Communities In Schools of the Nation's Capital
“Seeds of Change” Cocktail Reception
Dear Friend,
Thank you for making the CIS of the Nation's Capital Seeds of Change event a success. More than 200 old and new friends filled The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown to celebrate our mission to improve graduation rates and academic achievement in the District of Columbia.
We were honored to present Quinn Bradlee, Eugene Ford, Sr., and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company with the Communities In Schools Award.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and all of the students and families we serve, thank you for your generous support.
To learn more about Communities In Schools, volunteer or make a donation, please visit www.cisnationscapital.org.
Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you next year!
Tobeka G. Green
Chief Executive Officer
CIS of the Nation's Capital
United Way/CFC # 40816
Thank you to our amazing sponsors!
Honorees:
Quinn Bradlee
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Communities In Schools "Power Lunch” with Friends of Quinn was piloted at Ferebee-Hope Elementary School during the 2009-10 school year. The program was named “Power Lunch” because the goal is to empower Learning Disabled (LD) students to express their voices in a supportive, engaging forum. Quinn Bradlee, his mother, Sally Quinn, and their special guests engage students in positive social interaction to develop self-esteem and promote the fulfillment of their unique potential. “Power Lunch” sessions are not only for students; they are open to individuals, including parents and teachers, who play an integral part in students’ lives.
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Eugene F. Ford, Sr.
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Eugene F. Ford, Sr. has contributed more $1 million to support programs in the communities he has developed. Five of his housing communities are in Ward 8. Since 2010, Mr. Ford has contributed more than $400,000 to Communities In Schools of the Nation’s Capital to support the delivery of Communities In Schools services, programs and incentives at two Ward 8 schools, Hart Middle and MC Terrell/ McGogney Elementary. His funding also assisted Communities In Schools in developing a sustainable relationship with parents by allowing us to connect with them where they live. Additionally, his funding supported all parent engagement training, workshops, activities, resources, services, incentives and family trips coordinated by Communities In Schools. Lastly, his funding established the Ward 8 Parent Engagement Collaborative which includes Communities In Schools, Academy of Hope (Adult Literacy) and Community Preservation and Development Corporation (Founded by Mr. Ford, develops, revitalizes and maintains our partner housing communities).
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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
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As part of the corporation’s Community Footprints, Succeed Through Service initiative, the hotel company supports hospitality-themed enrichment programs for Communities In Schools students and parents. The Ritz-Carlton has partnered with Communities In Schools to adopt Hart Middle School. Their partnership includes monthly training performed by Ritz-Carlton executives, field trips to the Ritz-Carlton corporate office and Georgetown hotel, donations of clothing and toiletries, holiday treats, Ritz-Carlton staff support managing the Communities In Schools Community Garden at Ferebee-Hope and more. The overwhelming support of the Ritz-Carlton executives and staff to put Communities In Schools students at the forefront of life enriching programs and experiences helps students to achieve their full potential and ultimately helps students to stay in school and succeed in life.
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Communities in Schools of the Nation’s Capital (CIS) announced today that internationally acclaimed actor and singer Tyrese Gibson will honor students from Hart Middle School for taking on a “challenge” to join an afterschool program. Ten students will be recognized at a Georgetown Hoyas game on Saturday, December 4 at 12 p.m. Tickets for participating students were donated by Capital One Bank.