February 2013 | Volume 3, Number 1
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Welcome to New Beginnings at Perennial Transitional House
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At Healthy Babies Project, we empower teen parents as they move from adolescence to parenting - and then to completing their education and transitioning into the workforce. Each step is a new beginning.
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New kitchen at Perennial House
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Now Healthy Babies Project is pleased to announce a special new beginning for both our clients and for the agency: Perennial Transitional House. Located in Ward 7 at 4501 Grant Street NE, Washington, DC, this 6-bedroom facility will provide transitional housing for homeless teen mothers and their babies enrolled in HBP programs as they prepare for independent living. Perennial House offers a safe, clean environment for teen parents we serve who are homeless, while simultaneously providing a home for HBP offices.
The generosity of sponsors ( The Perennial Strategy Group and Bazilio Cobb Associatess) and the expiration of our previous lease led us to this exciting new beginning - and you played a key role. Please accept our deepest thanks for your overwhelming support in financial gifts at the end of 2012, which provided HBP with $29,302.42 for Perennial House and general operations.
About the name
A perennial refers to a plant that continues to bloom year after year over a lifetime. "Perennial House" is a fitting name for this facility in that teen parents come to us at a new beginning in their lives. We equip them to put down strong roots in parenting, life skills, health, and careers -- roots that last a lifetime
President Barack Obama said, "We are true to our creed when a little girl born into the bleakest poverty knows that she has the same chance to succeed as anybody else, because she is an American, she is free, and she is equal ... not just in the eyes of God but also in our own."
Your support means Perennial Transitional House will do that and more for teen mothers and their children. Because of you, homeless teen mothers will now have a place to lay their heads, prepare to give birth, continue their education, and transition to independent living. We look forward to sharing stories of changed lives that have their beginnings in this new place.
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This Month's Special Needs at Perennial House
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Perennial House is in need of:
- Stackable washer and dryer (2 sets)
- Toaster
- Vitamix blender
- Set of kitchen dishes
- Monthly partners: A simple monthly donation may not make a large dent in your budget, but just $50, $25, or even $10 a month make a real difference in the life of a child or family. It's easy, convenient and safe to give through our secure server. Click here to do so.
Learn more about Perennial House on our website. You can also contact us personally by email or at (202) 396-2809 for more information. Thank you for your generosity!
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CONGRATULTIONS! HBP Salutes Client Achievements
| HBP works to ensure our clients understand the importance of education as a key element in battling poverty and building a productive life. That's why we're thrilled to recognize these HBP clients who are continuing with their education!
 Congratulations to Our Newest HBP College Student
Chasity Vodopia entered University of the District of Columbia in January
Congratulations to Current HBP College Students
Charlotte Alston, University of the District of Columbia
Desiree Coleman, University of the District of Columbia
Dakota Crews, University of the District of Columbia
Veronica Fenwick-Marquez, Prince Georges Community College
Denise Ford, University of the District of Columbia
Daniel Glover, Howard University
Royelle Jones, University of the District of Columbia
Kahlin Kelly, University of the District of Columbia
Dana Massey, University of the District of Columbia
Rochele Norfleet, University of the District of Columbia
Ebony Scott, University of the District of Columbia
Johnkear Watts, University of the District of Columbia
We're Proud of Our HBP Clients Continuing in High School
Ondrea Bryant
Dara Cousar
Natalay Delvalle
Roberta Gill
Jeketa Miller
Michelle Tolson
Dymond Washington
Diamonique White
"Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it."
Marian Wright Edelman (b. 1939), founder of the Children's Defense Fund
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JANUARY 2013 TPEP PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
| TPEP kicked off 2013 by welcoming 13 new participants at our Spring Information & Orientation Session. During January, we focused on education and financial literacy, with special session on money matters and credit.
Teen Parents Move Up to TPEP Remix!
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TPEP yoga class
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Join HBP in congratulating participants who have completed Phase 1 & 2 and are promoted to the TPEP Remix! Remix offers continued support, services, and resources for teen parents with a special emphasis on personal financial responsibility, education, health and wellness, employment and job readiness, financial literacy, and safe sex. Congratulations to ...
OnDrea Bryant
Johnkear Watts
Tyesha Shank
Veronica Fenwick - Marquez
Jeketa Miller
If you know a pregnant District resident age 12-21, encourage her to learn more about the Teen Parent Empowerment Program on our website or by contacting Kahlil Kuykendall at (202) 396-2809 or by email.
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Be One of our Many Hands! HBP Introduces Monthly Partnerships
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You're invited to become an HBP Monthly Partner! Your monthly gift of $100, $50, $25 - even just $10 - may not seem like much to you. But it will mean that a pregnant teen has access to food, the opportunity to stay in school, the chance to prevent a second pregnancy, have a healthy birth, prevent child abuse and more. When you become a HBP Monthly Partner, your gift helps save lives, change lives, and change people.
Join with others to transform the next generation of lives in DC. Giving to HBP is safe, secure, and easy. Give now.
Please note: your gift to Healthy Babies Project, Inc. is tax-deductible. Thank you!
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 Healthy Babies Project,
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We help at-risk D.C. families have healthy babies and move out of the cycle of poverty.4501 Grant Street NE | Washington, DC 20019 | (202) 396-2809 | www.healthybabiesproject.org |
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