Gloria Martinson
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Gloria Martinson is an American philanthropist, the founder of Gleaners
(in Jackson, Mississippi
, not to be confused with the Gleaners food bank in Indiana), a non-profit organization which helps feed the homeless, and the grandmother of the American television actress and model Lauren Jones
.
) and her brother-in-law, Billy Martinson, founder of Green Oak Nursery in Jackson, Mississippi. She is also grandmother to the television actress Lauren Jones
.
Martinson is also a notable philanthropist
, having given her time and money to creating the 100% non-profit organization, Gleaners, of Jackson, Mississippi.
Martinson is often called "An Ageless Hero" for her dedicated service to her state and
her community in Mississippi.
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Gleaners
Gleaners, also known as The Volunteers Of Gleaners, is a non-profit organization founded by Gloria Martinson in 1986 that helps feed the homeless in Jackson, Mississippi...
(in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson is the capital and the most populous city of the US state of Mississippi. It is one of two county seats of Hinds County ,. The population of the city declined from 184,256 at the 2000 census to 173,514 at the 2010 census...
, not to be confused with the Gleaners food bank in Indiana), a non-profit organization which helps feed the homeless, and the grandmother of the American television actress and model Lauren Jones
Lauren Jones
Lauren Lorraine Jones is an American fashion designer, business woman, former film and television actress, model, former Barker's Beauty on The Price Is Right, entrepreneur, and the CEO and Co-Founder of her eponymous brand product marketing company, Lauren Jones Footwear.-Early life:Jones was...
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Personal life
Gloria Lorraine Martinson is the wife of the late Mike Martinson, Founder and CEO of the Dobbs Maynard Advertising Agency, who was often referred to as "The King Maker" due to his strong political influence and clout. The Martinson's parents immigrated to the US through Ellis Island from Oslo, Norway. Her sister-in-law is State Representative Rita Martinson (Madison, MississippiMadison, Mississippi
Madison is a city in Madison County, Mississippi, USA. The population was 14,691 at the 2000 census. The population is currently 16,930. It is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is currently the highest income city in the state...
) and her brother-in-law, Billy Martinson, founder of Green Oak Nursery in Jackson, Mississippi. She is also grandmother to the television actress Lauren Jones
Lauren Jones
Lauren Lorraine Jones is an American fashion designer, business woman, former film and television actress, model, former Barker's Beauty on The Price Is Right, entrepreneur, and the CEO and Co-Founder of her eponymous brand product marketing company, Lauren Jones Footwear.-Early life:Jones was...
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Martinson is also a notable philanthropist
Philanthropist
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
, having given her time and money to creating the 100% non-profit organization, Gleaners, of Jackson, Mississippi.
Martinson is often called "An Ageless Hero" for her dedicated service to her state and
her community in Mississippi.
Awards
In 2001, Martinson was honored with the title of "2001 Mississippi Ageless Hero Award" by American Politician, Ronnie MusgroveRonnie Musgrove
David Ronald "Ronnie" Musgrove is an American politician who was the 29th Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi from January 16, 1996 to January 11, 2000 and the 62nd Governor of Mississippi from January 11, 2000 to January 13, 2004 of the U.S. state of Mississippi. He was recently defeated by...
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