From The Banner · Jack Hogan · · 1m 30s
Burroughs’ nonprofit shows impact before audit
Prince George’s Council member Edward Burroughs uses Joan’s House program demo to counter audit delays.
In brief
Prince George’s Council member Edward Burroughs uses Joan’s House program demo to counter audit delays. Prince George’s County Council member Edward Burroughs highlighted Joan’s House’s community impact during a meeting where council members claimed their microphones were disabled, preventing questions about the…
Meeting for Joan’s House impact
Prince George’s County Council member Edward Burroughs used Tuesday’s meeting to showcase Joan’s House programs’ benefits instead of conducting an audit.
Microphones disabled during meeting
Two council members said their microphones were turned off, preventing them from asking questions about Joan’s House’s pending audit.
Joan’s House program benefits
Students and older adults shared how Joan’s House programs expanded their worlds and altered children’s life trajectories.
Program impact examples
Joan’s House presented slides showing 900 homes served by lawn care and educational trips to Puerto Rico and snow tubing.
Burroughs questions program claims
Burroughs demanded proof of Joan’s House’s Student Leadership Academy enrollment growth and lawn care program impact.
Joan’s House provides evidence
Representatives presented documents, including a plastic storage bin’s worth of evidence, to support their claims.
Council chair supports program
Council Chair Krystal Oriadha praised Burroughs and Joan’s House, pushing to replicate its Student Leadership Academy in her district.
Romel Williams’ resignation
Joan’s House founder Romel Williams resigned from the organization but declined to specify when.
The bottom line
Prince George’s County Council member Edward Burroughs highlighted Joan’s House’s community impact during a meeting where council members claimed their microphones were disabled, preventing questions about the nonprofit’s pending audit.
