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The Center for Nonprofit Advancement had the distinct honor of being able to participate in and support the production of Season 2 of Opportunity Knock$, an award-winning reality show on PBS that follows the journey of debt-burdened families to financial stability.
Check out our Instagram posts below to see our Chief of Staff, Taylor Strange and Chief Executive Officer, Glen O’Gilvie attend the premier, and be sure to stream the show in May, 2024.
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Dr. Madye Henson-McCannon is named recipient of the 2024 DMV Remarkable Winner award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the community!
In acknowledgment of her achievement, Dr. Henson directed the accompanying award funds to the Center for Nonprofit Advancement. Congratulations Madye and THANK YOU.
Check out our photos of the feature below and click here to watch the full segment on Living Local DMV.
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement proudly celebrates Women’s History Month, 2024. Throughout March, we honor the remarkable contributions and achievements of women throughout history, acknowledging their diverse roles and advocating for the preservation of their legacies.
While it is crucial for us to remember and continue to honor prominent figures such as Susan B. Anthony and Rosa Parks, it is equally important to highlight figures that were crucial to the historical progress made in women’s rights. People like Sojourner Truth, a passionate advocate for both abolition and women’s rights, whose powerful “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech continues to resonate; and Ida B. Wells, a fearless journalist and civil rights activist who fearlessly fought against racial injustice and lynching in America. These women exemplify resilience, commitment, and an intersectional approach to justice, serving as beacons of inspiration for generations to come.
As we pay tribute to the past, we also celebrate the achievements of contemporary women who are breaking barriers and shaping the future for a better tomorrow. Leaders such as Malala Yousafzai, a fierce advocate for girls’ education and the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate; Raquel Willis, an American transgender rights activist, writer, and media strategist, known for her work in amplifying the stories and experiences of trans women of color through media representation and storytelling; and Kimberlé Crenshaw, a prominent legal scholar and activist who coined the term “intersectionality” to describe the overlapping forms of discrimination faced by women of color.
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, let us renew our commitment to advancing gender equality and promoting the rights and dignity of all women. Together, let us continue to honor the trailblazing women who have paved the way for progress, celebrate the achievements of women across all fields and backgrounds today, and foster a reality where every woman, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status, has equal opportunities to fulfill her potential and contribute her unique talents to the world.
We want to extend our sincere gratitude to all who joined us for the fifth annual Get Centered BINGO game on March 22. Everyone who attended had a blast while learning tips and guidelines from our five expert sponsors.
CEO Glen O’Gilvie set the stage for the event, warmly welcoming everyone to another thrilling round of Bingo and introducing our sponsors. Taylor Strange, the Center’s Chief of Staff, then laid out the rules for winning, emphasizing the importance of declaring “BINGO” with gusto upon victory.
The game started off strong, with Cody Bahn, Communications Manager of Young Playwrights’ Theater, emerged triumphant in the first round of BINGO. Selecting prize basket #1, Cody was thrilled with their winnings, which included a couple Amazon and Sugarwish gift cards, a 60-minute IT support or IT security consultation, a sleek 24” Samsung Curved LCD, and a coveted set of AirPods. Cody expressed that they were especially happy to win a new pair of AirPods – you just can’t beat that sound quality!
As anticipation mounted with each ball drawn from the Bingo Cage, Anna Bahn, Digital Strategist for KFF, secured victory in the second round, proudly declaring a double bingo! She claimed Basket #3 as her prize, which included Amazon and Sugarwish gift cards, a complimentary personal tax consultation, Airpods and a sleek 24” Samsung Curved LCD
In the final round, Christine Tomasik, Associate Vice President of Philanthropy for Out Teach, exclaimed a triumphant BINGO! She won Basket #2, which included Amazon and Sugarwish gift cards, a new pair of AirPods, a Goldin Group branded portable charger, and a 60-minute IT support or IT security consultation.
We also raffled off several prizes, with Jeanne McCarty, CEO of Out Teach, winning a Center for Nonprofit Advancement branded A/V case – a bona fide collector’s item. Nnamnse Ammons, Director of Swim to Code, undoubtedly had a memorable Bingo experience when he secured a year’s worth of Center membership at a 50% discount.
Overall, the event was a resounding success, offering attendees a delightful and educational way to conclude the first quarter of the year. Thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to making it such a memorable occasion!
