Springfield, IL -(Effingham Radio)- Sean M. Cox, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Springfield Division, announced the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation, in East St. Louis, Illinois, has been selected as the recipient of the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for 2020.
This distinctive award, presented on behalf of the Director of the FBI, was formally created in 1990 to honor individuals and organizations for their efforts in combating terrorism, cyber-crime, illegal drugs, gangs, and other crimes leading to violence in America. The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation is one of 56 individuals or organizations around the United States who will receive the award this year.
The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation’s mission is “to instill youth in the Greater East St. Louis area with the dream, drive, and determination necessary to succeed in academics, athletics and leadership.” Jackie Joyner-Kersee was born and raised in East St. Louis where she is committed to ensuring all children have access to high quality after-school programs, safe recreational places within their communities, and caring adults to help them achieve their dreams.
On behalf of Christopher A. Wray, Director of the FBI, the Springfield Division will present the Director’s Community Leadership Award to the Jacki Joyner-Kersee Foundation during an official ceremony held at the Jackie Joyner Kersee Center on May 9, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
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