In addition to his pastoral duties Rev. Stewart was a community servant who oversaw the Central City Café (Buffalo, NY) a soup kitchen who provides some 100,000 meals to those in need. He used the soup kitchen to not only feed but also encourage the patrons, often assisting them in getting re-acclimated to the community. It’s because of the mentoring received from Rev. Stewart and men like him that CAN was eventually formed.
To be eligible for the “Rev. Richard G. Stewart Memorial Scholarship” a student must have been a high school senior:
• Accepted to College
• Minimum “B” average
• Active member in his/her church
• Active in community service projects
(Pictured: Mr. Stanford and scholarship recipient Damoni'Hall)On June 6, 2010 the “Rev. Richard G. Stewart Memorial Scholarship” was presented to Damoni’ Hall a graduating senior from Lackawanna High School (Lackawanna, NY). This fall he will begin studies for a degree in Computer Aided Design/Drafting (CAD) at Alfred State College. His resume includes the student council, varsity basketball, varsity track & field, church audio ministry, and church newspaper ministry. Damoni’ completed community services projects at the Lackawanna Youth Community office and Computers for Children. Additionally he received the Diversity Day of Connection Leadership award from Erie 1 Boces Harkness Center.
