Ceremony honors Dr. Edwards’ dedication and ongoing efforts to enhancing the quality of life in District 7
Prince George’s County Council Member Krystal Oriadha (District 7) will honor Dr. Douglas E. Edwards in a street sign naming ceremony in recognition of his tireless work and dedication to the District 7 community. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 30th at 9 a.m. on the corner of Yeoman Place (Douglas Edwards Way) and Old Central Avenue. The location is directly in front of Mission of Love Charities at 6180 Old Central Ave. in Capitol Heights. This is a monumental occasion that highlights Dr. Edwards’ achievements and his overall impact in the community for over 30 years.
“We are honored to shine light on the accomplishments of Dr. Edwards and his many achievements that inspired others in the community,” said Council Member Oriadha. “His attributes have been nothing less than admirable and we want to memorialize his efforts to inspire future generations.”
Dr. Edwards held positions at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Department of Labor. After thirty-two years of dedicated service, he retired from the federal government in 1992. He made a commitment to God that if he reached the age of 55 with at least 30 years of service, he would devote himself entirely to ministry. When Prince George’s County Executive Parris Glendening learned of Dr. Edwards' desire to operate a nonprofit, he generously provided space at the Shepherd's Cove Shelter for Women and Children, where Dr. Edwards established Mission of Love Charities on August 1, 1992. The following year he founded the Mission of Love Outreach Ministries.
The event is open to the public, and community members are encouraged to join in celebrating this significant milestone that uplifts District 7 and motivates like-minded organizations to enhance the quality of life for all Prince Georgians.
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