Spice Isle Cultural Festival (Montreal) Magazine July 2021 | Page 114

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John L . Alexander

( aka John Crow )

Reaching for higher heights is something that Crow does almost every day , routinely going out of his way to help others . Over the years he worked with several organizations and individuals to make the " project of the moment " happen--selflessly . For example , every Christmas and Thanksgiving days , Crow works with Healing Hands Helping Broken Hearts ( a Queens-based charitable organization ), to feed families a hot , home-cooked meal , distribute coats , clothing and toys . In December of 2013 , O Magazine featured the director , Majorie Bibbons , and the work of the organization .
Also , Crow provides support services , such as audio / video , photography compilations , for the Organization for International Development ( OID ), a medical outreach body that provides free medical and health services to impoverished communities all over the world .
For more than 15 years , Crow volunteered with Health & Educational Relief Organization ( HERO ), a non-profit medical group based in New York City . This group comprises medical professionals , students and volunteers , dedicated to improving health care in the
John Crow reaches for the highest of the high and leads by example . On this special occasion when he is being honored for his contributions to the betterment of humanity , especially young people , I congratulate and salute him on this fine achievement !
Janice A . Farray , a good friend . Birch Grove , via Montreal ( 2011 )