Tickets are $75 and are available for purchase at rww.eventbrite.com
Featuring the talented Josh Norris for magic and entertainment, 14 year-oldlocal singing sensation Adalia Jimenez, a silent auction, heavy hor d’oeuvres, and several notable guest speakers.
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Nancy Squires of The Squires Group
National Capital Bank
Capitol Hill Business Improvement District
Capitol Hill Exxon
Phil Truluck, The Heritage Foundation
Media Sponsor:
K Street Magazine
Food Selections Provided By:
Cava Mezze
Matchbox Capitol Hill
The Sweet Lobby – Winner of Food Network’s Cupcake Wars
Featuring a Signature Dish from TopChef’s Bart Vandaele of Belga Cafe
Honorary Host Committee:
The Honorable Saxby Chambliss, United States Congress
The Honorable Barbara Lee, United States Congress
The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton, United States Congress
The Honorable Vincent Gray, Mayor of the District of Columbia
The Honorable Marion Barry, District of Columbia Council
The Honorable Muriel Bowser, District of Columbia Council
The Honorable David Catania, District of Columbia Council
The Honorable Jack Evans, District of Columbia Council
The Honorable Kenyan McDuffie, District of Columbia Council
The Honorable Vincent Orange, District of Columbia Council
The Honorable Tommy Wells, District of Columbia Council
George McDonald, Founder and President of The Doe Fund
Harriet McDonald, Executive Vice President of The Doe Fund
Ready, Willing & Working is gearing up for The 5th Annual Magic & Miracles benefit on Thursday, November 29 at The Atlas Performing Arts Center on H Street, NE. (Buy your tickets here!) Dozens of local businesses have generously donated items for the event’s silent auction. It is certainly going to be one of the highlights of the evening so don’t miss out!
A special thanks to our Silent Auction Chair, Linda Brekke who has also contributed many pieces of gorgeous jewelry to the event, that she handmade herself.
Please show your gratitude by patronizing these businesses for their support of Magic & Miracles:
Art and Soul Boutique
Bike and Roll DC
Bouvier International Salon
Bundle of Cookies
Dawn Price Baby
Edible Arrangements, Capitol Hill
Folger Theater
Forecast Fine Clothing and Home Accents
Frager’s Hardware
Georgetown Cupcake
Ginkgo Gardens
Hill’s Kitchen
Homebody – Outfitters for Contemporary Living
Labyrinth Games and Puzzles
Lavagna Ristorante Italiano
Michael Anthony Salon
Montemartre Restaurant
Newman Gallery and Custom Frames
Pesce Seafood Bistro
Playseum
Schooner Heron Charters
Tracy & Company Salon
Vidalia Restaurant
Washington Redskins
Washington Nationals
Woven History
and much more to come!
If your business would like to donate an item to the silent auction, please contact Kelly Maslar at kmaslar@capitolhillbid.org or 202-842-3333 ext. 10. All donations are tax-deductible.
Tickets are $75 and are available for purchase at rww.eventbrite.com
Featuring the talented Josh Norris for magic and entertainment, a silent auction, heavy hor d’oeuvres, and several notable guest speakers, including George and Harriet McDonald of The Doe Fund in New York City.
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Nancy Squires of The Squires Group
National Capital Bank
Capitol Hill Business Improvement District
Capitol Hill Exxon
Phil Truluck, The Heritage Foundation
Media Sponsor:
K Street Magazine
Food Selections Provided By:
Cava Mezze
Matchbox Capitol Hill
Featuring a Signature Dish from TopChef’s Bart Vandaele of Belga Cafe
Honorary Host Committee:
The Honorable Saxby Chambliss, United States Congress
The Honorable Barbara Lee, United States Congress
The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton, United States Congress
The Honorable Vincent Gray, Mayor of the District of Columbia
The Honorable Marion Barry, District of Columbia Council
The Honorable Muriel Bowser, District of Columbia Council
The Honorable David Catania, District of Columbia Council
The Honorable Jack Evans, District of Columbia Council
The Honorable Kenyan McDuffie, District of Columbia Council
The Honorable Vincent Orange, District of Columbia Council
The Honorable Tommy Wells, District of Columbia Council
George McDonald, Founder and President of The Doe Fund
Harriet McDonald, Executive Vice President of The Doe Fund
Ready, Willing & Working (RWW) is thrilled to announce that Paul Berry will be the master of ceremonies for the 5th Annual Magic & Miracles Fundraiser on November 29, 2012. The event will be held from 6:00-9:00pm at the Atlas Performing Arts Center on H Street, NE.
With more than 35 years of media experience, Paul Berry is one of Washington’s most respected journalists. Paul is host of his own weekly syndicated radio talk show on Radio America where he discusses local and national issues with newsmakers, journalists, and Washingtonians. In addition, Berry heads his media consulting business, and recently started his world-wide “R & B Travel” agency.
Paul was senior anchor for ABC-7”s 5, 6, and 11 pm newscasts in Washington DC. Berry joined ABC-7 in 1972 from his native city of Detroit where he spent four years as an anchor/reporter at the ABC owned outlet WXYZ. During his military service in the USAF, he graduated from the DoD Information School (DINFOS) and served with the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) assigned to the Tuy Hoa Air Force Base in Vietnam where he worked as Program Director and Sportscaster. While on assignment, Berry established the first independent FM radio station in South Vietnam.
