Ida Guilford
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Dr. Thompkins
September 14 , 2015

“ My Her, Reverend R.B. Holmes ‘’

I feel the meaning of a hero , is someone who goes above and beyond the duties of public service to help others in their community . He or she is someone who takes a personal interest or efforts in providing a service to people in need of counseling , housing , employment and education . These unconditional acts of valor will help improve his or her community in becoming a better place to live .

My hero is Reverend Dr. R.B. Holmes , Jr. ,he is someone I feel is not only a hero , he is also a
Man a man of god and a spiritual leader in the Frenchtown community . Reverend Holmes focuses on improving families through employment , counseling , education , better housing and works with a local food bank to feed the needy . He gives hope to community members which otherwise would not have type of spiritual , moral support or financial guidance .

Growing up as a child , Reverend Holmes was always told by parents and grandparents “he was somebody , he could achieve anything , he could make a difference and always give back to others in need . He was raised to be honest , to have integrity , and if he promised to do something , to do it .’’
The values instilled in him by his elder family , surely assisted him on his path of success.

Reverend Holmes is noted for the following : Bethel Towers , which houses the elderly , Bethel
Christian Academy , educates children ages Pre – Kindergarten through eighth grade , Bethel Counseling
Center and Bethel Veterans Center both focuses on counseling to the community and fellow veterans .
He served as an active member , for several years on the Board of Director and Board of Trustees for
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University . He also , is a founder of W.C. Henderson Academy in
Canton , Ohio . He assists in Carolina Oaks which is a program that assists first time homebuyers in owning a home.
There is a growing total of fifty – one houses that has been built in the Frenchtown community .
Reverend Holmes works close with the local food bank , Second Harvest , which helps to feed the needy through local donations . He is currently raising thirty thousand dollars , in thirty days , to help Second
Harvest to continue to feed the elderly . His efforts will help Second Harvest continue to help and feed
Senior citizens . He owns the local restaurant franchise , Roly Poly , which employs many community members .” He says his vision does not stop there . ‘’ He plans , by 2020 , there will be a grocery store , student housing , a home for veterans and a financial institution coming to the Frenchtown community.
Every community needs local banking and Reverend Holmes plans to help this community attain it . He
States , “ These are things that he feels , keeps him motivated and excited about life , is helping others .’’

Through all the contributions Reverend Holmes has accomplished , he says he knows “ his work still is not done .’’ In all , making opportunities for others , makes him feel good of how far the Frenchtown community has come . Helping to change other lives , gives others hope , in knowing there is someone there , who really cares . Every Sunday Reverend Holmes stands in front of his congregation , renewing the spirits of his church members and the people of Frenchtown . Reminding each of them , a community can not change unless they see change . Reverend Holmes is the change every community needs. Many communities , in our country lacks the discipline , guidance , finances and love that is needed to create safer , happier environments .

Work Cited: Google : “ African American Icon ‘’ Reverend Dr. R . B . Holmes , Jr . Posted : Tuesday , February 10 ,
2015 @ 10:06 ; Tuesday , February 17 , 2015 6:46 Google : http//betheltally .org