FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com march 5, 2015 • The Courier sun 17 SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUENS Khadjat Oluwo Disaster Case Manager Metropolitan Council Background: Khadjat Oluwo, 31, was born and raised in Brooklyn and now lives in East Flatbush. When mixing with people from Queens, mainly through her job, she notices their enduring strength and good spirit even when times are tough. She appreciates this characteristic because she herself is extremely hardworking and dedicated to her cause. Occupation: Oluwo is the disaster case manager at Metropolitan Council, a regional agency that plans initiatives that provide housing opportunities for all as well as services such as ensuring water cleanliness. Oluwo sees this job as her chance to make a difference in people’s lives, which is most important to her. Community Involvement: At Met Council, Oluwo provides assistance to victims of Superstorm Sandy by providing them with things like new furniture, new clothing, and emotional and psychological assistance services. One client of Oluwo’s was recently able to move back into her home without any out-of-pocket costs, using only the organization’s resources. Oluwo is also a member of the National Breast Cancer Foundation and contributes time to the organization’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness month. She also belongs to the Keep a Child Alive Organization, which has the mission of realizing the end of AIDs for children by combating the economic impacts of HIV, especially in Africa. Greatest Achievement: “Completing college and being able to do what I enjoy for a living — helping people in need.” Biggest Challenge: “Anytime I am dealing with the occasional lack of resources or minimal access to them at Met Council. It’s difficult when that happens while you’re trying everything you can to help.” Inspiration: “My parents. They came to this country with nothing and I’ve watched them make a name for themselves without any outside help at all.” By Ross Belsky brought to you by SCOTT BARON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 star OF queens CUTLER’S LIGHTING Over 50 Years Experience REPAIRS • REWIRING • RE-FINISHING • LAMP SHADES LAMP SHADE SALE 12 years from now, this LED bulb will still on yellow and red tagged items be saving you money. 10% OFF OFF ANY PURCHASE With Coupon. Not combinable – New Orders Only. Limit 1 per customer. $150.00 max for discount. LYNBROOK 817 Sunrise Hwy (2 Blocks west of Peninsula Blvd.) 516-887-1300 20-50% OFF TAKE GREAT NECK 120 Northern Blvd. 516-482-1919 Excludes Repairs, Refi nishing, Rewiring. Exp. 3/15/2015 CUTLER’S LIGHTING CUTLER’S LIGHTING Join us on Friday, March 6 at 7:30 pm A Carnivale Celebration Unlike Any Other! Featuring Live Music by “Voices” featuring Angelo Venuto & Satisfaction Guaranteed DJ’s Evening Includes: Full Cocktail Hour, Appetizer, Pasta, 11 Choice Entrée & Venetian Hour with Open Bar & Special Entertainment Performances By Chezzam. $115 Per Guest For tickets or more information call or email Priscilla at [email protected] Russo’s On The Bay or 718-843-0702 162-45 Cross Bay Boulevard | Howard Beach, NY 11414 | 718.843.5055 | www.russosonthebay.com
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