BEEHIVE OF ACTIVITY AT THEARC!

Walking down the hall and up the stairs today I marveled at the beehive of activity going on with art classes at Corcoran School of Art, ballet classes at The Washington Ballet music lessons at Levine School of Music and summer camp at the Boys & Girls Club. It is very satisfying to see THEARC come alive helping to fulfill our partners’ missions.

WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children..
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

WHY IS THEARC NEEDED?

Shockingly, the U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey shows that our nation’s capital has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any jurisdiction in the United States. Three out of ten children in Washington, DC live at or below the poverty line—.

Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

“I Can” Summer Youth Employment Program @ THEARC

This week was the kick off for the Summer Youth Program @ THEARC and this year’s youths will have the privilege of participating in workshops on Communications, Finance and Personal Development. This is a new nine week program for kids ages 14-18 to give them the opportunity to obtain meaningful work experience in the communities where they live. Young people will also attend the following four workshops on:

1. Good Communications
2. Personal Development
3. Financial Responsibility
4. THEARC at THEARC – A unique program that introduces youth to the wonderful world of theater.


As the summer continues I will interview several of our participants and get their input on the employment and workshop programs to make sure we are realizing our goals of:
· Being an employee
· Importance of community pride and social awareness
· Develop levels of self-esteem and integrity
· Learn money management skills
· Enhance their social skills and discover good leadership qualities within themselves

Stay tuned to see if the kids will respond "I Can"!

WHY IS THEARC NEEDED?
Shockingly, the U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey shows that our nation’s capital has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any jurisdiction in the United States. Three out of ten children in Washington, DC live at or below the poverty line—.

WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children.
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org/ or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

CAMPS @ THEARC

Swimming, Fields Trips & Music Oh My!

Want your children to have an enriching summer experience? Listed below are camps that two partners of THEARC are hosting.

All-Stars Summer Camp at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington starts June 22 and runs thru August 14, 2009, Monday-Friday 7am-6pm. Youth ages: (5-12). Current Membership is required: $25 fee. Cost: $100 per week (1st child), $80 per week (2nd child) and $60 per week (3rd child). Contact: 202-610-9707 for more info.

ATTENTION MUSIC LOVERS!

Summer at Levine @ THEARC ’09 has several camps:

Check out Early childhood & Elementary Music from Babies to 7 year olds. Suzuki Flute on Saturdays and during the week: Traditional Strings, Suzuki Strings, Private Voice, Piano and Winds. For more information please call 202-610-2036 or go to www.levineschool.org/summer
No classes July 3rd & 4th. We offer tuition assistance.


WHY IS THEARC NEEDED?
Shockingly, the U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey shows that our nation’s capital has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any jurisdiction in the United States. Three out of ten children in Washington, DC live at or below the poverty line—.

WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children.
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org/ or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

CALLING ALL CONTESTANTS! GOT TALENT?

If you can sing, dance, do stand up comedy or poetry then beat your feet to THEARC Theater June 5th at 7:30 p.m. Auditions will be held by Tommy Ford’s Last 1 Standing Show. Grand prize package valued at over $50,000 includes production and management contract and more!

Cohosted by comedian Eddie Bryant. One time administrative and audition fee of $25. For more info call 877-723-8418 or go to www.thelast1standing.com.



WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children.
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

WHY IS THEARC NEEDED?

Shockingly, the U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey shows that our nation’s capital has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any jurisdiction in the United States. Three out of ten children in Washington, DC live at or below the poverty line—.


Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

DO YOU WANNA DANCE?

If you enjoy dancing or want just plan old exercise The Washington Ballet has just released their summer schedule for adults here at THEARC. No experience necessary just come and enjoy! All classes are drop-in; no registration required. $10 per class or ask for a class card special. The schedule is as follows:

MONDAY- African 6:30-7:45 PM Instructor: Sylvia Soumah

TUESDAY- Ballet 6:30-7:45 PM Instructor: Monica Johnson

WEDNESDAY -Pilates 6:30-7:45 PM Instructor: Katrina Toews

THURSDAY- Yoga 6:30-7:45 PM Instructor: Keisha Johnson & Diana Aljets

For more info call 202.889.8150 or visit www.washingtonballet.org/thearc


WHY IS THEARC NEEDED?
Shockingly, the U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey shows that our nation’s capital has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any jurisdiction in the United States. Three out of ten children in Washington, DC live at or below the poverty line—.

WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children.
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

MOTHERHOOD & MENTORING!

Ms. Jones passionately believes that better parenting is the key to helping children. “Once parents are able to become self-sufficient and more confident in their parenting, our community will be a better place to live and work,” she says in The Washington Times article titled D.C. mentor honors mothers.

“You have the power to shape your child’s future or not” is the motto of Parklands Community Center (PCC). Brenda H. Jones the founder and executive director hosted the first Mother’s Day Gala Awards Dinner Saturday night at the Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus (THEARC) on Mississippi Ave Southeast. For PCC parents who are trying to get their lives back on track, the Mother’s Day Gala Awards Dinner is one of many special things that Ms. Jones does for parents.

The mission of PCC’s signature project is called “Move-On, A Life Changing Program”
where parents must attend a certain number of sessions and learn the tools to provide a healthy, nurturing environment for their children.

Thirty years ago Ms. Jones started PCC in the small basement of an apartment and is now a valued partner at THEARC where she works hard to provide comprehensive support and strengthening programs to help parents meet their goals.


WHY IS THEARC NEEDED?

Shockingly, the U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey shows that our nation’s capital has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any jurisdiction in the United States. Three out of ten children in Washington, DC live at or below the poverty line—.

WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children.
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL for GIRLS

Small school + Parental involvement = success for young girls


Congratulations to WMSG for winning $100,000 grant from Fight For Children in the independent category! And a big thank you to Fight For Children, an independent non-profit organization committed to improving education in DC schools, for recognizing the qualities that make WMSG such a success.

As Sister Mary Bourdon said in a recent Washington Post interview “If kids are even barely passing and we can connect with their parents, we take them." “We want the school to get inside the girls so they are not living in two worlds,” Bourdon explained. “They get teased in their neighborhoods for wearing the uniform and carrying the books….” Washington Middle School for Girls is one of the ten non profit partners located at THEARC where Sister Mary is a familiar face.
If you know a sixth-grade child who can benefit from what the WMSG has to offer please have the family contact Sister Mary at 202-678-1113. The Washington Middle School for Girls offers a solid and holistic education in the Catholic educational tradition, featuring intellectual challenge, respect for diversity, and support for the spiritual, social and emotional growth of each student. More information about the school is available at http://www.thearcdc.org/partners/middleschool.asp.
Washington Post Metro columnist Marc Fisher has an in depth interview with Sister Mary in his article Turn Around Starts With Students.

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”