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If I Can Help Somebody

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The If I Can Help Somebody non-profit organization held its first meeting on August 30,2008 in Oakland , California. The purpose of the group is to collectively honor members of the community who have enriched the lives of others. The founder, Eric Pugh, came up with this idea after deciding to plan an appreciation for one of his favorite gospel vocalists. As the details for the event started to take shape, he began to think of other deserving persons who might be honored as well.
So, to help facilitate this work, Eric enlisted several friends to serve as board members and the group was formed.

We Thank You

The Board and Members of If I Can Help Somebody, Inc wish to thank everyone who participated in the
May 23 Appreciation Service honoring gospel singer Elizabeth Ayala. The event was held at Beebe Memorial
Cathedral CME Church of Oakland and was a great success. We are very proud to have presented our first
honoree with such a fitting tribute. The entire evening was filled with much Spirit and joyful singing and uplifting
spoken words. The presence of the legendary Bishop Walter Hawkins and Edwin Hawkins truly made this a night
to remember! In addition, the beautiful music done by organist, Lawrence Sumpter, Terrance Kelly and the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, The Community in Praise Choir, Gospel Music Workshop (NorCal)Choir, The Voices of Saint Benedict's Catholic Church(Oakland) and dynamic soloist Sylvia Norman made the evening complete. Many thanks also to Ricky Hannah for his amazing talent as singer and master of ceremonies and to Emmitt Powell for his invaluable assistance.The Reverend Michael W. Wallace of The Mt Zion MB Church(Oakland)gave a stirring keynote address.Last, but certainly not least, the brilliant young poet and singer, Taision Kwamilele brought an elegance to this program that we shall never forget.
God's Blessings to All!

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Mission Statement

Honoring Individuals Who Have Enriched Lives
 
If I Can Help Somebody 
A song written in 1945 by Alma Bazel Androzzo, made famous by Mahalia Jackson.


If I can help somebody, as I pass along,
If I can cheer somebody, with a word or song,
If I can show somebody, how they're travelling wrong,
Then my living shall not be in vain.

Chorus:
Then My living shall not be in vain,
Then my living shall not be in vain
If I can help somebody, as I pass along,
Then my living shall not be in vain.

If I can do my duty, as a good man ought,
If I can bring back beauty, to a world up wrought,
If I can spread love's message, as the Master taught,
Then my living shall not be in vain.
(Arranged and Performed by Lawrence Sumpter)

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