Congratulations to Donte' Collins, BPRO's recipient of the Bitsy Candelario scholarship.  Below is a thank you note received from Donte'.  BPRO wishes him all the luck in his future endeavors!

I would like to thank the scholarship committee, the Candelario Family, as well and the BPRO members for selecting me for the Bitsy Candelario Scholarship. I am truly honored to have been selected and will use the funds to assist with books, meal card, and tuition at James Madison University in the Fall of 2021. I have enjoyed my community service and volunteer work with the Newport News Mayor's Youth Commission and Student Athletic Leadership Team and know that I will be giving back to my community even more one day.

Thanks again,
Donte' Collins
Son of Charlene Collins at James City County DSS

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​To the BPRO Board and Membership,

It seems like a lifetime spent together collaborating, knowledge sharing, strategizing, coaching, and even just enjoying each other's company. BPRO is strong in its dedication to the BP professionals in Virginia but it is unmeasurable against the dedication of each one of you.  
You exemplify what it really means to be servant leaders and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you have done for DSS and all that you have done for me.  Thank you for the wonderful gift and card.  Many of you know I lovvvveeee sweets (smile)!
I wish each of you the best in your future work in social services.  Keep doing what you are doing because you are doing it well!
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Deborah Vaughn