It Started with a Pair of Socks ...
Partnerships between community organizations and The Faison Center provide much-needed support for families who are searching for ways to give their child the best life possible . Powerful partnerships like these are often formed through community awareness of
The Faison Center ’ s mission , or thanks to long-standing friendships . Surprisingly , some of them have even been found where you would least expect them – including through a conversation about socks !
Suzanne Madison Hogg , Vice President of Development at The Faison Center , first met Dr . Jamel Donnor while they were dining at the same restaurant . She noticed his unique Allen Iverson socks from a distance and stopped by to compliment them before she left . Their conversation soon steered towards other topics , eventually landing on The Faison Center . As the two discussed the work that The Faison Center does , Dr . Donnor mentioned that he was a professor with William & Mary ’ s School of Education . When he said that he wanted to explore a partnership between his department and The Faison Center , Suzanne knew exactly how to make that happen .
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