A huge ‘Thank You’ to our sponsors for helping us put on an excellent event! If you need any assistance with the areas of expertise covered by our sponsors, we encourage you to reach out:
Ariel Goldin
240-752-6750
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Simple IT Care Christopher Chung
855-471-8200 x601
703.655.5020 (cell)
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Community powerhouses, The Parks Main Street, Casey Trees and the Anacostia Watershed Society, collaborated on Earth Day to combat invasive species from Hellbender Hill, a protected conservation easement. Volunteers not only removed the invasive plants, but also learned about the harmful effects of these species and how to prevent their spread. See their outstanding efforts in action, check out the photos below!
We want to extend our gratitude to all who joined us for the fourth annual Get Centered BINGO game on March 31. Everyone who attended had a blast while learning tips and guidelines from our five expert sponsors.
As we all prepared our BINGO cards and reviewed the tasks required to claim the squares, CEO Glen O’Gilvie kicked off the event with an insightful explanation of the Center’s connection between the game of BINGO and the sponsors’ areas of expertise.
The game started off strong, with a call for BINGO from none other than the Center’s very own Elisha Hardy. Since being a team member for the Center is rewarding enough, we decided that her win would be applauded, but that the prize baskets would go to attendees of other nonprofit organizations.
The second round of BINGO was won by Terrel White, the Director of the Center for Nonprofit Excellence. He chose prize basket #2, which was comprised of Amazon gift cards, a free personal tax consultation, a New 24” Samsung Curved LCD and a new set of AirPods.
Cody Bahn, Communications Manager of Young Playwrights’ Theater, won the third round after being the first of six people to call out BINGO. They took home a prize basket that included Amazon gift cards, a security awareness training program and a new set of AirPods.
In the final round, Brian Ullman, the Senior Manager of Learning and Impact for the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, exclaimed a triumphant BINGO! He won Basket #3, which included a personal tax consultation and a 30-minute IT support or IT security consultation.
We also raffled off four prizes, with Jessica Graner, the Staff Accountant of Great River Homes, Inc., winning a copy of For Every One by Jason Reynolds and $10 Starbucks card while Bob Clements, CFO of Pathway Homes, Inc. took home a copy of Good Economics for Hard Times and $10 Starbucks card. Candy Herbert, the Director of Operations/HR at Farnham Family Services, had her day made when she won a free center class and Marianne Stemm, the Director of Human Resources at Thrive Alliance, was all smiles when she won a $50 Amazon gift card.
Overall, the event was a great success, providing attendees with a fun and informative way to wrap up the first quarter of the year. We’d like to thank everyone who came out and made it such a memorable event!
A huge ‘Thank You’ to our sponsors for helping us put on an excellent event! If you need any assistance with the areas of expertise covered by our sponsors, we encourage you to reach out:
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Yesterday, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development (DMPED) announced the recipients for this round of the Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant.
Upper Georgia Avenue Main Street, in partnership with SEAS Community Partners and using funds from the Department of Small and Local Business Development’s (DSLBD’s) Technical Assistance program, assisted four businesses with the Great Streets application process, three of whom received awards. Zuri Bistro (7317 Georgia Ave NW), Kukus Beauty Supply (7327 Georgia Ave NW), and J&J Mex-Taqueria (6231 Georgia Ave NW) were awarded a one-time grant of $50,000 each, which is the highest amount available per business.
Kuku Smith expressed excitement and said, “this grant will give me the opportunity to expand my business by installing more security features within my store to make it a safe place for people in the community to shop, and to continue providing the best customer service at Kuku’s Beauty Supply.”
Deset Ethiopian (6128 Georgia Ave NW) also received an award for $50,000. Altogether, these grants total $200,000 in investment for the Upper Georgia Avenue Main Street corridor’s small business community.
Jessica Mailander, Interim Executive Director for UGAMS, congratulates the awardees and says, “Grant funding can be truly transformative and provides the unique opportunity for businesses to reimagine their strategy, expand, and fully grow. We are excited for our neighbors and all of the possibilities for their futures.”
The Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant is the hallmark grant opportunity for the Great Streets program and has helped hundreds of small businesses renovate their storefront to attract new customers and drive profitability.
