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WORCESTER - There was much laughter and celebration at the 2008 People of Courage Awards ceremony on Wednesday, June 4.

Many local community leaders and supporters were in attendance for the 4th annual event, which was held at Coral Seafood Restaurant in Worcester. Six awards were presented to local adults, community groups and youth who have demonstrated leadership, commitment and courage, promoting equal rights for all in their professions, schools and the community.

Keynote speaker Lisa Perry-Wood, executive director of the Massachusetts Commission on GLBT Youth, urged those present to be courageous every day.

Award winner Craig Weinreich, who is also a Safe Homes adult advisor, gave a heartfelt and inspiring speech about the impact Safe Homes has on the youth he advises.

The ceremony was established by Safe Homes in 2005 as the first event of its kind in the area.
Safe Homes, which is operated by The Bridge of Central Massachusetts, is a support program for GLBTQ youth ages 14-23.
 



Congratulations to all!  

 Public Service Award

AIDS Project Worcester

 Corporate Award

Carmella's Italian Kitchen


 Youth Award


Caelyn Murphy

 Special Recognition Award

Craig Weinreich

 

Volunteer Award   

 Jesse Pack

 Award of Courage

United Congregational Church United Church of Christ


Safe Homes is especially grateful to the generous businesses that helped to make this year's People of Courage Awards possible:
  • Met Life
  • UMass Medical School
  • Bank of America
  • Worcester Telegram & Gazette