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Renaming and designating the building located on the property of the Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center, commonly referred to as the Dorothy Emanuel Playground Building, located at 8501 Pickering Avenue, as the "Marlene Trice Neighborhood Center" in the City of Philadelphia.
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WHEREAS, Marlene Trice is a lifelong community servant whose unwavering commitment to helping others has positively impacted the lives of thousands of residents throughout Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Trice is the founder of the Kitchen of Love Distribution Center, an organization dedicated to addressing food insecurity and providing critical support to families, seniors, and individuals in need; and
WHEREAS, Through the Kitchen of Love Distribution Center, Mrs. Trice provides free nutritious groceries, including fresh meats, fruits, vegetables, and pantry staples, to more than 500 Philadelphia residents each month, ensuring that vulnerable members of the community have access to essential nourishment; and
WHEREAS, For more than four decades, Mrs. Trice has devoted her time, energy, and resources to serving others, including grocery shopping for elderly residents, transporting neighbors to medical appointments, organizing community events, and providing assistance to families facing hardship; and
WHEREAS, Under her leadership, the Kitchen of Love has grown into a trusted community institution, distributing food weekly, providing monthly food boxes to seniors, and expanding services to meet the growing needs of Philadelphia residents; and
WHEREAS, During the holiday season, Mrs. Trice and the Kitchen of Love organize efforts to provide hot meals, Thanksgiving turkeys, and Christmas gifts to families in need, ensuring that hundreds of residents experience the warmth and dignity of the holidays; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Trice annually organizes a community Thanksgiving Dinner at Dorothy Emanuel Recreation Center, bringing together residents from across Philadelphia and South Jersey...
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