Our Celebration of Achievements event is just around the corner, Thursday, August 18, 5:00pm. Reminder for Event Sponsors, Donors, and All DC Area Folks

DC International Charter School Give Away Day
Thanks to everyone who pitched in! What a Fun day, Friday, July 22 at DCI.

Taylor: "I’m attending Saint Augustine’s University to major in Biology. I plan on going to medical school to study to be a dermatologist.”

​Maria: "I’m attending Catholic University  of America and will be graduating with a degree in Nursing in 2026."

Most 2022 award recipients were able to come by and collect their laptops and the first Supplemental Scholarship award to get started with textbook and transportation expenses, and tuition gaps. Our fundraising campaign continues out of necessity, to build available funds going forward for the 33 students we’re committed to supporting on their journey to keep their debt load down.

Franklin's & Skylar's Tuition Gap Conundrum

Franklin: “I will major in Politics with a concentration on World Politics at Catholic University...in order to pursue careers in international relations and government, utimately, to work at the Department of State as a diplomat.”

Skylar: “At Emory & Henry College, I'm majoring in Animal Science & Equestrian Studies en route to becoming a Veterinarian."

When I spoke with Franklin and Skylar on Friday they told me they'd be applying their awards toward tuition. Their tuition gaps are larger than expected. If you haven’t pitched in yet, but been meaning to, now is a great time to do so to allow us to cover more of their tuition gaps.

“ A lot of people think if you give a kid a scholarship, now the kid’s set…they’ve got everything they need. Nothing could be further from the truth.”
Chris Metzler, director of student services at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Your business can choose to sponsor at $250+, $1,000+, $2,500+, $5,000+, $10,000+ or Title at $15,000+. Let us know today what level you intend to sponsor and we will send you an invoice.

TEXT TO DONATE:  Text: Achieve to 801801
Donations of $100+ include 2 optional event tickets. 

Donations

DONATE TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOLARS

Tickets

PURCHASE TICKETS

Volunteers Needed August 18

If you’d like to learn more about volunteering during set-up or during the event, please email our volunteer coordinator, Sierra Davey.

We, the All Out for Change® team, look forward to seeing many of you, your guest friends, family and colleagues there. Sponsors and Circle of Friends ($100+) can expect an RSVP email in early August that allows us to follow up with event tickets. 

Check out more great photos from Jamie Sandel, our event photographer and videographer.

Help us meet our goal by sharing this email with your friends, family,  colleagues and business associates or by emailing us their contact info.

August 18, 2022
Doors open 5pm - Mingling & Snacks · Event begins 6pm
Maret School Theatre · Washington, DC
An Evening of Music, Inspiration, Awards & Food
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Honoring Mary Shaffner, Founding Executive Director
of District of Columbia International Charter School
with The Angelo & Melvena Puglisi Award for Excellence in Education

Baritone Anthony D. Anderson’s captivating performance with Michael Crabill celebrates Anthony’s & 2021-22 Supplemental Scholarship awardees’ achievements. Watch Anthony’s appearances on the Today Show, NBC4, WUSA9.

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CORPORATE SPONSORS
Thanks to our Palladium Sponsor,

LIDO CIVIC CLUB
Platinum Sponsors, ​

Barbour & Associates

as well as others: Infinity Design Solutions LLC,  Donohoe Hospitality Services, Jim Cocco, CPA, PLLC, Epic Consolidated Services LLC,  Matthews, Carter & Boyce CPA’s & Advisors, FIS Global Foundation, Residence Inn Marriott Dupont Circle, Bernabei & Kabat, PLLC, Casa Italiana Sociocultural Center, Inc., Georgetown Auto Service;  Copper sponsors and our food & beverage in-kind sponsors, and our circle of friends donating $100 and up. ​