Columbus, Ga. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is recognizing Grannies on Guard for their service to the community with an Official U.S. Senate Commendation.
Co-founded in 2021 by Charlie Adams and Rasheeda Ali, who lost her grandson Jaleel Rasheed Ali to gun violence, Grannies on Guard has worked tirelessly to create a positive community environment for children ages 5 to 12.
Grannies on Guard helps provide an alternative to gangs and violence through monthly meetings and community events at no cost to families.
“As Georgia’s U.S. Senator, I commend Rasheeda Ali, Charlie Adams, and the Grannies on Guard team for their work in the Columbus community and for their commitment to our children,” Sen. Ossoff said.
Please find Sen. Ossoff’s Official U.S. Senate Commendation to Grannies on Guard here in the Congressional Record and below:
“Mr. President, I rise to commend Grannies on Guard for their work to keep the Chattahoochee River Valley safe.
“Grannies on Guard was co-founded in 2021 by Charlie Adams and Rasheeda Ali, who lost her grandson Jaleel Rasheed Ali to gun violence.
“Their organization works to create a positive community environment for children ages 5 to 12. Partnering with parents, schools, civic and faith-based organizations, Grannies on Guard helps provide an alternative to gangs and violence through monthly meetings and community events at no cost to families.
“Mr. President, as Georgia’s U.S. Senator, I commend Rasheeda Ali, Charlie Adams, and the Grannies on Guard team for their work in the Columbus community and for their commitment to our children.”
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