Impact Detroit Magazine Impact Detroit Magazine 2013 | Page 71

During the launch of Impact Detroit Magazine’s new Social Media Edition in May 2013, we shared the inside story of Ericka Murria, so you could discover more about her and be inspired by Karen’s impact in Ericka’s life. And, as promised, we return with Karen’s story of Giving Back and her reasons why. We hope you enjoy discovering more about the heart of a Sister, a Clark Sister. More importantly, we hope you are inspired to follow this Sister’s example of Giving Back. The following is an excerpt of the foreword previously published in Impact Detroit Magazine’s Social Media Edition. The interview with Karen Clark-Sheard follows this excerpt. We hope you enjoyed the season finale of The Sheards, Sunday, May 26 on BET. Wasn’t it exciting to see First Lady Karen Clark-Sheard surprise and impact the lives of various women who have been inspiring others through their non profit organizations? Ericka Murria the CEO of Supreme Transitions, was one of those women who appeared on the show and awarded financial assistance, allowing them to continue the mission for their non profit organizations. At the time of the filming of The Sheards, Ericka was homeless and had loss everything. Although, she knew the truth of God’s Word, the cold hard facts staring her and her children in the face, appeared hopeless. But God! After First Lady Karen Clark-Sheard discovered her dire situation, Ericka truly received double for her trouble and has redeemed everything lost! What an amazing story of giving back. First Lady Karen Clark-Sheard’s give back to Ericka inspired her to Believe, again. (For the complete story “Ericka Murria Is Position For Impact” read the Social Media Edition of Impact Detroit Magazine on www.promotingpurpose-magazine.com).