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BAR & BITES CHRYSIS (REPEAT) ENTERTAINMENT THANK YOU TAG US IN YOUR SOCIAL POSTS AT FIT CHECK ON SOCIALS DANCE WITH YOUR SQUAD IN MY SHOES GALLERY WALK DONATE & PARTY WITH A PURPOSE PHOTOSHOOT ON FLOOR ONE USE HASHTAGS TO BE FEATURED SNEAKER BALL CHECK LIST
The night we've all been waiting for is finally here! It is my joy and pleasure to welcome you to the Fourth Annual Sneaker Ball. Remember the reason behind this joyous occasion as we celebrate throughout the night. Our story began in 2014 with a young girl saying, "no one from Baltimore ever makes it." Since then, it's been our mission to have all Baltimore youth feel worthy of achieving their wildest dreams. The Be. Org annually provides after-school enrichment programs in social-emotional learning, STEM, and college and career readiness for over 200 Baltimore region students. We thank you for your continued support in helping us reach more students and achieve a more significant impact. Enjoy tonight, eat a little, dance a lot, and give a little more so that our student's futures can Be. even brighter. Founder & Executive Director Tonee Lawson YOU PARTIED FOR A PURPOSE, NOW LET'S BE. THE CHANGE! BBEE.. IINNVVOOLLVVEEDD SCAN THE QR CODE TO GO DIRECTLY TO OUR SNEAKER BALL FUNDRAISING PAGE! sponsors one Character Education Student sponsors one Girls Empowerment Academy Student sponsors one Food Playground Student sponsors one Be. Virtual Student DONATE REGISTER TO JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER CORPS REGISTER TO BE. A MENTOR GET IN TOUCH TO BE. A SUPPORTER 16 1 WELCOME
These days, it's more important than ever to make sure you have a strong team of financial professionals by your side; a team who can help evaluate your needs, assess the current economic landscape, and recommend a strategy that will help protect your family's wealth, lifestyle and building generations of wealth. They say life doesn't give you anything you can't handle. But that doesn't mean you have to handle it alone. Get started by contacting [email protected] BBAALLTTIIMMOORREE STEM READY FUTURE SEL ""NNOO OONNEE FFRROOMM MMAAKKEESS IITT"" 2 15
We stand behind your mission 100% Like Kaiser Permanente recognizes that a person's ZIP code can impact their health and future. That's why we invest in the health of both our members and their communities. We thank for giving our members in Baltimore opportunities to grow and thrive, and we're pleased to support your mission by sponsoring the Fourth Annual Sneaker Ball. Learn more at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. 2101 E. Jefferson St., Rockville, MD 2023CH0199 MAS 3/8/23 - 12/31/24 The Be. Org The Be. Org kp.org COMMUNITY CHAMPION TALIB HORNE COMMUNITY PARTNER DIONNE WALDRON-MCNEAL COMMUNITY ADVOCATE DR. ZOSHA STUCKEY CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY AAWWAARRDD RREECCIIPPIIEENNTTSS 14 3 My research and teaching focus on how underrepresented communities use language to achieve equity and actualize democratic ideals. At TU, I teach First Year Writing, TSEM (Diversity Dialogues for Social Justice), ENGL 301 Rhetoric & Science, ENGL 401 Grant & Advocacy Writing, PRWR 611 Rhetoric, PRWR 615 Style, and PRWR 619 Communication in the Non-Profit Sector. I created and currently direct G.I.V.E. (Grantwriting In Valued Environments), a BTU-supported project that advances students' professional writing goals by connecting their coursework to the writing needs of small non-profit organizations in the Baltimore/Washington region. I also am a co-creator of the Diversity Faculty Fellows Program in the Provost's Office and an active member of the Intergroup Dialogue community. Talib Horne leads the Foundation’s efforts to improve the health and well-being of young people and families throughout the city. Horne is a leader with more than 20 years of economic development and nonprofit experience. He most recently served as executive director of Bon Secours Community Works, leading a strategy to expand economic, educational, and health opportunities in several West Baltimore neighborhoods. He also previously served as vice president of community and economic development at the Living Classrooms Foundation and executive director of the East Harbor Development Corporation. Horne is a member of the Baltimore City Planning Commission. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and a master’s in community economic development from Southern New Hampshire University’s School of Business. Dionne Waldron McNeal joined Fulton Bank in August 2017 as Community Outreach Officer for the Baltimore Market. In this role, Dionne helps bring the bank’s Fulton ForwardT initiative to life in Baltimore, helping to advance economic empowerment, particularly in underserved communities. Specifically, Dionne works closely with internal and community partners to help increase home ownership in majority/minority communities, build relationships with small business owners that need access to capital, boost economic development, increase financial literacy for both youth and adults, and further the efforts of programs that have a significant and lasting community impact. TOWSON UNIVERSITY ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION FULTON BANK
GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA A BI-WEEKLY PROGRAM FOR GIRLS TO BUILD SELF-AWARENESS, CONFIDENCE, LEADERSHIP, AND ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS. OUR GOALS INCLUDE: FOSTERING A SAFE AND EMPOWERING ENVIRONMENT, GROWTH OF SELF-CONFIDENCE, AWARENESS, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND EXPOSURE TO HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE PREP, INCLUDING EXPERIENCES WITH PROFESSIONALS AND LEADERS OF OUR COMMUNITIES. The Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF®) is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children and young people concerning their educational, economic, social, and health outcomes. Our work focuses on strengthening families, building stronger communities, and ensuring access to opportunity because children, youth, and young adults need all three to succeed. In addition, we advance research and solutions to overcome the barriers to success, help communities demonstrate what works, and influence decision-makers to invest in strategies based on solid evidence. LEARN MORE AT WWW.AECF.ORG 4 13 110000%% IDENTIFIED INCREASED POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARDS SELF 7755%% IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A LEADER 110000%% IDENTIFIED GOALS FOR THEIR FUTURE & FEEL THEY HAVE THE SKILLS TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS
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FUTURE READY FUTURE READY FUTURE READY FUTURE READY FUTURE READY FUTURE READY FUTURE READY FUTURE READY FUTURE READY FUTURE READY FUTURE READY QUARTERLY PROGRAMMING EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES THAT PREPARE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH EXPOSURE TO THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND INFORMATION NEEDED TO NAVIGATE AND BE SUCCESSFUL POST-HIGH SCHOOL. STUDENTS ARE INTRODUCED TO MULTIPLE POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, EQUIPPED WITH SUPPORT TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, AND ENCOURAGED TO PURSUE THE PATH THAT IS TRUE TO THEIR DREAMS. THE BEYOND A DREAM YOUTH CONFERENCE IS A PART OF THE ANNUAL BE FUTURE READY PROGRAMMING. 10 7 226600++ YOUTH SERVED 5555++ ADULTS SERVED 220000++ HOURS SPENT SERVING YOUTH THROUGH SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
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FUTURE READY FUTURE READY FUTURE READY FUTURE READY FUTURE READY FUTURE READY FUTURE READY FUTURE READY FUTURE READY FUTURE READY FUTURE READY QUARTERLY PROGRAMMING EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES THAT PREPARE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH EXPOSURE TO THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND INFORMATION NEEDED TO NAVIGATE AND BE SUCCESSFUL POST-HIGH SCHOOL. STUDENTS ARE INTRODUCED TO MULTIPLE POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, EQUIPPED WITH SUPPORT TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS, AND ENCOURAGED TO PURSUE THE PATH THAT IS TRUE TO THEIR DREAMS. THE BEYOND A DREAM YOUTH CONFERENCE IS A PART OF THE ANNUAL BE FUTURE READY PROGRAMMING. 10 7 226600++ YOUTH SERVED 5555++ ADULTS SERVED 220000++ HOURS SPENT SERVING YOUTH THROUGH SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
CHARACTER EDUCATION CHARACTER EDUCATION CHARACTER EDUCATION CHARACTER EDUCATION CHARACTER STUDENTS HAVE STEM, ARTS, LEADERSHIP, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. PROGRAMMING TAKES PLACE AFTER SCHOOL OR DURING SUMMER BREAK. OUR GOALS INCLUDE RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING SKILLS, SOCIAL AND SELF-AWARENESS, SELF-MANAGEMENT, AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION-MAKING. CHRYSIS ENTERTAINMENT WWW.CHRYSIS.ORG ARTISTS, BANDS, DJS, MCS, UPLIGHTING AND MORE WITH HEART 6 11 110000%% OF INTERVIEWED SITE STAFF IDENTIFIED TANGIBLE GROWTH IN THEIR STUDENTS VIA RELATIONSHIPBUILDING, SELF-AWARENESS, AND RESPONSIBLE DECISION MAKING. 8855%% OF PARTICIPANTS WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND CHARACTER EDUCATION TO A FRIEND OR PEER
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GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA GEA A BI-WEEKLY PROGRAM FOR GIRLS TO BUILD SELF-AWARENESS, CONFIDENCE, LEADERSHIP, AND ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS. OUR GOALS INCLUDE: FOSTERING A SAFE AND EMPOWERING ENVIRONMENT, GROWTH OF SELF-CONFIDENCE, AWARENESS, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND EXPOSURE TO HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE PREP, INCLUDING EXPERIENCES WITH PROFESSIONALS AND LEADERS OF OUR COMMUNITIES. The Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF®) is devoted to developing a brighter future for millions of children and young people concerning their educational, economic, social, and health outcomes. Our work focuses on strengthening families, building stronger communities, and ensuring access to opportunity because children, youth, and young adults need all three to succeed. In addition, we advance research and solutions to overcome the barriers to success, help communities demonstrate what works, and influence decision-makers to invest in strategies based on solid evidence. LEARN MORE AT WWW.AECF.ORG 4 13 110000%% IDENTIFIED INCREASED POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARDS SELF 7755%% IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A LEADER 110000%% IDENTIFIED GOALS FOR THEIR FUTURE & FEEL THEY HAVE THE SKILLS TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS
