WS Chronicle

During the luncheon for National Employ Older Worker Week, Kathleen Evans of AT&T presented the Winston-Salem Urban League with a check for $5,000. Shown in the photo are (L-R) Evelyn Acree, chairwoman of the Winston-Salem Urban League; Kathleen Evans; Winston-Salem Council Member Denise Adams; Earline Parmon, with U.S. Rep. Alma Adams’ office; Mike Finley; and in the back, Don Williams, president and CEO of the Urban League.(Photo by Tevin Stinson)

The Winston-Salem Urban League had a “Ready for Work” luncheon on Friday, Sept. 25 at 201 W. Fifth St. It sponsored a makeover event Sept. 24, in which workers learned about renewed confidence and self-esteem through career readiness, personal appearance and an apparel expo.