New York Rental Dealers Association donates computers

In the heart of Brooklyn, New York, sits a five-story brick building that fulfills parents dreams of providing an exceptional education for 405 underprivileged children. The Trey Whitfield School, run by former Dallas Cowboys player A.B. Whitfield and founder Janie C. Whitney, was the gracious recipient of four computers donated by members of the New York State Rental Dealers Association on September 17.

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Versey B. Towns Computer Center	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Posing with Whitfield students NYSRDA President Dave Edwards (second from left) with Whitfield students, Janie C. Whitney and Congressman Towns.

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	New Grace Center New York State Rental Dealers Association members with New Grace Center staff and APRO President Larry Carrico (far right).	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Whitney and Towns with students Whitfield's Janie C. Whitney, students and Congressman Towns.

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Whitney and Edwards Whitfield CEO Janie C. Whitney with NYSRDA President Dave Edwards.	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	IMG_9033

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	APRO's Carrico, NYRDA and Congressman Towns APRO President Larry Carrico (front) with NYSRDA members, students, Congressman Towns and staff.	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Nicki Carrico and Towns with students Nicki Carrico and Congressman Towns with Whitfield students.

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	IMG_8990	*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Congressman Towns says thanks

*(Click Image to Enlarge)*	Classroom at Trey Whitfield School Trey Whitfield School student classroom.

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