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Haitian American recognized for her philanthropic work
Sept 2021
Riviera Beach, FL — Since 2004, the nonprofit Valley of Love Ministries has been helping to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and provide physical and spiritual support to the needy in Palm Beach County (PBC), Fla.
And it has done much. The nonprofit started in a small space on Broadway Avenue, moved to a multi-unit complex on Blue Heron Boulevard, and now is in an even-larger space on 45th Street that provides more services, more support, more help. Indeed, she helps more than 300 people a day.
Thanks to those efforts, and much more, the founder will now be recognized.
Marie Antoinette Jean-Pierre Theligene is that person. On September 9, 2021, she will be honored in Karu, Nigeria and will be feted over the course of a 10-day coronation celebration.
“I am very excited about this,” said Mrs. Theligene. “Nobody but God. Really and truly.”
They learned about her work because she had helped a man from Nigeria in 2020. When he returned home, he told his area leaders about his experiences. And who had helped him.
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The Esu of Karu, Luka Panya Baba, has conferred the traditional titles of ‘Kpata Biyi’ and ‘Bmazazhi’ of Karu on Haitian- Americans, Raymond Theligene Ray and his wife, Marie Antonette-Jean, respectively.
The title Kpata Biyi, conferred on Ray, means defensive shield, which symbolises protection, defence and an unshakable assurance against attack.
The title ‘Bmazazhi’, which was conferred on Antonette-Jean, means a helper of the less privileged, who feels their pains in Gbagyi dialect.
The Esu of Karu, who is also the Chairman of Karu Traditional Council, said the titles were conferred on the couple in recognition of their contributions to the welfare and development of the people.
