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Congratulations to our very own Dr. Dorothy Owens, MAPO Founder, for receiving the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Advocacy Award, from the Honorable Christopher Belt, Illinois State Senator, 57th District.

This was the Senator's 1st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Advocacy Award Breakfast, and we are so honored that he chose Dr. Owens as one of his honorees.  Thank you, Senator!

"This breakfast is more than a celebration; it is a call to action.  As Dr. King said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is:  What are you doing for others?" - Senator Christopher Belt

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"One Ready and Generous In Helping Those in Distress"

We are a nonprofit organization who honors those who are making a difference in their community.

Through this organization, we are also able to help those who are less fortunate.

Welcome to our website!  Below you will find information regarding MAPO's 2025 upcoming events and our officers.

Thank you for taking the time to browse our website.

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MAPO Founders and Officers

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Rev. Dr. John Q. Owens 
Dr. Dorothy Owens
Founders

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Dr. Henrietta Young
President

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Butch Mestemacher
Vice-President

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Vergia A. Burrell
Executive Director

Gussie Glasper, Secretary (not pictured)


Dr. Tiwana Simmons, Treasurer (not pictured)

For MAPO's entire membership roster, please click here:  MAPO Membership

Electronic donations can be made to MAPO via Zelle which is located in your banking app by sending to:

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MetroAreaProfessionalorg@gmail.com

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