Seattle, WA — Sisters Who Care (SWC) of King County has named the 4C Coalition as one of the 2025 recipients of the Roland Akers Award. The award will be presented during a celebratory gathering on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., as part of SWC’s annual Juneteenth Celebration.
Led by Executive Director Hazel Cameron, the 4C Coalition has spent more than two decades uplifting vulnerable youth, particularly Black and other youth of color, throughout King County. Founded in 1999, the 4C Coalition provides culturally responsive one-on-one and group mentoring, as well as academic tutoring for youth ages 12 to 17. Central to their mission is pairing young people with trained Black adult mentors who offer support, encouragement, and guidance.
“We are deeply honored to receive the Roland Akers Award,” said Hazel Cameron. “This recognition affirms our belief in the power of community, mentorship, and investing in our youth.”
Sisters Who Care (SWC) began in 2016 as a small circle of African American women working within King County’s Juvenile Justice Departments. Since then, it has grown into a vibrant support network that uplifts Black women professionals through shared culture, history, spiritual care, and community impact.
One of SWC’s key initiatives is the Roland Akers Award, named after a passionate advocate for youth of color involved in the legal system. The award honors individuals or organizations that reflect Akers’ values of empowerment, leadership development, and equitable access to resources.
For more information about the 4C Coalition, visit www.the4ccoalition.org.
Media Contact:
Hazel Cameron
Executive Director, Clergy Community for Children Youth Coalition (4C)
(206) 354-4139
