Celebrate the Transformative Power of the Arts:
Join Us for CONNECTED! The HeART of Community
- Annual Community Gala
- Date: October 14, 2023
- Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Venue: Bethesda Blues & Jazz (Bethesda, MD)
Welcome to CONNECTED! The HeART of Community - an inspiring event that celebrates the profound impact of arts and cultural experiences on the lives of less fortunate children and youth. We believe in the universal power of artistic expression, and together, we can create positive change in the lives of the most invisible young artists in our community.
Prepare to be enchanted by an extraordinary evening filled with artistic expression at CONNECTED! The HeART of Community. Hosted by Emmy award-winning anchor Allison Seymour and rising Hollywood star Drew Olivia Tillman, this captivating event will showcase performances by industry-leading young artists in visual arts, spoken word, dance, and music, leaving you in awe of their boundless talents.
But that’s not all – this remarkable celebration goes beyond the stage. Throughout the event, we will honor the remarkable achievements and contributions of an extended network of customers, advocates, and benefactors who have made a lasting impact in the lives of the youth we serve.
And for those seeking an experience that truly touches the heart, don’t miss our annual Youth Art Auction. Meet young individuals from NCCF’s programs who created the deeply personal and imaginative artistic expressions under the mentorship of community artist and educator Prelli Williams. You will have the opportunity to bid on these remarkable pieces and nurture these budding artists’ dreams.
CONNECTED! The HeART of Community promises an unforgettable evening that celebrates the profound impact of art on young lives. Join us as we come together to embrace the transformative power of the arts and empower the future generation of artists and change-makers.
The Power of Art - Transforming Lives
Artistic expression and cultural experiences have an incredible power to inspire self-discovery, heal, engage, and empower infinite possibilities. Through CONNECTED! The HeART of Community, we aim to emphasize the profound impact of the arts on young lives.
Nurturing Invisible Talent
By supporting our event, you directly nurture the artistic talents of impoverished and displaced children, providing them with opportunities and experiences they might not otherwise have. Together, we can unlock their potential and make a lasting impact on their lives.
Arts Equity for All
All children, including those historically underrepresented, deserve access to arts and culturally enriching experiences. Our mission is to bridge the gap and ensure that every child, regardless of their circumstances, can benefit from the transformative benefits of artistic expression and exploration.
- Date: October 14, 2023
- Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Venue: Bethesda Blues & Jazz
SPECIAL GUESTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
NCCF’s brightest stars, powerhouse artists and media trailblazers, including:
Brianna Stoute
Honorary Chair
Marcus Johnson
Special Guest Performer
Allison Seymour
Emcee
Drew Olivia Tillman
Emcee
Dance Dimensions
Youth Performer
Lay TC & Marc Anthony Fitzgerald
Youth Performer
Catherine Leggett
Co-Host &
Community Connector
Jeffery Slavin
Co-Host &
Community Connector
Impact Performing Arts
Youth Performer
Northwood Latin Dance Club
Youth Performer
Saniya (Poetry S.A.P.) of Word Beats Life
Youth Performer
Brianna Stoute
Honorary Chair
Marcus Johnson
Special Guest Performer
Allison Seymour
Emcee
Drew Olivia Tillman
Emcee
Dance Dimensions
Youth Performer
Lay TC & Marc Anthony Fitzgerald
Youth Performer
Catherine Leggett
Co-Host & Community Connector
Jeffery Slavin
Co-Host & Community Connector
Impact Performing Arts
Youth Performer
Northwood Latin Dance Club
Youth Performer
Saniya (Poetry S.A.P.) of Word Beats Life
Youth Performer
HONOREES
Girl Scout Troop 5585
Humanitarian Spirit Award for Volunteerism
Dr. Michael J. Martirano
Superintendent,
Howard County Public School Tom Cookerly Exceptional School Superintendent Leadership Award
John Pierce
Comptroller Invisible Hand Foundation Champion in Our Midst Award
Gustavo Torres
Executive Director,
CASA Humanitarian Spirit Award of Leadership
Reverend Timothy Warner
Sr. Pastor,
Emory Grove Methodist Church Humanitarian Lifetime Impact Award
Zion Baptist Church
Humanitarian Spirit Award for Volunteerism
Tigst Tesfay
John F. White Alumni Award
Girl Scout Troop 5585
Dr. Michael J. Martirano
John Pierce
Comptroller
Invisible Hand Foundation
Champion in Our Midst Award
Gustavo Torres
Executive Director,
CASA Humanitarian
Spirit Award of Leadership
Reverend Timothy Warner
Sr. Pastor,
Emory Grove Methodist Church
Humanitarian Lifetime Impact Award
Zion Baptist Church
Tigst Tesfay
Come together as a community and make a difference in the lives of invisible youth.
