies students and
faculty will participate in a two-week
summer enrichment program for the
schools 65 students, parents and staf.
For a minimum of six years, ULC will
concentrate eforts in this community to
upgrade student academic skills. We will
measure our progress at every level to
ensure success.
A new efort in Jamaica
2013 was a most productive year for Un-
conditional Love for Children as we contin-
ued our work in Jamaica.
In July, we againpartnered with Georgia
Perimeter College (GPC) and presented a
two week Summer Enrichment Program at
Chatsworth Primary and Infants School in
Maroon Town, Jamaica.
Focusing on grades 1-6, the goal of the
program was to strengthen student aca-
demic performance as well as enhance their
creative spirit via arts and crafs, games and
playground activities in a fun-flled environ-
ment.Training in Teaching Techniqueswas
provided to school instructors. Parent train-
ing was also conducted, with a focuson
Helping Your Child to Succeed Academically.
Highlights from 2013
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From left, front row: Delphyne Lomax, Blanche Nichols, Phyliss Cook, Carolyn Glenn, Jean Edwards, Barbara Boyd, Anna Ogletree, Catherine
Turk, Betty Palmer, Mary Ann Thompson and Morris Hester. From left, back row: John Hewitt, Geraldine Sherard, William Cook, Patricia Walker,
Burrell Ellis, Boykin Edwards, Don Roman, Barry Gray, Philippa Ellis, Earl Glenn and Marian Johnson. Photo by Christopher Brown.
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Once upon a time on the way to
Chatsworth Primary School. . .
To while away the time during our scenic yet
treacherous ride to Chatsworth Primary School,
we passed a pad and challenged our mission volun-
teers to contribute a sentence. Heres the amusing
tale our creative group came up with:
Once upon a time on the way to Chatsworth
Primary School, Chris Brown, our photographer,
said, Smile, youre on candid camera. Pat Walker
was elated that she did not have to take notes for
her husband Eugene, who missed this trip. Cathe-
rine Turk thought it would be a good time to sleep,
but Delphyne Lomax had other ideas. Because the
ride was high in the hills of Jamaica and on narrow,
winding road, Delphyne asked if anyone needed a
blood pressure check. Te bus came to a screech-
ing stop as Gerri Sherard yelled that Marian John-
son, the math genius, was lef behind. Seeing many
animals on the roadways and remembering that
Carolyn Glenn has a mosquito repellent app on her
phone, Mary Ann Tompson asked Carolyn about
a deer repellent app. Carolyn replied, no deer
only goats here. Tyrone, the bus driver, explained
what bread fruit is and told us a few Jamaican jokes
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Highlights
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See School on page 3
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regarding the local roads.
We enjoyed the ride to the melody of
horns honking and screams (especially from
Betty Palmer) as we nearly side swiped a
dump truck. Meanwhile Burrell Ellis pon-
dered transportation funding strategies. See-
ing so many residents walking in the road,
John Hewitt was asked to get a few machetes
so we could clear the road for sidewalks to get
people of the road. Bill Cook yelled, so much
for sidewalks, how about clearing the road so
the bus can get through up aheadsee photo
inset. Chris, John and Tyrone actually se-
cured machetes from residents and began cut-
ting trees and limbs. Morris Hester, Don Ro-
man, Boykin Edwards and Bennie Boyd stood
close by ofering to helpyea, right. Precious
Ogletree, Phillipa Ellis, Jean Edwards, and
Blanche Nichols, rushed of the busno, not
to help, but to supervise and take a few pic-
tures. Finally, we were on our way
Suddenly, a beautiful girl appeared in the
road. Stop the bus, yelled Barry Gray. Burrell
refected on his grandfather, who said, Yall
dont call me about these roads. Who wrought
these mountainscarved these roads, sustain
these people? Barbara Boyd, the nurse, asked
who had taken their blood pressure medicine,
trying to decide who would be frst needing a
bathroom break. Phyllis Cook observed that it
is humbling to see how people live with things
that we take for granted. Earl Glenn reminded
us that the Jamaican people may be poor in
material things, but they are rich in spirit.
and we made it in one piece to Chatsworth
near Maroon Town. Yea mon.
ULC and GPC presented a Closing Cer-
emony which showcased the childrens creative
abilities in performing arts and public speak-
ing. Te parents and children performed a
festive dance that drew in many community
residents.
In December, ULC held its fourth annual
mission trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica with
more than twenty fve participants. Sup-
porters and volunteers sorted and packed 15
large barrels and boxes of merchandise, total-
ing more than 1,900 pounds. Te shipment
included a supply of clothing, books, school
supplies, sporting equipment, shoes and other
items. A community fea market was held
which allowed parents of Chatsworth students
and the community at large to participate.
Tickets were issued that could be exchanged
for the freeitems. More than 100 Chatsworth
parents and community members participat-
ed.As usual, this was a big hit for parents.
Volunteers conducted workshops for
students in all grade levels.ULCrepresenta-
tives also introduced a new math game to
students in allgradesMath 24and supplied
ample materials and training for teachers to
continue the program throughout the school
year. Tis gameis designed to help students
increasetheir math skills and have fun at the
same time.
Other workshopsfor students included
Self-esteem and Etiquette.ULC volunteers
read stories to the preschoolersand fol-
lowed up with educational games and activi-
ties. Parents received training in Computer
Technology and were thrilled toproduce a
fnisheddocument to take away from the ses-
sion.A teacher training workshop was con-
ducted using an innovative, interactive math
game designed to captivate student interest
and signifcantly increase math skills and criti-
cal thinking.
Following the morning of workshops and
training, lunch was provided for all.
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Our Partners

