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Neediest Kids works with school systems in the Metropolitan Washington area to ensure students in need get the basic necessities so they can go to class and be ready to learn!
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Neediest Kids' First Winter Benefit a Hit!
Neediest Kids launched a new event on December 3, 2009 to raise
awareness and funds to help our area students in need.
Board members and over 500 supporters gathered at
Ford's Theatre for An Evening to Benefit
Neediest Kids, honoring Dr. Ralph W. Shrader. The event co-chairs were
Scott and Patrice Brickman.
At the
kick off reception, Mayor Adrian Fenty
recognized Neediest Kids Chair, Ralph W. Shrader for his and the
organization's "dedication and commitment to help at-ri sk students stay in school and get an
education while providing the basics to avoid the cycle of poverty."
The Mayor acknowledged the efforts made by Neediest Kids to improve the
quality of life of others and to assist our children. View Mayor Fenty's remarks on Neediest
Kids YouTube channel.
Throughout the event, student musicians and
singers showed their support for fellow students by performing at the venue.
From quartets to a school chorus, the students gave of their time for a good
cause.
The achievements of school and community leaders working on behalf
 of students at risk were
highlighted as well as a video featuring three students served by Neediest
Kids.
View video on Neediest Kids YouTube
channel.
And, then the audience was treated to an original Ford's Theatre production of A Christmas Carol by
Charles Dickens. During his lifetime, Dickens shed a light on the plight
of the poor and worked to ensure that poor children had access to an education.
His message still rings true today and is the emphasis of the mission of
Neediest Kids.
The support and guidance of Paul Tetreault, Director of
Ford's Theatre and staff were greatly appreciated.
Thanks to the Sponsors of An Evening to Benefit
Neediest Kids who are helping us make a difference in the lives of area
students in need.
Safeway's 'Neediest Kids Fund Drive'
Holiday Fundraising Great Success
Neediest Kids Fund Drive at Safeway Raises $150,000
For a second year, Safeway supported Neediest Kids with a Neediest Kids Fund Drive during the holiday season. Cashiers collected donations from customers at 140 stores in the mid-Atlantic region. Promotions included a half-page ad appearing in the Washington Post Style section on December 20!
Fun times were had by all! Long time supporters Scott and Patrice Brickman hosted a guest bagging party at the Potomac Safeway bringing family and friends to sing carols, bag groceries and accept donations on behalf of the kids. Clovis fielded a team of guest baggers during the kick-off event at the Bethesda Safeway. Other guest baggers included 'Washington Post Live' host Ivan Carter, WPGC's Anji Corley, and MIX107.3 hosts.
Over $150,000 was raised thanks to the extraordinary support of the entire Mid-Atlantic Safeway team and Neediest Kids board member Greg Ten Eyck, Safeway Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations. Those funds will help us provide purchase essentials for students in need in throughout the region.
Football was in the Air
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Presents Check During Season-Ending Redskins' Home Game
CareFirst's David Grasso, VP Public Affairs, along with Neediest Kids Prince George's County Public School Coordinator Terry Hamlin, Exec. Director Lynne Filderman, Montgomery County Student Alex Taxin, and NK Volunteer Michael Williams were on the field during half-time at the Dallas v. Redskins game on December 27, 2009 for a check presentation. View half-time ceremony on Neediest Kids YouTube channel!
A very special thank you to CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield for their support of Neediest Kids. Funds have helped many students with health related needs receive support so they can stay in school!
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