Here's how you can get involved:
Donate:
Your financial contribution will underwrite arts education, cultural experiences, and mentorship programs for less fortunate children. Support our cause and empower these young artists to flourish.
Spread the Word:
Share our event and mission with your network, encouraging others to contribute and join us in celebrating the artistic talents of children in our community.
Volunteer:
Consider sharing your artistic and cultural expertise on-site to provide programs and activities that reach more children, creating a lasting impact on their lives.
Sponsor the HeART of Community
Your sponsorship will positively change the lives of the more than 51,000 struggling children, youth, and families that NCCF serves in the National Capital Region.
ADVANCE PACKAGE
Included Benefits
- 2 VIP Tickets
- Name or Logo recognition on all pre-event promotional materials
- Sponsor testimony of support featured in marketing campaign
- Featured as corporate or individual sponsor on NCCF website and in 2023 Annual Report
- Special verbal acknowledgement during event program
- Recognition on high-visibility event signage at Community Gala
- Full page ad in event magazine (print and digital)
- Name or Logo recognition on event website with hyperlink, email blasts, and social media channels
EDUCATE PACKAGE
Included Benefits
- 2 VIP Tickets
- Name or Logo recognition on all pre-event promotional materials
- Featured as corporate or individual sponsor on NCCF website and in 2023 Annual Report
- Sponsor acknowledgement during event program
- Recognition on high-visibility event signage at Community Gala
- Full page ad in event magazine (print and digital)
- Name or Logo recognition on event website with hyperlink, email blasts, and social media channels
NOURISH PACKAGE
Included Benefits
- 2 VIP Tickets
- Name or Logo recognition on all pre-event promotional materials
- Featured as corporate or individual sponsor on NCCF website and in 2023 Annual Report
- Sponsor testimony of support featured in marketing campaign
- Recognition on high-visibility event signage at Community Gala
- Half page ad in event magazine (print and digital)
- Name or Logo recognition on event website with hyperlink, email blasts, and social media channels
CREATE PACKAGE
Included Benefits
- 2 VIP Tickets
- Featured as corporate or individual sponsor on NCCF website and in 2023 Annual Report
- Sponsor acknowledgement during event program
- Sponsor recognition on event signage at Community Gala
- Quarter page ad in event magazine (print and digital)
- Name or Logo recognition on event website, email blasts, and social media channels
SPEAK PACKAGE
Included Benefits
- 2 VIP Tickets
- Sponsor acknowledgement during event program
- Sponsor recognition on event signage at Community Gala
- Name or Logo recognition in event magazine (print and digital)
- Name or Logo recognition on event website, email blasts, and social media channels
LAUNCH PACKAGE
Included Benefits
- 2 VIP Tickets
- Sponsor acknowledgement during event program
- Sponsor recognition on event signage at Community Gala
- Name or Logo recognition in event magazine (print and digital)
- Name or Logo recognition on event website, email blasts, and social media channels
For sponsorship related questions, contact Dahlia Levin, Director of Development and External Relations dlevin@nccf-cares.org or 301-365-4480
HONORARY CHAIR
Brianna Stoute
Broadway Actress, Singer & Dancer
CO-HOST AND COMMUNITY CONNECTORS
Catherine Leggett
