Celebrating Pres Nelson 100th Birthday with a Surprising Friend, Reverend Theresa Dear

Published: Sept. 9, 2024, 8:44 p.m.

In an inspiring story of partnership and progress, Rev. Theresa Dear shares her experience working with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the NAACP to bring self-reliance programs to inner-city families and couples. This collaboration, initiated seven years ago under the visionary leadership of President Nelson and the NAACP, has blossomed into a powerful coalition of friendship and understanding. The impact of their joint efforts, including the creation of a transformative toolkit for inner-city communities, demonstrates the profound change that can occur when diverse groups link arms in pursuit of a common goal. Rev. Dear's account not only highlights the strategic and impactful nature of this alliance but also offers a heartwarming glimpse into the personal connections forged along the way.