SHA's 80-year commitment to the City of Spartanburg and its residents will be celebrated during a special anniversary event. The 80th anniversary celebration will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts on the Campus of Wofford College.
The event will showcase SHA's positive impact on the Spartanburg community, from its founding in 1939 to its present-day achievements.
The celebration will begin with a reception from 6 pm to 7 pm featuring hors d'oeuvres and music. Exhibits illustrating significant accomplishments from SHA's 80-year history will be on display.
The reception hour will be followed by the anniversary program with special messages from local dignitaries, members of the SHA Board of Commissioners and special guests. The 80th anniversary event will also feature Keynote Speaker Assistant Secretary Hunter Kurtz, US Department of Housing & Urban Development.
"We look forward to celebrating this historic milestone with the Spartanburg community. As we prepare for this event, we're reminded of the great strides taken over the last 80 years with our first development housing 150 families to presently housing over 3,592 families across Spartanburg County." Stated Chief Executive Officer, Shaunté Evans.
Commemorative Awards of Achievement will be given out at the event as well:
Dr. Onarae Rice - Dr. John C. Bull Award of Achievement in Science or Medicine
The Honorable James Talley & The Honorable Brenda Lee Pryce - Phyllis Goins Award of Achievement in Community Impact
Mrs. Mary Ann Washington-Deku & Ms. Sharon Porter - Cammie Fludd Clagett Award of Achievement in Education or the Arts
Chief Justice Don Beatty - Tobias "Tobe" Booker Hartwell Award of Achievement in Public Service
Join us in celebration
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Reception: 6:00 - 7:00, Program and Awards: 7:00 - 8:00
Rosalind Sallenger Richardson Center for the Arts on the Campus of Wofford College
RSVP: Email or Call 864-598-6023
More Info: www.shasc.org/80th
We look forward to celebrating this historic milestone with you!