On Friday, October 15, 2021 at 6:30pm EST join us in celebrating the National Capital Region’s resilience as we embark on RECLAIMING: The HeART of Community. Hosted by 15-year-old D.C. native, Drew Olivia Tillman, an outstanding young singer and rising Hollywood star. With our media partner Montgomery Community Media (MCM), this digital broadcast will have you dancing, singing, and inspired by the incredible talent of youth entertainers, an all-star lineup and distinguished honorees.
Schedule of The Evening
RECLAIMING: The HeART of Community is a free event and will be streamed live nationally. RSVP today by clicking the button above to receive event announcements and link to watch the live broadcast.
Reclaim a night of sustenance for 200 families living at or below the poverty line who benefit from
Reclaim a night of sustenance for 200 families living at or below the poverty line who benefit from NCCF’s community-based services including the JC Nalle Community School and the Freedom School. These models offer innovative academic and cultural enrichment activities, structured out-of-school time, mental health support, and parental support to students and their families. Your sponsorship will cover the costs of emergency food support and groceries for families facing the difficult choice between rent and putting food on the table. As a show of thanks, you and ten (10) of your friends will receive a world class feast from a local, award-winning restaurateur delivered to your home to enjoy on the evening of our gala.
Reclaim youth who are separated from their parents and placed in NCCF’s out-of-home care
Reclaim youth who are separated from their parents and placed in NCCF’s out-of-home care as they use creativity to heal from their traumas. The Greentree Adolescent Program (GAP), a high-intensity, structured group home in Bethesda Maryland, serves males aged 12-20 who have experienced physical and emotional abuse, neglect, or involvement with the juvenile justice system. Your sponsorship will connect ten (10) GAP youth to art education and recreational programming which offer opportunities for self-expression that channel the profound and transformative personal discoveries provided by the arts.
Reclaim women and their children who desperately need a voice when they escape
Reclaim women and their children who desperately need a voice when they escape to safety from abusive relationships. The Betty’s House program model provides undocumented immigrant women and their children with safety from their abusers and the opportunity to live cooperatively and build longstanding positive relationships with other mothers facing similar challenges. Your support will strengthen the voices of eight (8) women by covering the costs of legal counseling and fees necessary for their continued safety and healing.
Reclaim your ability to explore your community and stay healthy by running
Reclaim your ability to explore your community and stay healthy by running, biking, or walking to support NCCF. Rally a group of friends, family members, or colleagues to launch your own MOVE activity. All funds raised by your MOVE team will cover the moving costs and rental deposit for families transitioning to stable housing from one of NCCF’s DC short-term family housing programs: The Kennedy (Ward 4) and The Sterling (Ward 5). These residential environments provide trauma-informed care and meals to children experiencing homelessness and their parents, as well as comprehensive services to support the families’ ability to become stably housed. Approximately 300 children and adults reside in these short-term family housing programs annually in the District of Columbia.