Photo by Krista Schlyer for the Anacostia Watershed Society
Saturday, November 05, 2016
15th Annual Gala & Auction with HomeAid Northern Virginia
When the weather starts to get cool, come where the jazz is hot, as HomeAid Northern Virginia celebrates its Roaring 15th Anniversary. Come down to the swanky Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles Hotel for a night of fun and fundraising. Featuring a speakeasy vibe, this year’s Gala & Auction promises to be the most happening joint in town.
When: Sat Nov 5 2016 (6:30 PM)
Where: Westfields Marriot Washington Dulles, 14750 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151
Fee – $200 for individuals and $2,000 for an entire table
Contact: Christy Eaton, (703) 283-6320
For more information: click here
Sunday, November 06, 2016
Complete the Circle FOODRaiser with Britepaths (formerly Our Daily Bread)
Local nonprofits Britepaths (formerly Our Daily Bread) and Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC) invite community members to our annual Complete the Circle FOODRaiser. The event is a service project to feed local families in need and an Art for the Sky project by internationally renowned artist Daniel Dancer. More than 1,000 participants are expected to gather to enjoy live music, a family fun festival and be part of the living? Art for the Sky photo that will be surrounded by food donations that participants bring that day. Advance registration is encouraged. Admission is $5 ($10 for XXL event T-shirt), and attendees are encouraged to bring at least three food pantry items or a grocery store gift card that will be distributed to community members in need after the event. Details and registration are available at http://www.CompletetheCircleFx.org.
When: Sun Nov 6 2016 (1:00 PM – 2:30 PM)
Where: South County Middle School, 8700 Laurel Crest Drive, Lorton, VA 22079
Fee – $5; $10 for XXL Event T-shirt
Contact: Jennifer Rose, (703) 273-8829
For more information: click here
Thursday, November 10, 2016
A Night of Wine, Jazz & Art for a Cause Food Recovery Network
Food Recovery Network is teaming up with cove to kick off the holidays with an event featuring wine, jazz, and art. A holiday gift market will be held as part of the night’s programming, as well as words from both hosts. Join us for a night of music, mingling, and shopping all in the name of a great cause. This event is free to all attendees and is strictly 21+.
When: Thu Nov 10 2016 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
Where: Cove, 829 7th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Fee – none
Contact: Annie Lobel, (781) 789-4220
For more information: click here
Organization Name: DC Bilingual Public Charter School
By the age of 5, a child’s brain is already 90% formed. Yet, many children living in poverty are less likely to attend preschool and often live in households where early learning activities are few and far between. CFNC’s free bilingual early education program gives these children the opportunity to learn and grow early on and gives them the foundation of English language and literacy skills so they can enter school ready to succeed. By the time these children leave CFNC, many of them are reading and writing in English, understanding the language, and have gained the developmental, social and emotional skills they need to enter kindergarten alongside their peers. Thanks to the education that they receive and because of their amazing donors and sponsors, CFNC has the means and ability to change these children’s lives.
“From the first time we walked into a classroom to volunteer at CFNC we knew it was a very special place. It was a wonderful, positive experience working with the children and they were so appreciative and engaging. Since that time we have been fortunate enough to work with them through reading and volunteer programs, providing school supplies and assisting with their annual coat, hat and mitten drives. We believe that CFNC makes a significant difference in getting these children ready for kindergarten and focusing on providing whole family engagement,” said Linda Abravanel, Wells Fargo employee and volunteer at CFNC.
Adopt-a-Classroom sponsors will get the opportunity to meet the children and the teachers in their sponsored classroom and participate in four classroom engagement opportunities throughout the year with the kids. Quarterly reports and photos from CFNC keep you up-to-date on the progress of each child. In addition, each sponsor receives 26 unique marketing opportunities.