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Dear Fair Chance Community,
Fall is here! Which means school is back in session and opportunities abound at Fair Chance. Our Fall partner application cycle closed last week. As we are in full review mode, I can share that we are thrilled and inspired by the diversity and innovation of organizations that have applied. The only downside to our application cycles, is that we continue to receive three times as many applications as we are able to accept. Look for our new partner announcement later this Fall.
Get on your dancing shoes and join us at the 5th Annual Butterfly Bash. You can buy your tickets today for the event on October 14th and join us in celebrating the work of Fair Chance. Join Honorary Chair, Katharine Weymouth, Co-chairs, Julie Maner and Megan Rupp, Fair Chance partners, board, and staff for an unforgettable evening.
I wanted to also share an exciting new partnership with Community Wealth Ventures, made possible by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Community Wealth Ventures will be providing us with executive coaching and technical assistance to help Fair Chance position itself for future growth.
Lastly, Fair Chance is on the move. By mid-November, Fair Chance will be relocating to our new offices at 2001 S Street. Once we're settled, look for our Open House Invitation in early 2012.
As always, thank you for being a continued supporter of Fair Chance. We couldn't do the work we do without you in our corner.
-Maria Nagorski, Executive Director
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The Time is Now!
Buy Your Tickets and Celebrate with Fair Chance at the 5th Annual Butterfly Bash!
The 5th Annual Fair Chance Butterfly Bash is on Friday, October 14th. Make sure to get your tickets now.
On Friday, October 14th over 500 guests will fill the beautiful Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium to celebrate and support the work of Fair Chance.
Each year, this event helps to support a year's worth of work with DC's community nonprofits. Since 2002, Fair Chance has worked with 57 organizations and over 54,000 children and youth.
Here's the scoop:
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Exciting News from Our Partners
Access Youth Inc.
On October 27th, Access Youth Inc. holds its Annual Celebration and Silent auction. Register to attend here.
During the last week in September, Free Minds went to the Juvenile Justice Crises town hall meeting at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Conference.
On September 27, Free Minds participants had the opportunity to meet with Erin Gruwell, the inspiration for the movie Freedom Writers, at Marymount University's showing of the Freedom Writers Documentary.
Homeless Children's Playtime Project
On October 16th, HCPP is hosting a Fall Fundraiser at the Josephine Butler Parks Center. Support HCPP by registering here.
Life Pieces to Masterpieces
On Thursday October 6 at 6pm, LPMP holds its first ever gala, 2011 Strong Men... STRONGER. To become a sponsor click here.
Little Lights Urban Ministries
Parents, teachers, and LLUM staff are working together to ensure that youth receive the best education possible. Go here to read the full story.
On October 22nd at 6pm, LLUM is hosting its 2011 Ignite the Light Banquet & Auction. To learn more visit their website.
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The Little Lights Urban Ministry Choir, LIVE performance at the
Ignite the Light Banquet & Auction.
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Uplift, Inc. Executive Director, Leshell Hatley, has recently been featured in two major publications. She is on the cover of the Fall 2011 issue of Howard Magazine, and tells the story of Uplift, Inc. in the Atlanta Post.
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Partner Voices
Ayize Sabater
CEO and Co-Founder, M.O.M.I.E.s TLC
Fair Chance Partner 2011
"Celebration" is an oldie but goodie, by legendary R&B group Kool & the Gang. This song aptly describes the recent M.O.M.I.E's 10th year summer camp closing ceremony. By God's grace, we capped off our decade long journey with a knee slapping JAM, because we've truly been blessed to positively impact over 8,000 inner city children using our "three pronged educational change strategy". This includes....read more
M.O.M.I.E.'s TLC is currently a first year partner with Fair Chance
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What's Happening at Fair Chance
Welcome to the Team In August, Fair Chance welcomed Jessica Soloman to our team of experienced Capacity Building Specialists. She brings to her new position experience in non-profit management and organization development through partnerships and consultative projects including Meridian International Center, Young Women's Drumming Empowerment Project, Dreaming Out Loud, Inc. and Greenpeace.
Justin Rodriguez joined Fair Chance in September as the Communications and Outreach Associate through the AmeriCorps program Public Allies, DC. Already in his bourgeoning career, Justin has built an impressive track record as an advocate for DC children and youth. He brings his logistical expertise and detailed knowledge of social issues to Fair Chance.
If you would like to see more bios of the Fair Chance staff go here.
Roundtables and Workshops
On September 14th, Fair Chance concluded it's workshop series for over 30 children and youth serving organizations that are grantees of the Justice Grants Administration. This final workshop was facilitated by Rosetta Thurman on Social Media for Nonprofits and was hosted at one of our Partner organizations sites, Project Create. Our attendees left with new tools and tips for their social media strategy.
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