Recognized as a “man of the people,” Berry is highly regarded in the Washington area for establishing two WJLA/community service programs, “Crimesolvers” and “Seven on Your Side.” Over the years, Berry has been recognized countless times for his relentless work and commitment to the community. In 1982, Berry was named the unanimous winner of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Ted Yates award, given to the individual demonstrating outstanding professional and personal qualities in their contribution to Washington television news and public affairs.
In November 1982, Washington Mayor Marion Barry honored Berry by declaring November 12, “Paul Berry Day in the District.” On February 15, 1994, D.C. Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly repeated the honor. Berry has also received community service awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the National Capital Optimist Club, and the Associated Press Chesapeake Broadcasters Award.
Berry received the 1986 Humanitarian Award of the National Martin Luther King, Jr., Student Leadership Conference in recognition of his long record of community involvement, particularly as a role model of Washington area youth. In 1989, Berry received both the Mid-Atlantic Professional Golfers’ Association -Citizens Award and the Olender Foundation “Generous Heart Award.” Washingtonian Magazine named Berry “Washingtonian of the Year” in 1991. He won the 1993 Capital Region Emmy Award for Outstanding News Anchor, and in 1994, Berry was voted into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences “Silver circle” in recognition of his 25 years of contributions to Washington Television.
Active in the community, Berry is a member of several local civic, charitable and professional organizations. He serves on the Board of Trustees for Ford’s Theatre in addition to several other boards including The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, and the Paul Berry Academic Scholarship Foundation. He is past president of the Chesapeake Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and currently serves as a commissioner for Maryland Public Television, and as a member of the Talbot County Tax Assessment Board, re-affirmed and appointed by Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley respectively.
Stay tuned for additional event details and ticket information.
Please note our venue change! The 5th Annual Magic & Miracles will be held on Thursday, November 29th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at The Atlas Performing Arts Center, located at 1333 H Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002.
More details to follow.
Magic & Miracles is an annual fundraiser benefiting Ready, Willing & Working, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization formed by the Capitol Hill BID in 2008. The “men in blue” that you see in the business areas of Capitol Hill, Barracks Row Main Street, North Capitol Main Street and Adams Morgan are all formerly homeless, formerly incarcerated individuals; many of whom have struggled with substance abuse. Ready, Willing & Working empowers these individuals to break their destructive cycles by offering a paid-work experience and supportive services that put them on the road to self-sufficiency.
The “Men in Blue” of Ready, Willing & Working celebrated Independence Day at the Capitol Hill Community Parade on 8th Street, SE (Barracks Row). Pushing their blue buckets along the parade route, they received some of the loudest cheers at the parade! The men passed out yellow balls, beads and candy to spectators. Check out our photo album on Facebook to see some of the highlights. On behalf of Ready, Willing & Working we hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July holiday!
The 5th Annual Magic & Miracles will be held on Thursday, November 29th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at The Hill Center (921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE). More details to follow.
Magic & Miracles is an annual fundraiser benefiting Ready, Willing & Working, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization formed by the Capitol Hill BID in 2008. The “men in blue” that you see in the business areas of Capitol Hill, Barracks Row Main Street, North Capitol Main Street and Adams Morgan are all formerly homeless, formerly incarcerated individuals; many of whom have struggled with substance abuse. Ready, Willing & Working empowers these individuals to break their destructive cycles by offering a paid-work experience and supportive services that put them on the road to self-sufficiency.
If you love to collect antiques, be sure to mark your calendars for Antiques Migration, presented by River’s Edge Antiques. Located in Pennsylvania, River’s Edge Antiques will be bringing an eclectic mix of antiques and collectibles down to the Washington, DC area on April 19, 20, and 21. A portion of their proceeds will benefit Ready, Willing & Working (RWW), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization launched by the Capitol Hill BID in 2008 as a solution to end homelessness and criminal recidivism through meaningful employment.
Antiques Migration will be held in Arlington, VA at the Lyon Community House: 1920 N. Highland Street, Arlington, VA 22201.
Thursday, April 19 – Sneak Preview 6:00-9:00pm ($5.00 entree fee benefits RWW)
Friday, April 20 – 9:00am – 7:00pm (Free Entry)
Saturday, April 21 – 9:00am – 5:00pm (Free Entry)
Delivery is available in the DC Metro area, and our “men in blue” will be assisting with the deliveries. Cash, Checks, and Visa/Mastercard will be accepted.
For information about River’s Edge Antiques, call 814-395-5267 or email uptonlloyd@live.com. You can also find them on Facebook; simply search for “rivers edge antiques.”
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RWW empowers individuals to break the cycles of homelessness, welfare dependency and criminal recidivism through a residential, paid-work rehabilitation program offering a holistic approach and supportive services that allow participants to achieve permanent self-sufficiency.
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The Fourth Annual Magic & Miracles event was held on November 30, 2011 to benefit Ready, Willing and Working. At the event we honored Nancy Squries and The Squires Group for their generous support of the program since its inception in 2008. Be sure to check out the video below for highlights of the event, featuring Nancy Squires and her presentation to the “men in blue.”
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Below is the video “Working It,” which was played at Magic & Miracles to honor Nancy and The Squires Group.
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