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The Holiday Season is right around the corner!
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Holiday planning is in full swing at Playtime!
Site Managers have collected holiday wishlists from over 220 kids and now donors are busy purchasing clothing, toys and books for each child. Playtime will be full of laughs and smiles when the kids see that their gift wishes have come true!
Donors are also providing new teddy bears, goody bags and gifts for Playtime parents. This year, kids will get to experience the gift of giving in choosing and wrapping donated gifts for their parents!
It's not to late to get involved!
What will you do to give back?
There's still so much to do! We still need:
Gift cards for snacks
Christmas wreaths
Baby gifts
Groups to host holiday parties
Gift cards for teen prizes
Hats, gloves, and scarves for all ages!
Contact kelli@playtimeproject.org for more information!
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Playtime in the Media
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"Cling to what you have right now because you never know when you're going to lose it." That's the lesson that homelessness can teach children. - Jamila Larson
Watch out for our weekly feature with children's art in: This week's article gives a snapshot of Playtime at last month's Halloween Party at DC General Emergency Shelter! Check out these beautiful photos! |
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One stop for Holiday Shopping
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Arlington Gifts That Give Hope Alternative Gift Fair
Saturday, December 8
10am - 2pm Sti
Calvary United Methodist Church
2315 S. Grant Street in Arlington.
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Holiday Fun in Columbia Heights
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And Playtime is a benefactor!
Join our staff and volunteers at the:
Join the Columbia Heights community for the lighting of our neighborhood tree complete with carols from local school choirs & hot beverages!
After the lighting ceremony continue the holiday fun at the Happy Holiday Hours benefiting Columbia Heights nonprofits. Playtime volunteers and supporters are heading to Lou's after the tree-lighting at 8:00 pm, then will travel to the Getaway for dancing around 9:00 pm! Join us!
Buy tickets online in advance for $5 off ($20)! With your purchase, you get a free drink, exclusive specials, and the chance to win fabulous prizes! You can also buy $25 tickets at the ceremony.
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Spread the word! Visit:
www.playtimeproject.org
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HCPP Board of Directors
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LIFT
Patricia Mullahy-Fugere
Washington Legal Clinic
for the Homeless
Robert Edwards
XM Radio: The Bob
Edwards Show
David Graling
Gelman Rosenberg
& Freedman
Regina Kline
Co-Founder, HCPP
Jamila Larson, LICSW
Co-Founder, HCPP
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Next Volunteer Training:
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January 8th
6-8:30pm
St. Stephen's Church
1525 Newton St NW
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Attention Government Employees:
Find us in the CFC!
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In previous years, government employees have contributed over $20,000 to Playtime thanks to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)!
Find us in the CFC Charity List and become one of our valued sponsors
pg 52, #92397
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Beating the Odds
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Our teens received a special invitation to the Children's Defense Fund's Annual Beat the Odds Banquet last week. Fifteen Playtime kids joined the celebration and enjoyed speeches, gourmet desserts, and a special performance! In the words of one of our teens, "we saw a tap dancer that was so good, I almost wanted to tap dance myself!"
At Playtime, we're strive to help kids overcome life's adversities! With a high attendance of 16 teenagers at tutoring and teen night, we know our kids are the perfect example of having what it takes to beat the odds!
Thanks to Atlantic Transportation Company for providing free shuttle transportation to and from the event!
"The things I like best about the beat the odds celebration was how the scholars who beat the odds went up on stage and shared their story on the big screen which was their life and what they went through in their life." -
Playtime Attendee
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| Girls on the Run | This weekend the eight team-members on DC General's Girls on the Run Team will participate in their final season 5K race! They braved the dark nights and cold weather to train all fall. Sunday's race will celebrate their hard work!
We are very proud of our team!
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A goofy bunch of girls!
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Thanks for your support! |
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