Ready, Willing & Working (RWW) is excited to announce that former Redskin’s Quarterback Fred Smoot will serve as the Master of Ceremonies at the 11th Annual Magic & Miracles Gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, June 3.
This year’s event will feature an open bar, delicious food, live music, a dazzling silent auction and a special video presentation as we celebrate the success of our in-house General Education Diploma (GED) program’s inaugural graduating class.
Don’t forget to purchase your ticket for this unforgettable evening and take advantage of our $70.00 “Early Bird” ticket specialbefore prices increase on Friday, May 3.
For more information, please click here or visit www.rwwdc.org.
Washington,
DC – Ready, Willing & Working (RWW) will host the 11th Annual Magic & Miracles Gala on Monday, June 3,
from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing
Arts.
Join RWW
for an exciting evening at the nation’s busiest performing arts center as the charitable
501c3 organization celebrates the success of their in-house General Education
Diploma (GED) program’s inaugural graduating class.
The gala
will feature delicious food, specialty cocktails, live music, a dazzling silent
auction, breathtaking views of the city from the Kennedy Center’s rooftop
terrace and an inspiring video presentation chronicling the academic journey of
the GED program participants.
“I look
forward to this event every year when dignitaries, supporters and participants
come together to celebrate the Magic of
Opportunity and the Miracle of the Human Spirit,” said RWW President Patty
Brosmer.
With support
from sponsors and an honorary host committee comprised of members of the United
States Senate and House of Representatives, Council of the District of Columbia
and other notables, Magic & Miracles
aims to raise awareness and much-needed funding for the RWW program. A limited
supply of “Early Bird” tickets are available for $70.00 until Friday, May 3. (Ticket
prices increase to $85.00 May 4.)
All
proceeds will benefit Ready, Willing & Working.
“Ready, Willing & Working” (RWW) is a
501(c) 3 non-profit organization that empowers individuals to break the cycles
of homelessness, welfare dependency and criminal recidivism through a paid-work
rehabilitation program offering holistic programs and supportive services that
allow individuals to achieve permanent self-sufficiency. More than 70% of
participants will never be homeless or incarcerated ever again. For more
information, visit www.rwwdc.org.
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Ready, Willing & Working (RWW) will hold the 11th Annual Magic & Miracles Gala on Monday, June 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Join RWW for an exciting evening at the nation’s busiest performing arts center as we celebrate the success of our in-house General Education Diploma (GED) students.
Enjoy live music, delicious food, breathtaking views of the city from the Kennedy Center’s rooftop terrace, a dazzling silent auction and special video presentation chronicling the journey to GED traveled by our inaugural graduating class.
Official “save the dates” will be mailed by the first week of April.
Sponsorship opportunities are available and tickets will go on sale in April. Please contact Patty Brosmer at pbrosmer@capitolhillbid.org for more information.
The 10th Annual Magic & Miracles Gala benefitting Ready, Willing & Working (RWW) was held on Wednesday, May 23, at The Heritage Foundation’s Rooftop and Theatre.
The evening began at 6:00 p.m. with live music from the Herb Scott Jazz Quartet, a dazzling silent auction and delicious food from Belga Cafe, Trattoria Alberto of Capitol Hill, Joselito, Insomnia Cookies and Windows Catering. Guests enjoyed an open bar that featured a “Men in Blue Margarita” as they mingled on the rooftop while taking in the beautiful weather and a panoramic view of Capitol Hill.
A sea of “Men in Blue,” guests and supporters filled the Allison Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. for an inspirational program and presentation. Patty Brosmer, President of Ready, Willing & Working, opened the program by honoring Paul Pascal, former Vice President and supporter of the “Men in Blue.” Patty then introduced legendary news anchor Paul Berry as Master of Ceremonies.
Local singing sensation Natalya Jimenez took the stage for a beautiful rendition of our National Anthem before Paul Berry introduced Councilmember Charles Allen and keynote speaker Willie Taylor. Councilmember Allen delivered remarks on how the “Men in Blue” impact the community and presented Patty Brosmer with a resolution to commemorate her 10 years of service as president. RWW participant Willie Taylor spoke about his personal struggle with homelessness and incarceration and how the program has helped him make a positive change in his life.