The Upper Georgia Avenue Main Street was created in 2019 to provide support to local businesses in Brightwood, Manor Park, Shepherd Park, Takoma, and the Parks at Walter Reed. By applying the transformative Main Street Four Points Approach of Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion, and Organization, UGAMS works on strengthening the economic corridor. For additional information and to access the 2022 UGAMS Impact Report, visit here.
UGAMS is a program of the Center for Nonprofit Advancement.
The Center would like to recognize and uplift those nonprofits supporting the AAPI community, and celebrates the integral role it plays in our city.
The broad Asian/Pacific term encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Because of the variety of history and lived experiences, there is no single story of the AAPI community and how it has strengthened our culture and society.
Last year, the Center commemorated the diverse experience of AAPI leaders through the I Am the Change series.
The DC Bar Association and Anacostia Coordinating Council presented a Candidate Debate for the DC Attorney General race virtually on Wednesday evening. Read more about the event and watch the recorded livestream here.
All current and prospective members are invited to an interactive virtual tour of all of the Center for Nonprofit Advancement’s benefits offered on the website on May 19th. We will also be joined by the VitalHealth team. Bring your questions, queries, and qualms and buckle up for this exciting session! Register now.
FreshFarm added a Thursday afternoon farmer’s market that launched last week in Dupont Circle with 10 to 15 vendors, which will include a variety of locally grown food choices, according to an article by the Washingtonian.
On May 21 at 10:00 AM, the public is invited to an Affordable Housing Open House to hear speakers from Fairfax Presbyterian Church, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia, and others as they discuss their proposal to build ten affordable townhomes on church property.
Congratulations to Jason Qu, Managing Attorney at the D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center for winning the Outstanding Young Lawyer Award from the Nonprofit Organizations Committee of the American Bar Association Business Law Section – for distinguished service by an attorney in the nonprofit sector who is under the age of 35 or has been in practice less than 10 years.
Join Leadership Fairfax for a light lunch on May 18th to ask questions and learn about their three signature programs – Leadership Fairfax Institute, Emerging Leaders Institute and Lifetime Leaders Program, while networking with other leaders from Northern Virginia.
Lori Smetanka, executive director of the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care, is quoted in an article in NBC News discussing the lack of urgency in the Covid booster rollout.
Sister Mary Bader, CEO of St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families, is quoted in an article in the Washington Post discussing the organization.
The Washington School for Girls is celebrating 25 years of educating the next generation of women leaders — without charging tuition. Watch the full profile on NBC Washington.
All current and prospective members are invited to an interactive virtual tour of all of the Center for Nonprofit Advancement’s benefits offered on the website on May 19th. We will also be joined by the VitalHealth team. Bring your questions, queries, and qualms and buckle up for this exciting session! Register now.
Tamara Smith, President & CEO of the DC Primary Care Association, was named to Mayor Bowser’s and DC Health’s new Healthcare Workforce Task Force. Read more in the release.
In an article in the Washington Post, the Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena is quoted, focusing on Coach Neal Henderson and the future of the Arena.
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC was recently featured in “Don’t Say Gay,” a topical, tongue-in-cheek song and video by GRAMMY® Award-winning folk icons Tom Paxton, and Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer.
McLean Project for the Arts’ signature spring fête, Spring Benefit, will take place on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Founders Ridge, the private residence of Kathy and Frank Finelli, located in The Reserve. Read more here.
Diana Zuckerman, Ph.D., president of the National Center for Health Research, is quoted in an article in ABC News discussing breast implant illness in relation to former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick’s medical complications.
Sarah Saadian, senior vice president of public policy for the National Low Income Housing Coalition, is quoted in an article in The Hill discussing the proposed $150 billion in housing investments laid out in the $2.2 trillion version of Build Back Better.
Rev. Katey Zeh, the CEO of The Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, joins other religious leaders and is quoted in an article in ABC News discussing the Roe v. Wade leaked Supreme Court draft.
In an article in the Washington Post, Jenn Topper, communications director for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, is quoted discussing World Press Freedom Day last week. The group also launched a four-part newsletter series analyzing the state of press freedom in the United States.
Solar United Neighbors announced a collaboration with the city of Cleveland to bring rooftop solar energy to households that have historically been unable to afford it. Read more in Cleveland.com.
Thomasina Yearwood, the president of the Thurgood Marshall Center Trust, Inc, is quoted in an article in Texas Metro News discussing Penny and Robert Sarver Charitable Foundation’s generous donation to assist in upgrading the HVAC system.
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