ULC entered into a partnership with the Magnolia Links

in Atlanta, in 2013. Te Links provided funding and other
resources for our Jamaican project school, including school
supplies and clothing. We hope to strengthen this alliance
in 2014 and ongoing.

ULC has alsoforged strong partnerships and appreciate

those who have been strategic partners in helping us to
achieve our mission:
Georgia Perimeter College
Greenforest Community Baptist Church
Greenforest-McCalep Christian Academic Center
Allen Executive Center
Te 100 Black Men of America, DeKalb County, GA, Chapter
Delta Sigma Teta Sorority, Inc., Douglasville, GA, Chapter
Te Links, Magnolia Chapter, Atlanta, GA
Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Homes
V & L Research and Associates
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Fort Myers, FL
Wells Fargo Bankreceived grants in 2011 through 2013
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Earl Glenns Chess Program: Te Earl Glenn Chess Program
began in 2012 and continues to make strides.Te Program has
expanded into four local sites: A barber shop, Georgia Perimeter
College, Harvest Lodge for Girls and GreenforestChristian
Academic Center.Weekly chess instruction is being ofered by
ULC through a chess professional with ULC volunteers. Te
barbers and local residents are serving as mentors.
ULC plans to eventually expand this initiative to the
community at large. Te goal is to develop critical thinking skills
in young children so that they will excel in school and ultimately
earn and win scholarships to college. Many of these students
competed in theUnited States Chess Federation National (K -9)
Scholastic Chess Tournament in April and will compete in other
events throughout the year.We are so proud of these students
who are demonstrating higher thinking skills.
Following is a link to a story published in Te
Champion Newspaper about the April tournaments http://
thechampionnewspaper.com/free-press-archives/ page 2A.
ULC will open a center for chess education later in 2014
which will provide training to chess teachers, teach group and
individual classes, as well as host tournaments and other chess
competitions.

Carolyn Glenn Self-Esteem Program: Te Carolyn Glenn
Self-Esteem Program,Created for Greatness,is approaching
the fnal development stages before implementation as a pilot
program in a DeKalb County school. Te program consists
ofsix weekly sessionsfocusing on afrmations, principles and
lessons.Tis poignant interactive program demonstrates that
skin color is a challenging dynamic that negatively impacts
healthy self-esteem in youngBlack children. ULC believes self-
esteem building is a niche that we can successfully fulfll. Stay
tuned for the launching of this program.
Click on the link below to view a clip of Anderson Coopers
re-visit of the 1950s Black Doll Project. It documents that more
than 60 percent of Black children today still view race bias much
the same as children did in the 50s, and it painfully depicts low
ULCs eforts in DeKalb County, Georgia
self-esteem. Much work needs to be done regarding racial beliefs,
attitudes and preferences and ULCs program will be designed to help
children value themselves and their race.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQACkg5i4AY
Save the date:
Dec 3-7 2014
Join ULC for the 5th Annual
Mission experience.
registration details will be
available in June.