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COUNTING ON RELIABLE DONORS

LIKE ALBERT LANG III

Albert. “I researched different ways
of preventing chronic and infectious
diseases, and Mary’s Center was a
model of excellence.” Through the
research, he came to understand that
“by connecting individuals with wrap-
around medical and social support
services, they gain access to stronger
futures.”
Albert decided to invest

Becoming a monthly donor for Mary’s
Center wasn’t a tough decision for
Albert. Soon after learning about the
health center’s impact, he realized
that he was “woefully short in giving
back to organizations in DC that
Albert Lang III (pictured above) and monthly donors like him give us the flexibility to respond to arising needs
and emergencies throughout the year. provide for change and also support
the existing fabric of the community.”
Community health centers This is Albert’s story
nationwide are coping with the ‘‘ Monthly gifts are a
Born and raised in the DC Metro
financial implications of the reliable revenue stream
Area, Albert has a deep appreciation
pandemic. From purchasing that the organization can
for his community. At an early
increased amounts of personal
age, his parents instilled in him count on throughout the
protective equipment to investing
the importance of giving back – year, which helps them
in the technology needed to meet
especially if you have the means
the urgent expansion of telehealth plan accordingly, not to
to do so. “I remember my dad,”
services, these efforts are essential mention that it is a very
recalled Albert, “anytime we’d walk
in keeping families healthy and convenient way to give.
by someone asking for money, he
supported. With the pandemic still ’’
would reach in and give whatever
raging, these expenses continue to
he could. No questions asked. He Since becoming a donor, Albert’s
impact thousands of health centers taught me that giving back to your
working tirelessly to support the community is something that should investment in Mary’s Center
fabric of our community. come naturally.” has continued to develop. Last
year, he volunteered to serve on
Fortunately, generous supporters like As life progressed, Albert discovered the Mary’s Center Virtual Gala
Albert Lang III have played a crucial his passion for communication and Visionary Committee. Through his
role in helping us navigate these public health. That’s when he came volunteerism, he connected the
challenging times. Albert’s monthly across Mary’s Center. “I found out organization to numerous businesses
donations enable Mary’s Center to about Mary’s Center while working and individuals interested in investing
remain at the forefront of care. at a public health organization,” said in healthier futures.

In 2021, join Albert in providing quality healthcare, education, workforce development, and social resources year-
round with a recurring gift. Become a monthly supporter by visiting www.maryscenter.org/donate and be sure to
check the box that says, “Yes, I want to support Mary’s Center year-round. Make this a monthly gift.”

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