Project SHINE National Director to receive Presidential Citizens Medal at White House

 Patience Lehrman, national director of Temple’s Project SHINE (Students Helping in the Naturalization of Elders), has been selected from among 6,000 public nominations to receive the Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation’s second-highest civilian honor, given in recognition of exemplary deeds of service to the country and fellow citizens. President Obama will welcome recipients to the White House Friday for a special ceremony to recognize their efforts to serve their communities and inspire others to do the same. 

Read the official press release from The White House and see video of the presentation.