As the year comes to a close MWC has taken time to look at those persons who have worked in communities impacted by the system and with MWC to fight against injustices whether it’s fighting against the economic crisis and or for the immigrant community cause. Recently, last week at an end of year party MWC showed gratitude to these persons in a true celebratory fashion. Former Executive Director Gihan Perera, along with current program Director Sarai Portillo and Lead Organizer Hashim Benford gave out awards to these accomplished members as a sign of recognition of their great service, a service that has only made and continue to make life better for others.

1.     The “Step Up” Award – for veteran members who’ve stepped up and taken on more leadership responsibility in the past year: Yvette Norton, Wanda Beniquez

2.     “Emerging Leader” Award – For members who’ve gone from participants to active leaders: Trenise Bryant, Julia Pacheco

3.     “Always on Call” Award – Recognizing members who are ready to roll, whenever for whatever: Leola Butler, Andres Gonzalez

4.     “Solidarity” Award – For answering the call to fight all injustice, no matter the issue or impacted community: Mary Trody, Martina Bryant

5.      “Shining Commitment” award for members who demonstrate immense commitment to the organization: Rosana Araujo, Loraine Derby-Henry

6.     Faith in the Struggle Award! – in honor of those members whom have faith in the organization itself, faith on the leadership, faith in the overall MWC direction: Clementina Mercado, Rose Marie Mitchell

Jobs & Green Housing Organizing Committee

1.     Sandra Newton

2.     Rosalie "Cookie" Wiley

3.     Devitria Stratford

4.     Yvonne Stratford 

 5.     Clarence Mims

Immigrant Justice

Race & Citizenship Organizing Committee

1.     Nelly Medina

2.     Reyna Gomez

3.     Amrry Gonzalez

4.     Rafael Medina

5.     Rosana Torres