{"id":1520,"date":"2017-05-23T11:39:24","date_gmt":"2017-05-23T11:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ampsmagazine.com\/?p=1520"},"modified":"2021-01-17T08:23:31","modified_gmt":"2021-01-17T08:23:31","slug":"sisters-in-service-hosted-by-sheryl-underwood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ampsmagazine.com\/?p=1520","title":{"rendered":"SISTERS IN SERVICE Hosted by Sheryl Underwood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>This event\u00a0was in partnership with CBS Television and local CBS affiliates.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sheryl Underwood, co-host of THE TALK on CBS television; Founder and CEO, Pack Rat Foundation For Education and 23rd International President, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., was the host the event.<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1522 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ampsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Sheryl-Veronica-225x300.jpg?resize=250%2C333\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"333\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSisters In Service\u201d is one way that Pack Rat Foundation For Education, Inc. shines the light on sororities \u200b\u200bfor their commitment to community service and to making communities better.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19052\">Author Veronica Loving Attends SISTERS IN SERVICE Hosted by Sheryl Underwood<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19054\"><span id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19055\">(photo credit: Strictly Industry)<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19057\"><span id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19058\"><u><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1521 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ampsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Feeding-A-Monster-2016-219x300.jpg?resize=219%2C300\" alt=\"\" width=\"219\" height=\"300\" \/><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19060\"><span id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19061\">Veronica Loving, author of \u201cFeeding A Monster\u201d attended Sisters In Services hosted by Sheryl Underwood, Emmy award winning entertainer and co-host of THE TALK at the Peninsula in Beverly Hills. The event was presented by Pack Rat Foundation For Education (PRFFE), a California 501(c)3 organization founded by Underwood. PRFFE raises much-needed awareness and funds for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Underwood is also the 23rd International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19063\"><span id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19064\"><u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19066\"><span id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19067\">During the event, Underwood honored four sororities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council &#8211;\u00a0Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta and Sigma Gamma Rho for their commitment to community service and to improving the human condition for families and individuals across the country.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19069\"><span id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19070\"><u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19072\"><span id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19073\">Shortly before attending this amazing event, Loving had the opportunity to meet readers and sign copies of her new memoir <b id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19074\">\u201cFeeding A Monster\u201d<\/b> at an intimate book signing. Her memoir details tragedy that struck her family and destroyed her 21-year marriage to a minor-league baseball player after finding out he was a sexual assault predator. The book is a guide to help readers, women, families, and victims become more aware on how to identify signs of Date Rape Drugs, Sexual Assault, Molestation, and Domestic Violence. \u201cFeeding A Monster\u201d is available online at Amazon.com.<u><\/u><u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19076\"><span id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19077\"><u><\/u>\u00a0<u><\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_18787\"><span id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19080\">For more info about Veronica Loving visit <\/span><a id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19081\" href=\"http:\/\/www.veronicaloving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.veronicaloving.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1495624559794000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGU5L4BRXouVl3CXdHnUwkeMMgHrQ\"><span id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19082\">www.veronicaloving.com<\/span><\/a><span id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19083\"> or the Pack Rat Foundation For Education visit <\/span><a id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19084\" href=\"http:\/\/www.packratproductionsinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.packratproductionsinc.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1495624559794000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH3Z1p0P7pXBd8RXPLSNoAClm-kOA\"><span id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19085\"><\/span><\/a><a id=\"m_-4320142512126470181yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1495499836077_19093\" class=\"m_-4320142512126470181enhancr2_bbe3ef81-043c-baa5-b693-0f7b3699ab2e\" href=\"http:\/\/www.packratproductionsinc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=http:\/\/www.packratproductionsinc.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1495624559794000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH3Z1p0P7pXBd8RXPLSNoAClm-kOA\">sheryl_underwood \u2013 The Official Site for Sheryl Underwood and Pack Rat Productions, Inc.<\/a><\/div>\n<h3>About Veronica Loving<\/h3>\n<p><em>Veronica\u00a0Loving<\/em> has been a Registered Nurse for almost 30 years, she specializes in Obstetrical Nursing and has been a mentor and teacher to many in her field.\u00a0Veronica\u00a0Loving has been a licensed spiritual practitioner for more than twenty years, studying under the teachings of Rev. Doctor Michael Beckwith, Minister at Agape Spiritual Center of Truth.\u00a0Veronica\u00a0is a mother to four adult children and has three Grandchildren. She was inspired to write her first book, a Memoir entitled \u201cFeeding A Monster\u201d, when tragedy struck her family and destroyed her 20-year marriage damaging the lives of her and her children.\u00a0Veronica\u00a0is now a motivational speaker and advocate for Sexual Assault and Abuse victims. Her work in this field has led her to start a non-profit organization called \u201cLoving You through it\u201d, where she helps victims of Sexual assault, Molestation and Domestic violence move through their circumstances and begin to step out of survival and begin to thrive to their highest potential.\u00a0Veronica\u00a0has also recently partnered with an organization called \u201cFatherless daughter\u201d and recently became a certified advocate for the organization.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"s1\"><b>About Pack Rat Foundation for Education<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Pack Rat Foundation for Education (a California 501(c)3 organization), founded by philanthropist and Emmy award winning entertainer Sheryl Underwood, raises much-needed awareness and funds for all 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. PRFFE initiatives include: <strong>College Reporter Internships<\/strong> \u2013 Provides internships to college students to be College Reporters for Sheryl Underwood Radio, heard on 95\u00a0affiliate radio stations across the country; <strong>Civic Justice Initiative \u2013 Town Hall Meetings and Panel Discussions<\/strong> held on HBCU campuses to engage National Bar Association Local Chapters, Student Government, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Clergy, Law Enforcement, Media Representatives among others, to identify solutions that increase the peace and enhance the quality of life of all citizens; <strong>HBCU Sports Initiative<\/strong> \u2013 Focuses on inspiring African American boys, as young as 3 years old, to play baseball, golf, tennis, soccer and lacrosse, while being mentored and provided opportunities to succeed; <strong>Urban Symphony: A Concert of All-American Music<\/strong> \u2013 HBCU Orchestras\/Bands merge with a city\u2019s symphony to play a concert of All-American music to benefit education and the arts and the <strong>Get Your Praise On: HBCU Choir Sing Off<\/strong> \u2013<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>An energetic choir competition showcasing the talent, creativity, professionalism and spirituality of HBCU students.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This event\u00a0was in partnership with CBS Television and local CBS affiliates. Sheryl Underwood, co-host of THE TALK on CBS television; Founder and CEO, Pack Rat Foundation For Education and 23rd International President, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., was the host the event. \u201cSisters In Service\u201d is one way that Pack Rat Foundation For Education, Inc. 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