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A March of Dimes Volunteer and national director of Youth Affiliates for Zeta Beta Sorority is a Winner of the first annual 'Woman's Day' Women Who Inspire Us' Awards
As a student at Dillard University in New Orleans, Jennie Harrison noticed that members of Zeta Phi Beta, a predominately African-American sorority, volunteered at a local orphanage. After joining the sorority, Jennie knew that helping children was for her.
Forty-five years later, Jennie has kept that focus. As a special education teacher at Peekskill High School, Jennie works with learning disabled students. She also advises a club that reaches out to honors students who can't afford to go to college. Jennie encourages these teens, organizes college tours and helps students secure financial aid.
In addition, Jennie is chairperson of Zeta Phi Beta's local Stork Nest Program, which is cosponsored by the March of Dimes. Through this program Jennie has helped provide prenatal information and donations to over 200 women in crisis.
Out of thousands nominated nationwide, Jennie Harrison, of Peekskill, NY is one of only ten women to receive this honor, which includes a $500 honorarium.
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