ACSGW Celebrates 40 Years of Community Impact
Story by Richard Castillo
Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) recently held a gala and silent auction to celebrate past and present impact. ACSGW was founded by the Sligo, Takoma Park, and Silver Spring churches and opened in May 1983.
For more than 40 years of service, ACSGW and John Gavin (pictured, center), current ACSGW executive director, were honored with a Montgomery County Council Proclamation and a Certificate of Recognition by the City of Takoma Park. Gavin, who also served in the same role from 1986–1994, said, “The goal of this event was to celebrate the extraordinary impact ACSGW has made over the years and recognize current programs of vital importance to the community.” Carl Sobremisana, ACSGW founder, also received special recognition at the event. Among others, attendees included Potomac Conference President Charles A. Tapp and Vice President of Administration Jose Vasquez, as well as W. Derrick Lea, representing the North American Division Adventist Community Services, and Imad Madanat, vice president for ADRA.
The program featured remarks by Board Chair Nancy Lamoreaux and a short video presentation titled, “ACSGW Impact Through the Years!” The anniversary celebration was supported by Adventist HealthCare, Sport Chevrolet, and Office Care. The event also included representatives from colleague organizations Emmanuel-Brinklow ACS, Beltsville ACS, Jewish Council on Aging, Homes Not Borders, and Meals on Wheels.
Looking to the future, the event kicked off a campaign to provide personal care items to all recipients in the food and diaper distribution programs and to revamp the ACSGW Learning Center. For more information about the campaign or learning center, email info@ACSGW.org.
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