We here at ERFSC are wishing you every happiness this Holiday Season and prosperity in the New Year. Thank you for being our loyal stakeholders during 2011 and over the past 15 years. We look forward to continuing our relationship in the coming year.

 

All the best to you and your family,

 

We are happy to report that our Gala which was held on Thursday, December 8 at the Washington Navy Yard was very memorable and well received by our attendees.  It was a beautiful night with close to 200 in attendance and most importantly, we raised funds which will help us continue to provide essential services to our residents.

Our Gala Planning Committee led by board member, Justina Wilkins and our director of communications, Rosie Parke worked very hard to ensure that the night was special, and our volunteers were amazing!  Entertainment was provided by DC's own LET IT FLOW THE BAND and they kept patrons rocking and dancing for most of the night.  The Silent Auction which provided over 20 items was well supported and many left the Gala beaming because they had outbid others.  Apart from the beautiful ambiance, delicious food, delightful decorations, and the positive energy of those in attendance, other highlights of the night included the appearance by DC's Mayor, Vincent Gray who also came to party.  He provided remarks by praising the Collaborative Network for the great work they have been doing over the years, and opened the dance floor with Ms. Senior DC 2011, Miss Emma P. Ward.  Ward 7's councilmember, Yvette Alexander also attended the event and gave remarks and she was visibly happy when it was announced that she was the highest bidder for a Silent Auction item. Councilmember Kwame Brown came bearing gifts and donated tickets to the highly publicized HBO boxing match which took place on Saturday, December 10.  He also gave remarks and commended ERFSC for the work they are doing in Ward 7. 

The main highlight of the night was the award presentations which were made to some of the original founding members of ERFSC, The Corporation.  Those in attendance were Claudette Allen, Evelyn Brown, Robert Brown, Charles Perry, Karen Settles, Elizabeth Whitlow, Jean Wilks and Darlene Williams.  Spirit Awards were presented to Julia Irving of Metropolitan Police Department, Sixth District (Officer Jason Medina accepted on her behalf), Eduardo Romero of The Nonprofit Network, and Irasema Salcido of DC Promise Neighborhood Initiative. 

Throughout the evening, patrons were heard giving praises to ERFSC's staff on the stellar 15th Anniversary Gala and many left the event feeling the joy of the holiday season. To see images from the event, please CLICK HERE.

 

A. Wash & Associates, Yvette Alexander, Minnie Allen, Ange Anglade, Bernadette Barnett, Yvonne Barrett, Michael & Inez Bellamy, Leighton Bent, Mae Best, Robert Brown, Lisa Bryant, Rochelle Burell, Janice Burgess, Angela Carole, Damon Catchings, Kevin B. Chavous, Layla Doman, Coach Umar, Eric Cobbs, William Commodore, Paulett Costley, Ethlyn Cowan-Grant, Tony Dugger, Otis Dupree, Edgewood Brookland Family Support Collaborative, Tiffany Edwards, Greta Ford, Jessica Franklin, Kelly Friedman, Taliah Givens, Gwendolyn Hailes, HFTC Collaborative Council, Al Hill, Ivy Hylton, Gloria Keith, Cassandra Levine, Robinette Livingston, Lorenita Lucas, Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, Dayna Minor, Lawrence Montgomery, Daron Newburn, Elise Nicholls, Rosie Parke, Malcolm Peabody, Charles Perry, Morris Redd, Angela Reeves, Angel Reynolds, Annette Richards, Solomon (Irwin) Royster, Irasema Salcido, Sankofa International LLC, Rita Smith-Stewart, Charles Spencer, Moye Stephenson, John Syphax, Juliette Tahar, Re-Elect Yvette Alexander, Emma Ward, Richita Webb, Charles Wesley, Patricia Whalen, Justina Wilkins, Monica Wilkins, Jean Wilks, Vaughn Williams, and Zina Williams.

  

Special Thanks to our Silent Auction Donors

Councilmember Kwame Brown, Vera Trappio, Herrington on the Harbor, Anna Arnold, Ivy Hylton, Trips 4 Fundraising, Earlestine Shepherd, The Lynn Collection, Sankofa International LLC, Cassandra Levine, Justina Wilkins, Juliette Tahar, and Elise Nicholls.

  

Gala Planning Committee & Volunteers

Justina Wilkins, Rosie Parke, George Adusei, Minnie Allen, Bernadette Barnett, Rochelle Burrell, Tony Dugger, Jessica Franklin, Robin Gantt, Cassandra Levine, Robinette Livingston, Ramona Millard, Daron Newburn, Elise Nicholls, Morris Redd, Charles Perry, Mae Best, Jacqueline Scott, Deborah Smith, Rita Smith-Stewart, Antwinette Thorne, Diane Weldon, Artherelle West, Judy Belton, Tavoris Vaughn, Tina Whitlow and Khani Smith. 

 

 

The DC Promise Neighborhood Initiative (DCNPI) is currently in search of an Executive Director.

Position Summary:
The Executive Director will provide the leadership to launch, establish and manage the day-to-day operations and programs of this newly created nonprofit in accordance with its mission and goals.  The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of 15 years of experience in senior leadership roles in the nonprofit sector. S/he must bring a deep commitment to social justice, an understanding of the education landscape, and a proven track record of producing results for children and families in communities. GET FULL DESCRIPTION AND INFORMATION HERE.

DC SHOLARS OPPORTUNITY
Put your child on the path to college!  DC Scholars is a brand new public charter school opening in August, 2012.  We are an academically rigorous college preparatory school serving students in preschool through third grade.  Our enrollment period begins January 2nd and will extend through March 12th.  DC Scholars is free and open to all students who are residents of the District of Columbia.  To complete an application, please visit our website at  www.dcscholars.org or call 202-559-6138.