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  July 2011 - Volume 1, Number 9
In This Issue
"HBP Attacks Problems Head On" - One Guy's Story
Community Cares Cookout to Benefit HBP on July 30!
Special Partner Thank Yous
TPEP to the Finish Line!
Give to HBP and Save Lives
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One Guy's Story:
"HBP Attacks Problems Head-On"

By Jacob Marsh  

 

Jacob Marsh

Photo by Beverlie Lord, Satsun Photography  

On June 11, 2011, HBP staff member Jacob

Marsh spoke to the D.C. City Council at the D.C. Youth Hearings. The following are excerpts from his speech.


I grew up in northeast D.C., just down the street from Trinidad Avenue and adjacent to a corner that was labeled a "red zone." Just about all of the friends I grew up with did not fare with the area as well as I did.

Then one summer I worked at a little agency on 17th Street called Healthy Babies Project and learned that ...(read more)

 

 

Community Cares Cookout to Benefit HBP on July 30

James Hardy

James Hardy

Photo: Carroll County Times

The Collective of Hope and Honorary Host wide receiver James Hardy of the Baltimore Ravens invite you to a summer cookout and giving drive to benefit the Healthy Babies Project. 

Join us on July 30 at Healthy Babies Project! There will be fun for the whole family and great BBQ.

Admission is a new item of baby clothing, a toy, books, gift card, or monetary gift. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Learn more.
HBP Moves to Next CLASSY Award Round!
Thank you to all our online partners for supporting HBP's nomination for a CLASSY Award by clicking "Like" on our CLASSY Award page. Because of you, HBP has moved on to the Qualifying Round of the competition!
Special Partner Thank Yous!
HBP extends its appreciation Todd Rogers, owner of Rita's of Lanham, who arranged for Antonio from 93.9 WKYS Interactive Hip Hop to broadRita's logocast live on behalf of HBP on July 13 and 15 from Rita's of Lanham ... and for Rita's of Lanham giving away free icees to HBP supporters.

Special thanks also to the Collective of Hope and Tonic Restaurant & Bar for sponsoring HBP's fundraiser, "Giving More Hope" on June 23 in honor of Tysus Jackson's birthday. Proceeds benefited HBP's Raise Healthy Babies Fund.

TPEP to the Finish Line!

Summer SizzlerTPEP's "Summer Sizzler" series throughout July includes city-wide experiences such as museum visits, cooking projects and other hands-on activities which will keep the teens engaged and learning.  TPEP Graduation is scheduled for August, when we will invite some of our recent graduates to provide mini keynote messages.

 

TPEP 2011 Graduates to Participate in Camping Experience

In preparation for the annual camping trip at the end of TPEP, teen participants will be running a store at HBP on Wednesdays, selling snacks, smoothies, and hot dogs to raise money to offset their camp fees. You're invited to stop by!

 

If you'd like to sponsor a teen for camp, please consider a donation of $300 which will cover one teen's  transportation and boarding fees for the week.  Make checks payable to Healthy Babies Project, noting "TPEP Camp" on the Memo line. Thank you in advance. 

Give to HBP and Save Lives

For 20 years, HBP has connected high-risk, underserved pregnant D.C. women and families to health babies in diaperscare, social services, and educational opportunities. Thousands of HBP babies have been born alive and healthy. But recent city budget cuts have slashed HBP funding. We need your help to continue saving and transforming D.C. lives. Give here.

 

You don't have to see them to help.

 

Gifts to Healthy Babies Project, Inc. are tax-deductible. Your support means a true chance for D.C. teenagers and women to have productive lives. Giving online is safe and secure. Thank you for caring and giving!


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