
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, November 24, 1993                   TAG: 9311240013
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C-3   EDITION: METRO 
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AGENCY HONORS FAMILY ADVOCATES

Family Service of Roanoke Valley honored two people and four organizations for outstanding contributions to family life in the Roanoke Valley on Monday at the Radisson Patrick Henry Hotel.

Joe Kennedy, a staff writer for the Roanoke Times & World-News, was recognized for his articles focusing on family and child issues.

Raleigh Campbell, executive director of the Council of Community Services, was honored for his 25 years working with family-supportive programs.

Among the groups honored were the West End Center for its youth programs in the West End and Hurt Park neighborhoods, and Kroger stores for their community service record.

The Roanoke Police Department's Community Oriented Police Effort (COPE) was recognized for its work in developing a neighborhood response to crime.

The Dot Carter and Ann Wicker circles at Windsor Hills United Methodist Church also were honored for their service to older people who need home care.

Family Service of Roanoke Valley held the reception to celebrate National Family Week, which runs through Saturday.

by CNB