The Ladies of SCORE Organization
Christian women serving as a beacon of light in the Kankakee, Illinois, area since 1974.
The first meeting of a group of Black women convened August 6, 1974 as the formerly named SCORE Organization for the purpose of being a beacon of light in the Kankakee area. We organized with the idea of offering activities and programs to our community that are socially, culturally, religiously and educationally oriented. From our stated objectives we named our organization SCORE. The name was officially changed to Ladies of SCORE on July 26, 2007.
photo: Oletha Grant
“We pledge ourselves to eternal love and dedication to teach other as we are infinitely bound by the common bond of the love of God, mutual respect, compassion and service to mankind.”
Ladies of SCORE Creed
The SCORE acronym
Social
To participate in cooperative social interaction for the enhancement of the community
Cultural
To study our culture and endeavor to uphold it with highest esteem
Opportunity
To take advantage of all opportunities for improvement to the community, with special emphasis on the youth
Religious
To be Christian women religiously expressing love and understanding in the formation of our opinions and in the creation of our activities
Education
To educate by developing out minds, skills, and character through participation and presentation of selective programs
Ladies of SCORE is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization serving the Kankakee, Illinois, area.
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