Councilmember Tyson Receives 2013 Purple Heart Award from Amethyst, Inc.
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Councilmember Tyson Receives 2013 Purple Heart Award from
Amethyst, Inc.
(Columbus)—Councilmember Priscilla R. Tyson, chair of the
Health & Human Services Committee, will be named the 2013 Purple Heart
Award winner by Amethyst, Inc. at the group’s annual fundraiser, the Portraits
of Recovery Luncheon, on Friday, April 19, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown
Hotel. Councilmember Tyson, who also
chairs the Workforce Development Committee, is receiving the honor to recognize
her years of advocacy and support for women and families in recovery.
“I want to thank the leadership at Amethyst for this great
honor,” said Councilmember Tyson.
“Amethyst is a champion for women who are working to improve their lives
and it is important that the Columbus community recognize them and support them
in their work. Amethyst is helping to
build stronger, safer, more loving neighborhoods.”
For nearly three decades, Amethyst has provided a long-term
drug, alcohol, mental health, and trauma treatment center for women and women
with children. Amethyst’s programming
includes a sober supportive housing component.
Their mission is to foster a culture of recovery, empowering women and
families in a safe, sober community.
“Councilmember Tyson is a partner with Amethyst when it
comes to supporting the treatment programs we offer to help women transition
from a life of addiction to a productive life free of substance abuse,” said
Virginia O’Keeffe, Amethyst CEO. “We
appreciate her support and the support of the entire Columbus City Council.”
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