Next, Natalya and her sister Adalia Jimenez gave a heartfelt performance of “Lean On Me,” as the “Men in Blue” lined the stage with their arms around another.
The highlight of the evening was a special video presentation honoring George and Harriet McDonald of The Doe Fund, New York. The video (which can be viewed here) showcased the humble beginnings of RWW and how The Doe Fund’s philosophy of “work works” continues to change lives in New York. George and Harriet then took to the stage to accept an award presented by Patty, which was followed by an inspirational acceptance speech from George.
The program concluded with a surprise video produced by Matt McClain, which congratulated Patty for her 10 years as president of Ready, Willing & Working. Friends, coworkers and loved ones gathered on camera to express their appreciation for Patty and her dedication to the success of the program.
Thank you to all of our sponsors, silent auction donors, supporters and George and Harriet McDonald for making the 10th Annual Magic & Miracles a truly unforgettable evening!
Join the “Men in Blue” and community leaders for an unforgettable evening at the 10th Annual Magic & Miracles Gala on Wednesday, May 23, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Heritage Foundation’s Rooftop and Theatre located at 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE.
This year’s silent auction will feature over 50 fabulous items ranging from exciting experiences to luxurious travel accommodations, retail, dining, art, portrait sessions with award-winning photographers and more! The auction will be taking place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., so get ready to bid!
Click here to view our silent auction catalog!
Don’t forget to purchase your tickets HERE.
All proceeds raised from Magic & Miracles provide the supportive services that are necessary for our “Men in Blue” to become productive, contributing members of society.
Ready, Willing & Working (RWW) will host the 10th Annual Magic & Miracles Gala on May 23, from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at The Heritage Foundation’s Rooftop and Theatre located at 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE.
A limited supply of “Early Bird” tickets are available for $60 until Monday, April 23. Click here to take advantage of our “Early Bird” special before it’s too late!
The gala will feature food from top local restaurants including Trattoria Alberto of Capitol Hill, Belga Cafe, District Taco and Insomnia Cookies, specialty cocktails, silent auction, live music from the Herb Scott Jazz Quartet and a special video presentation a we honor our model program’s founders, George and Harriet McDonald of The Doe Fund, New York.
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
The Heritage Foundation
National Capital Bank
Metro Motors
Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District
Capitol Hill Business Improvement District
Honorary Host Committee:
The Honorable Sherrod Brown, United States Senate
The Honorable Robert P. Casey, United States Senate
The Honorable John Kennedy, United States Senate
The Honorable Lisa Murkowski, United States Senate
The Honorable Thom Tillis, United States Senate
The Honorable Patrick Toomey, United States Senate
The Honorable Chris Van Hollen, United States Senate
The Honorable Roger Wicker, United States Senate
The Honorable Hank Johnson, United States Congress
The Honorable Dave Loebsack, United States Congress
The Honorable Phil Mendelson, Chairman, District of Columbia Council
The Honorable Charles Allen, District of Columbia Council
The Honorable Mary Cheh, District of Columbia Council
The Honorable Jack Evans, District of Columbia Council
The Honorable David Grosso, District of Columbia Council
The Honorable Robert C. White, District of Columbia Council
Silent Auction Participants:
&Pizza
Baked & Wired
Barrel Oak Winery
Biker Barre
Boutique on the Hill
Bradford Portraits
Capital Teas
Capitol Hill Framing Shop
Cava Mezze
City Dogs
Clyde’s Restaurant Group
DC Dentist
DC Skydiving Center
Elite Island Resorts
Georgetown Hoyas Men’s Basketball
Giant Food
Hill’s Kitchen
International Spy Museum
Jade Fitness
Lubin Portrait Studio
Labyrinth Games & Puzzles
Lavagna
Liberty Mountain Resort
Masana NYC Portrait Artwork
Matchbox Pizza
Michael Anthony Salon
Newseum
Neptune Moon Art
Olivia Macaron
Palisades Chiropractic
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Quavaro
Reston Limousine Wine Tours
Snowshoe Mountain Resort
SoulCycle
Sunset Hills Vineyard
Takorean
The Geller Law Group
Union Station Redevelopment Corporation
Wagtime
Walt Disney World
Washington Nationals
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Woven History and Silk Road
Celebrate “A Decade of Opportunity” with Ready, Willing & Working at the 10th Annual Magic & Miracles Gala on May 23, from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at The Heritage Foundation’s Rooftop and Theatre located at 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Washington, D.C.
