Year Honored: 2015
Biography
Sandra Ben is the Pastor at Praying Ground Community Church in Wilmington. She leads a number of community-based organizations in the city as well, including “Caroling for Peace,” a ten-year tradition for Northeast Wilmington residents to sing festive songs and as Ben said, “to let people know something good is happening and we’re not afraid to be out here.” She also leads Safe United Neighborhoods, an organization which provides numerous services to the Wilmington Community including giveaways of food, clothing, and toys to residents in need.
Kevin Kelley, a past member of the Wilmington City Council said Ben is “a perfect example of somebody who always tries to help the community out every day of the year... We need more folks like Pastor Ben in the city to take initiative and help people out. There are a lot of things you can get done without money, with just tender, loving, and care.”
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Sources and Additional Readings
Jedra, C. (2016, December 22). Northeast residents Carol for Peace after stabbing. The News Journal. Retrieved January 18, 2022, from https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2016/12/21/northeast-residents-carol-peace/95725370/
Wilmington city council. Wilmington City Council Council Members Fields and Spadola join Pastor Ben at Food and Clothing Giveaway in Wilmingtons SUN Park Comments. (n.d.). Retrieved January 18, 2022, from https://www.wilmingtoncitycouncil.com/council-members-fields-and-spadola-join-pastor-ben-at-food-and-clothing-giveaway-in-wilmingtons-s-u-n-park/