First Lady of Montgomery County
Jeffrey Slavin
Mayor of Somerset, MD
HONORARY COMMITTEE
Gabe Albornoz
Montgomery County Council
Michael and Sonia Barros
Nathan and Jackie Beach
Patrice King Brickman
Doug Brown
Hossein and Guitty Ejtemai
Marc Elrich
Montgomery County Executive
Natali Fani-Gonzalez
Montgomery County Council
Andrew and Tracey Friedlander
Brian and Marcy Frosh
Matthew Frumin
D.C. Council
Josiane M. Gabel
Evan Glass
President, Montgomery County Council
Janet Goldberg
Vincent Gray
D.C. Council
Brian and Sara Jane Harris
Michael and Vicki Herson
Will Jawando
Montgomery County Council
Sidney Katz
Montgomery County Council
Brooke Lierman
Maryland Comptroller
Dawn Luedtke
Montgomery County Council
Kenyan McDuffie
D.C. Council
Phil Mendelson
Chairman, D.C. Council
Kristin Mink
Montgomery County Council
Brianne Nadeau
D.C. Council
Zachary Parker
D.C. Council
Jamie Raskin
U.S. House of Representatives
Jay and Barbara Ripley
Talisha Searcy
Mayor, City of Takoma Park
Kate Stewart
Montgomery County Council
David Trone
U.S. House of Representatives
Robert White, Jr
D.C. Council
Gabe Albornoz
Montgomery County Council
Nathan and Jackie Beach
Doug Brown
Marc Elrich
Montgomery County Executive
Andrew and Tracey Friedlander
Matthew Frumin
D.C. Council
Evan Glass
President, Montgomery County Council
Vincent Gray
D.C. Council
Sidney Katz
Montgomery County Council
Dawn Luedtke
Montgomery County Council
Phil Mendelson
Chairman, D.C. Council
Brianne Nadeau
D.C. Council
Jamie Raskin
U.S. House of Representatives
Talisha Searcy
Mayor, City of Takoma Park
David Trone
U.S. House of Representatives
Michael and Sonia Barros
Patrice King Brickman
Hossein and Guitty Ejtemai
Natali Fani-Gonzalez
Montgomery County Council
Brian and Marcy Frosh
Josiane M. Gabel
Janet Goldberg
Brian and Sara Jane Harris
Michael and Vicki Herson
Will Jawando
Montgomery County Council
Brooke Lierman
Maryland Comptroller
Kenyan McDuffie
D.C. Council
Kristin Mink
Montgomery County Council
Zachary Parker
D.C. Council
Jay and Barbara Ripley
Kate Stewart
Montgomery County Council
Robert White, Jr
D.C. Council
Your support will:
- Empower invisible and impoverished children by nurturing their artistic talents, and self-discovery, and providing them with tools for self-expression and personal growth.
- Foster a sense of pride and accomplishment among these children, boosting their self-esteem and confidence.
- Create a more inclusive and equitable society by ensuring every child, regardless of their background, can access arts and cultural experiences.
Together, let’s celebrate the artistic talents of the children in our community and provide them with the opportunities they deserve. Help us unlock their potential and make a lasting impact on their lives through the transformative power of the arts and experiences.
INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS
Brickman Family Foundation
Michael and Vicki Herson
Rich and Donna Mahan
Sheryl Brissett Chapman and Mamadou Seck
Phillip and Valerie Brown
Bryan and Sara Jane Harris
Ralph and Lisa Belk
David Davis and Krystal Holland Davis
Ken and Kristin Mills
Russell and Leila Phillips
The Sunderman Family
Arlene Selber and Wayne Anmuth
Rachel and Cosma Spassiani
Philip and Janis Schiff
Michael and Sonja Barros
Scott and Karen Nudelman
Seth and Stacy Silber
Norman and Joan Glasgow
John and Barbara Ripley
Ted and Gloria Daniels
Doug and Mary Beth McDaniel
Megan O’toole
Rob and Susan Schaefer
Jermaine and Kristen Lemons
Neal and Maria Smith
SPONSORS
