The following is a reprint from the Christian Recorder (online version). If we can spend our valuable time voting for contestants on American Idol, surely we can spend the same time investing in ourselves. Read on and cast your vote!!!
QUINN CHAPEL IS ONE OF 25 SITES COMPETING FOR FUNDS FROM THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND AMERICAN EXPRESS:
The National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express launched a 1 million dollar competition for the preservation of historic sites in Chicago. Quinn Chapel is one of 25 sites competing for these funds. A major criterion for winning this competition is daily on line voting. The site with the most votes from today through October 10, 2007 will receive their total funding request. Quinn requested $150,000.00 for the restoration of the kitchen, common space and restrooms on the first floor of the building. You can make this request a reality when you log on to www.partnersinpreservation.com/openhouse and vote. Vote every day and forward this message to all of your email lists. There is no limit to the number of votes or participants eligible to assist.
On September 15 and 16, 2007 from 10 am until 4 pm daily, Quinn will hold an open house for you to tour this historic landmark. Quinn is the oldest black church in Chicago and the experience promises to be worth your while. You will meet some of the historic leaders who have spoken from this pulpit. Anticipated appearances from Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglas, and President McKinley are among the invitees. Please join in this fun and once in a lifetime experience.
As we continue to restore this American Treasure please know the significance of your vote. We appreciate your continued help and support. You may receive daily reminders to vote. We can make this happen.
Quinn Chapel AME Church family, the oldest African American Church in Chicago is asking the help of the Connectional AME Church in receiving the attached grant. We need is for persons to vote by computer. Distributing our request for voters through The Christian Recorder Online would be of tremendous assistance.
*Rev. James M. Moody is the pastor of Quinn Chapel AME Church
2401 S Wabash
Chicago IL 60616,
312-791-1847 Church Office
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