A limited supply of Early Bird tickets are now available for $60, with the special ending on Monday, April 23.
The gala will feature live music, catering from award-winning local restaurants, a silent auction and special video presentation as the organization honors their model program’s founders, George and Harriet McDonald of The Doe Fund, New York.
Tickets are available for purchase here and all proceeds will benefit Ready, Willing & Working.
The 10th Annual Magic & Miracles will be held Wednesday, May 23rd at The Heritage Foundation, Rooftop and Theatre from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M.
Join us for an evening of live music, catering from award-winning local restaurants and a silent auction as we honor our model program’s founders, George and Harriet McDonald of The Doe Fund, New York. George and Harriett have helped more than 22,000 men transform their lives.
With your support, homeless and formerly incarcerated men will receive paid work opportunities and supportive services that empower them to become productive citizens, breaking the cycles of homelessness, welfare dependency and criminal recidivism.
Click here to purchase tickets.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact Patty Brosmer at 202-842-3333 ext. 11 or pbrosmer@rwwdc.org for more information.
We are thrilled to be the recipients of a $10,000 grant from the 2018 Year of Giving MoonShare program through Sugarlands Distilling Company! Thank YOU for making this possible with all of your votes throughout the month of January. We appreciate every single one of you.
The grant will go directly to Ready, Willing & Working’s mission of providing opportunities for people who so desperately want to work, to lift themselves out of poverty, to escape destructive cycles and to be included in mainstream society.
Ready, Willing, and Working (RWW), a 501(c)3 organization aimed at ending the cycles of homelessness, welfare dependency, and substance abuse in Washington, D.C., was awarded a $20,000 grant to launch an in-house General Education Diploma (GED) program from the Capitol Hill Community Foundation (CHCF) and The National Capital Bank of Washington. The grant funding will be used to elevate RWW participants through improved literacy and education with the goal of obtaining their GED certifications.
Ready, Willing & Working is celebrating 10 years of providing paid work opportunities and supportive services to homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals and currently has approximately 50 participants in the program — 1/3 of whom do not have a high school diploma or equivalent. By offering a GED program to our participants, it will enhance their ability to obtain future employment when they’re ready to move on from the RWW program.
“In the ten years since we started Ready, Willing & Working, we’ve helped dozens of men become productive, taxpaying citizens through meaningful employment and supportive services,” said Patty Brosmer, President of RWW. “This generous grant will allow us to expand the services we offer and empower our participants to continue on the path of personal and economic growth while also enhancing the lives of their children and family members. Additionally, participants that leave RWW program for further education or GED required jobs will allow other applicants to participate. We currently have a waiting list of 150 applicants to the RWW program who would greatly benefit from work and supportive services.”
“I dropped out of school when I was 14 for a life of crime, drugs, and sleeping on the streets,” said Jeffrey S., RWW participant. “I never thought I’d could get my high school diploma or GED. Thanks to the support of the Capitol Hill Community Foundation and National Capital Bank, I will have the opportunity to get my GED so that I can become a commercial truck driver someday.”
Ready, Willing & Working plans to implement their GED certification program in Spring 2018.
For more information:
Ready, Willing & Working rwwdc.org
The Capitol Hill Community Foundation capitolhillcommunityfoundation.com
The National Capital Bank nationalcapitalbank.com
