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A P R I L / M AY 2 0 1 9 M A C O N M A G A Z I N E . C O M 7 5 EVERY TIME IS SPECIAL AT EDGAR'S... 5171 Eisenhower Pkwy | Macon Your patronage and support have helped more than 1000 people find a Helms College career pathway out of poverty. Monday - Friday: Lunch 11 AM to 2 PM, Dinner 5 PM to 9 PM helms.edu | edgarshospitality.com | 478.471.4250 Live Music ursday JOIN US FOR THESE SPECIAL EVENTS rst Suday Bruch LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH 11 AM TO 2 PM Reservations encouraged, not required a ball," said West, who grew up in the one-caution-light town of Pineview. "We want our kids to escape generational poverty," she said. "We don't want to see them suffering. Women in STEM careers make 33 percent more than women in non- STEM fields, and STEM can enable you to get a six-figure job right out of college. We're setting these girls up for better placement now. e cycle will change, communities will become self- sufficient, and we're working together to pull each other up." West's dedication and hard work is gaining some well-deserved recognition. In March she was named the Jefferson Awards Foundation winner for her work with the Real I.M.P.A.C.T. Center. e Jefferson Awards Foundation, founded in 1972 by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Sen. Robert Taft Jr. and Sam Beard, is a national program that recognizes the power of public service as a means of empowerment and a way to make an impact in one's community. West is proud that she'll be representing Middle Georgia at the National Awards in Washington, D.C., saying, "I'm excited most because I stand for the under-represented girls who deserve a fighting chance to succeed in life through simply being afforded resources." Let's rally behind this dynamic change agent and help her empower these bright young women. Whether it be via volunteering time or expertise, or offering to sponsor a girl for a camp or a conference, any action taken will be a step toward making a real impact with a ripple effect that'll make our city shine even brighter. REAL I.M.P.A.C.T. CENTER INC. realimpactcenter.org PO Box 13646 Macon GA 31208 info@realimpactcenter.org 478-714-6039