Holiday for Hope Thank you and Art Show!

[Glenda Fu]

Dear Dreams for Kids DC family and friends:

Holiday for Hope 2013

We'd like to give a HUGE thank you to all of our DFKDC Board Members, as well as our Holiday for Hope leads: Attie Poirier, Rachel Merritt, Heather Murfitt and Amy Hall for coordinating the entire event! Please find two preliminary photos attached from the successful event!

Thank you to our Title and Red Carpet Sponsors: Howard University, Michael & Son Services, KOONS Toyota of Tysons, BISNOW, Pepsi CO, and So Fresh Entertainment.

And to our Stocking Stuffer and Season's Greetings Sponsors: Boston Market, Dynamic Advertising Solutions, Snapshot Photo Moments and Kimson Bui, Jenny Chang, Reza Farivari, Len Warren of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Roxanna Forsaty, Han Dynasty, Rosa Corcoran, Julie Rethlake, Jody Moody, Joshua Phelps, Booz Allen Hamilton, Compugain, VitaCoco, GAP, Peter Chuong Photography!

We also could not have had this day be possible without the following entertainers volunteering their time: ACW Dance Company, Connect the Dots Dance Company, Bonnie Rash, Ray Heisler, SCREECH from the Nationals, DJ Phlipz & PHLIPZIE, Enchanting Friends by Lindsey Murray, Oohlala Girlz Mobile Spa, Miss DC USA & Miss DC Teen USA, Miss America's Outstanding Teen Logan White, Ms. Delaware US Bridget Lambert, and Stand Up for Kids!

Last but not least, the individuals and groups that collected toys for us in order to provide each child with a present at Holiday for Hope! Carrie Matthews & FINCA, Monster, Pristine Environments, CVENT, GMMB, Compugain, Dawn Ridz, Annandale High School DECA Marketing Team, Sara Heller, John Bayne Elementary School & Ms. Stephanie Middleton, and United Way NCA Emerging Leaders!

Pinstripes Art Contest

Our friend Peter Chang of No Kings Collective is hosting a special art contest for children of all ages! The event will be on February 9th, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Pinstripes in Georgetown! Submit art to Pinstripes by: Friday, January 24! Judging and reception will be on Sunday, February 9 at 10 a.m. Prizes include gift certificates and private parties for winners!

Age groups: 6-12, 13-17, 18+ (three winners will be awarded from each age group)

Address to send artwork: 

3222 M Street NW

Washington, DC 20007

Phone: 202-625-2800

If you have any questions, please contact Pe...@nokingscollective.com

Please also check out this great post on Dreams for Kids founder Tom Tuohy, written by our supporter Tobin Stuff of the Asian Leadership Project at Pittsburgh University: http://livingbreathingcities.wordpress.com/2013/12/18/changing-lives-one-kid-at-a-time-dreams-for-kids-tom-tuohy/

 -- 
Glenda L. Fu
Executive Director 
Dreams for Kids ~ DC
C: 301-742-7787
http://dreamsforkidsdc.org/
1420 N Street NW, Unit 812

Washington, DC 20005

 

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