Cascade Area Youth Prepare for Adulthood
Christian Rites of Passage participants celebrated and recognized for yearlong accomplishments
On Saturday, October 18, Christian Rites of Passage (CRoP) will honor participants at the Debutante & Beau Recognition Celebration Ball. Thirty Cascade area youth successfully completed the yearlong leadership program and will be formally presented to family, friends and community leaders showcasing lessons learned for adulthood.
“CRoP is dedicated to contributing to the community’s success and encouraging Atlanta youth to become involved,” said Ida Crook, program founder. “Our youth have put in hours of hard work and we know they are prepared for a life full of victory.”
In just one year, CRoP youth have mastered development lessons, attended cultural activities and completed thousand of hours of community service. The group also held its first yard sale donating left over items to charity.
The entire community is invited to join the celebration. Jaquitta Williams, WSB-TV/Channel 2 News Reporter and Evening Anchor will serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies. Other notable invitees include Congressman John Lewis, Ambassador Andrew Young, Fulton County School Superintendent Dr. Christy Loe, Cobb County School Superintendent Joseph Redding and Mayor Shirley Franklin.
Held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, tickets for the ball are $70 per person or $700 per table. To purchase, contact Ida Crook at 404-317-0911 or idairwin@aol.com. Additional information is also available at www.christianritesofpassageinc.org.
About Christian Rites of Passage
Founded in 2003 by Ida Ruth Irwin Crook, the Christian Rites of Passage is a 12-month leadership program that encourages youth to faithfully serve and uplift their community. Students graduate after learning 12 Rites of Passage and participating in the Debutante and Beau Recognition Celebration Ball.
For more information, please contact:
Ida R. Crook
Founder and Chair
idairwin@aol.com
404-317-0911
Suzanne Forte
Public Relations Chair
suzanneforte@
619-228-6770
