Bob Woodson Lived a Life Dedicated to the Least, the Last, and the Lost
Bob Woodson, who passed away at 89, was a prominent figure known for his dedication to empowering low-income communities. He founded the Woodson Center to support local organizations and advocated for community-led solutions rather than dependency on government programs. Woodson's legacy includes a commitment to dignity, agency, and a pragmatic approach to civil rights issues.
- ▪Bob Woodson was born in Philadelphia and raised by his mother after his father's death.
- ▪He founded the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise in 1981, which later became the Woodson Center.
- ▪Woodson emphasized the importance of community empowerment over government dependency.
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Home – American Heritage News – Bob Woodson Lived a Life Dedicated to the Least, the Last, and the Lost opinion Bob Woodson Lived a Life Dedicated to the Least, the Last, and the Lost Delano Squires • May 25, 2026 Print (function(){var t=document.querySelector(".wp-block-kadence-dynamichtml"),s=document.currentScript.previousElementSibling;if(t&&s){if("prepend"==="before_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t);else if("prepend"==="after_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t.nextSibling);else if("prepend"==="prepend"||"prepend"==="inside_first_child")t.insertBefore(s,t.firstChild);else t.appendChild(s);}})(); Robert L. “Bob” Woodson passed away earlier this week at the age of 89, leaving behind a rich legacy of faith, service, and patriotism.
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