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The Deshon Johnson College Scholarship Dinner Foundation is hosting there First Annual Fundraising Event at The Brownstone.

Greetings!
Deshon Johnson resident of Montclair, foundation is hosting a fundraising event to raise money for Montclair High School’s student, Kean University and Essex County College for the Deshon Johnson Memorial College Scholarship. Last year Malik Wright from Montclair High School was given the first scholarship award. Please support us so we can honor 2014 student too.                                                      On Wednesday March 5th, 2014, 6:30pm to 10pm. The Deshon Johnson College Scholarship Foundation (DJCSF) is hosting their First Annual Fundraising Event at the Brownstone, which is located at 351 West Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07522, 973-595-8582.
Come and eat, and help support The Deshon Johnson Scholarship Fund in memory of Deshon Johnson who was tragically killed by a bus on his way to work July 18th, 2012. We will be honoring and recognizing Deshon Johnson on his birthday March 5th. We will have music, guest speakers and other performance for your enjoyment.

We will be honoring community leaders, colleges, former Deshon Johnson College Memorial Scholarship recipient, college professors and others. Dress code for the event will be semi-formal attire and dinner style will be buffet. Please mark this date on your calendar. 
Ticket donation price is $50 per person; if you are unable to make this rewarding event we will greatly appreciate your support for any small donation. You can click the DJCSF link http://deshonjohnsonscollegescholarship.blogspot.com/2013/05/in-honor-of-deshon-johnson-college.html  and make a donation to either school. 

Should you have any questions about the event or purchase a ticket please feel free to contact Naomi Johnson at 201-259-0381, or email us at djcscholarshipfoundation @gmail.com, or  you can make a donation online by clicking this link http://www.gofundme.com/1orzj4. You can pay for your tick in advance online on our Eventbrite page link  for your convince https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-deshon-johnson-college-scholarship-foundation-dinner-fundraising-event-tickets-3668328068, and print your ticket Also, you can mail your donation to PO BOX 202 Glenridge NJ 07028 for the event. Make your check payable to The Deshon Johnson College Scholarship Foundation and we will put your name on the list.  
We will be looking forward to seeing you there and being a part of this auspicious event.   Together we can make a student’s educational dreams come true.

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