SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Prince George’s County
Fatherhood Initiative
“Soaring High to help FATHERS soar high”
– Niaimani CHOICES Inc –
Now is not the time to rest; but, it is time to stand tall for something that will make a difference in the world.
— Dr. James Dula
Niaimani CHOICES, Inc, is happy to announce we have been selected to lead the Prince George’s County Fatherhood Initiative forward.
The Fatherhood Initiative was Introduced to Prince George’s County several years ago by County Council Member Mel Franklin.
Moving forward, the county Initiative will operate In accordance with the vision of The National Fatherhood Initiative as we too are a non-partisan organization that aims to improve the well-being of children through promotion of responsible and individual fatherhood”
(www.fatherhood.org).
At Niaimani CHOICES we realize family situations vary. In cases where fathers are not part of the nucleus family, the PGC Fatherhood Initiative will align with community based programs in an effort to assist fathers, families and youth as needed.
At Niaimani CHOICES we are eager to move forward with the communities assistance. This site will be used to announce events, programs, and any other information concerning the Fatherhood Initiative. Please routinely refer to the website for updates.
It still takes a village; let’s work together.
Charles H. Watlington, Sr. Scholarship Fund
The Charles H. Watlington, Sr. Scholarship Fund encourages, promotes and supports high school seniors who wish to pursue higher education in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) or the health care profession. The scholarship is named for Ms. Watson’s father, who believed that education was the gateway to success in life.
From the age of five (5) years old, Charles was interested in learning. Instead of wanting toys, he always wanted pencils and paper or books to read. Unlike most children of his age, he did not want to print, he always wanted to do cursive writing. He started school when he was six (6) years old. The teachers said that he was too advanced for 1st grade, so he was promoted to the second grade. Charles graduated from high school at the age of seventeen as valedictorian of his class. On his 18th birthday, he enlisted in the US Air Force, where he continued his education and received his B.S. degree. After his 20 year military service career, he continued his education to pursue his master’s degree.
Scholarship awards will be made annually each summer and range in the amounts from $1,000-$2,500. Awardees are selected based on five categories — academic standing, integrity and character, community involvement, school activities and need.
Click here for the Charles H. Watlington, Sr. Scholarship Fund Donation Form