We stand behind your mission 100% Like Kaiser Permanente recognizes that a person's ZIP code can impact their health and future. That's why we invest in the health of both our members and their communities. We thank for giving our members in Baltimore opportunities to grow and thrive, and we're pleased to support your mission by sponsoring the Fourth Annual Sneaker Ball. Learn more at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc. 2101 E. Jefferson St., Rockville, MD 2023CH0199 MAS 3/8/23 - 12/31/24 The Be. Org The Be. Org kp.org COMMUNITY CHAMPION TALIB HORNE COMMUNITY PARTNER DIONNE WALDRON-MCNEAL COMMUNITY ADVOCATE DR. ZOSHA STUCKEY CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY AAWWAARRDD RREECCIIPPIIEENNTTSS 14 3 My research and teaching focus on how underrepresented communities use language to achieve equity and actualize democratic ideals. At TU, I teach First Year Writing, TSEM (Diversity Dialogues for Social Justice), ENGL 301 Rhetoric & Science, ENGL 401 Grant & Advocacy Writing, PRWR 611 Rhetoric, PRWR 615 Style, and PRWR 619 Communication in the Non-Profit Sector. I created and currently direct G.I.V.E. (Grantwriting In Valued Environments), a BTU-supported project that advances students' professional writing goals by connecting their coursework to the writing needs of small non-profit organizations in the Baltimore/Washington region. I also am a co-creator of the Diversity Faculty Fellows Program in the Provost's Office and an active member of the Intergroup Dialogue community. Talib Horne leads the Foundation’s efforts to improve the health and well-being of young people and families throughout the city. Horne is a leader with more than 20 years of economic development and nonprofit experience. He most recently served as executive director of Bon Secours Community Works, leading a strategy to expand economic, educational, and health opportunities in several West Baltimore neighborhoods. He also previously served as vice president of community and economic development at the Living Classrooms Foundation and executive director of the East Harbor Development Corporation. Horne is a member of the Baltimore City Planning Commission. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and a master’s in community economic development from Southern New Hampshire University’s School of Business. Dionne Waldron McNeal joined Fulton Bank in August 2017 as Community Outreach Officer for the Baltimore Market. In this role, Dionne helps bring the bank’s Fulton ForwardT initiative to life in Baltimore, helping to advance economic empowerment, particularly in underserved communities. Specifically, Dionne works closely with internal and community partners to help increase home ownership in majority/minority communities, build relationships with small business owners that need access to capital, boost economic development, increase financial literacy for both youth and adults, and further the efforts of programs that have a significant and lasting community impact. TOWSON UNIVERSITY ANNIE E. CASEY FOUNDATION FULTON BANK
These days, it's more important than ever to make sure you have a strong team of financial professionals by your side; a team who can help evaluate your needs, assess the current economic landscape, and recommend a strategy that will help protect your family's wealth, lifestyle and building generations of wealth. They say life doesn't give you anything you can't handle. But that doesn't mean you have to handle it alone. Get started by contacting [email protected] BBAALLTTIIMMOORREE STEM READY FUTURE SEL ""NNOO OONNEE FFRROOMM MMAAKKEESS IITT"" 2 15
The night we've all been waiting for is finally here! It is my joy and pleasure to welcome you to the Fourth Annual Sneaker Ball. Remember the reason behind this joyous occasion as we celebrate throughout the night. Our story began in 2014 with a young girl saying, "no one from Baltimore ever makes it." Since then, it's been our mission to have all Baltimore youth feel worthy of achieving their wildest dreams. The Be. Org annually provides after-school enrichment programs in social-emotional learning, STEM, and college and career readiness for over 200 Baltimore region students. We thank you for your continued support in helping us reach more students and achieve a more significant impact. Enjoy tonight, eat a little, dance a lot, and give a little more so that our student's futures can Be. even brighter. Founder & Executive Director Tonee Lawson YOU PARTIED FOR A PURPOSE, NOW LET'S BE. THE CHANGE! BBEE.. IINNVVOOLLVVEEDD SCAN THE QR CODE TO GO DIRECTLY TO OUR SNEAKER BALL FUNDRAISING PAGE! sponsors one Character Education Student sponsors one Girls Empowerment Academy Student sponsors one Food Playground Student sponsors one Be. Virtual Student DONATE REGISTER TO JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER CORPS REGISTER TO BE. A MENTOR GET IN TOUCH TO BE. A SUPPORTER 16 1 WELCOME
BAR & BITES CHRYSIS (REPEAT) ENTERTAINMENT THANK YOU TAG US IN YOUR SOCIAL POSTS AT FIT CHECK ON SOCIALS DANCE WITH YOUR SQUAD IN MY SHOES GALLERY WALK DONATE & PARTY WITH A PURPOSE PHOTOSHOOT ON FLOOR ONE USE HASHTAGS TO BE FEATURED SNEAKER BALL CHECK LIST
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