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2026 MAPO Honors Dinner
Date: Saturday - May 23, 2026
Time: 4 PM (CT)
Location: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - Morris University Center
Tickets: $65 before May 1, 2026 / $70 at the door.
Click here to learn more - 2026 MAPO Honors Dinner
"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.
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Below you will find information regarding MAPO's 2026 upcoming events and our officers.
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Thank you for taking the time to browse our website.
MAPO Founders and Officers
Rev. Dr. John Q. Owens
Dr. Dorothy Owens
Founders
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Vergia A. Burrell
President
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Butch Mestemacher
Vice-President
Lealia Williams
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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