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Lottie M. Lewis of Allendale received a Triumph Award on Dec. 3 from the Racial Justice Network during a banquet held in Charleston.
Lottie M. Lewis of Allendale is one of 21 people recently awarded by the Racial Justice Network on Saturday, Dec. 3 in Charleston.
Honorees were recognized for the work that they are doing in the community and for being a role model that young people can look up to, according to the Racial Justice Network. Each was presented a “Triumph Award” during the formal banquet.
The organization’s founder Elder Johnson said in presenting the award, “Lottie Lewis is one of the most hard-working women I know. She works diligently - feeding, clothing, and working on elderly people’s homes. The Racial Justice Network has repaired homes in Allendale because of Lottie Lewis’ concern for the elderly.”
“For the last two years, because of Lottie Lewis, the Racial Justice Network has bought hundreds of bicycles for kids,” said Elder Johnson.
“I am proud to be a friend of Mrs. Lewis who cares about all people. God bless her and God keep her,” he said.
Lewis said, “I am honored and greatly humbled to be a recipient of this award, especially for an award for service. As the Bible says, we are not here to be served, but to serve.”
Lewis is the founder of Emma’s House, a non-profit organization serving children as well as others in the community. She is also the Allendale County Arts Maven, a member of the Southern Palmetto Regional Chamber of Commerce, chairwoman of the Allendale Rural Arts Team, as well as participating in other community organizations.
The Racial Justice Network is a multi-racial, grassroots organization committed to fighting for racial justice and building bridges across racial, social and economic lines.
