contributed a couple hundred dollars every year and the poet like the christmas song, nat king cole and debra mason and janet, they have been in programs with me. i was also commissioned to write a poem to david gillespie and unfortunate he passed away. i have been m programs involve the greatest singer james brown and the foundation. i have been teaching poetry and creative writing over 45 years and music history and music appreciation and i need further funding myself so i can further do my work. music is the universal language and open up the greatest vehicle for communication. i would like to see serious consideration given for a grant to mr. williams for the wonderful work he's doing. and thank you very much and happy thanksgiving to everyone. >> did you apply for this round? >> no. i will apply because i can use it. it's not about me, it's about the community. i got the track record and the work. i want to see, when we came up as kids, we had a safe pass. i have seen the city council members through the library and i worked with the history preservation project. i'm actively involved in the c