WEAVE DC 15th Anniversary Gala
As a provider of legal, counseling, and education services for survivors of intimate partner abuse and gender-based violence, WEAVE — Washington Empowered Against Violence — Gala and fundraising efforts are supported by firm and corporate leadership from top legal and global telecommunication companies around the U.S. Their consistent and generous support ensures that 90% of sponsorships and ticket sales generated from the upcoming 15th Anniversary Gala will directly fund WEAVE programs, which is all the more reason YOU need to attend!
As WEAVE is one of our community partners, DCeventjunkie is proud to share the details of this fun, foodie-focused, fundraiser featuring an art exhibit from Vian Sora and a performance by Grammy nominated recording artist Carolyn Malachi. On September 22nd, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will house over 300 supporters of WEAVE for their 15th Anniversary Gala with VIP Reception and Awards Ceremony honoring:
- Senator Mike Crapo for the Lifetime Commitment Award
- Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan for the Corporate Stewardship Award
- Anne McFadden (AARP) and Marcia Marsh (World Wildlife Fund) for the Personal Service Award
Co-Chairs include Gail MacKinnon, Time Warner Cable and Kimberly Ball, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld with Honorary Diplomatic Chairs - The Ambassador of Mexico, Arturo Sarukhan and Mrs. Veronica Valencia-Sarukhan. The Honorary Committee includes Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Sen. Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY), Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA), Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX), Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX), Rep. Ben Quayle (R-AZ), Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-OH), Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY), Mayor Vincent Gray, Council Chair Kwame Brown, Council Member Muriel Bowser and Council Member David Catania.
As Social Media Committee Chair for this event, I’d like to give a very special thank you to the wonderful people who have joined our team to help spread word online for this wonderful and important cause and event. In the upcoming weeks we ask for your support in helping raise awareness for WEAVE and their mission by following #WEAVEDC on Twitter and sharing when you can, joining WEAVE on Facebook and Twitter, and keeping an eye out for upcoming blog posts from our team members:
- Stef Woods, Advocate, Adjunct Professor, Attorney and Blogger at CityGirlBlogs
- Chelsea Christensen, Membership Gifts Associate for the Washington Performing Arts Society, Actress/Model/Arts Advocate and Social Media Chair, WGIRLS DC
- Summer Whitford, The Food & Wine Diva and Author of Join Us At The Embassy, blogging at Delicious Prose
- Nakeva Corothers, Founder of the Nakeva Network – Photography, Nightlife PR, Social Media
- Miemo Khamvongsa, Graphic Designer and Blogger
- Cheryl Hackley, U.S. Federal Government by day, blogging and volunteering by eve – Let’s Do Small Things
- Heather Coleman, Strategic Communications Specialist for Hillmer and Blogger, Tumblr
- Tamara Rasberry, President of Rasberry Consulting, LLC, blogging at The Rasberry Experience
When: Thursday, September 22 | VIP 6:00 p.m.; Reception 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: U.S. Chamber of Commerce | 1615 H St. NW, Washington DC
Who: Community members from partner agencies, community nonprofits, DC govt and business
What’s Next? RSVP to secure you ticket and show your support for WEAVE
Category: FROM THE EDITOR, FUNDRAISERS, GALAS, LISA'S BLOG, NEW EVENTS
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