‘Top Ladies of Distinction Inc.,’ now has a Pittsburgh chapter

PICTURED ARE SHARON BEARD, FORMER TLOD PRESIDENT AND CEO; MARSHA WELLS, NATIONAL AREA V DIRECTOR; CRYSTAL R. MCCORMICK, PITTSBURGH STEEL CITY PRESIDENT AND CHAPTER ORGANIZER; DR. MONICA D. LAMAR, 1ST VP AND CHARTER MEMBER; BRIDGETTE COFIELD, 2ND VP AND CHARTER MEMBER. Top Ladies of Distinction Inc., Pittsburgh Steel City Chapter, has hit the ground running since their chapter became official on March 30, 2023. The organization adopted a highway, they’ve performed clean-ups at Riverview Park, planted trees for community beautification, gathered books and supplies for students at Pittsburgh Sunnyside PreK-8, made blankets for sickle cell patients, provided care packages to senior citizens in the Hill District and Homewood… And there are no signs of them slowing down. Top Ladies of Distinction Inc., has more than 125 chapters across the U.S., sporting a membership of over 7,500 and roughly 3,500 teenagers. Its national president and CEO is Lady Eddie Lee Marsh, and its mission is to enhance and enrich the lives of youth and adults through national programs, projects and partners, according to its national website. Pittsburgh Steel City Chapter President and Chapter Organizer Crystal R. McCormick told the New Pittsburgh Courier she felt a “sense of accomplishment” by leading the...