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At this time of Thanksgiving, we would like to thank all of our donors, community partners, employers, staff, and interns who helped further our mission to make the workplace more diverse and inclusive for all young people. We would not be where we are today without your generous support! We are very thankful for your ongoing commitment to our mission and look forward to supporting even more young people in the upcoming year!
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Our
Lighting the Way
Gala was a huge success!
Thank you to our incredible community for helping to make our recent Gala
a huge success! We are grateful to our sponsors, donors, guests, and of course our amazing alumni interns for a successful and fun evening and for everyone's support to further our mission!
We heard from our talented alumni and presented our
Champion Award to
Congressman David Trone and
The Wharf (accepted by
Elinor Bacon), two of our valuable employer partners. We met our overall fundraising goal and surpassed our Scholarship matching fund goal at the Gala of $25,000, reaching $
28,342.00! If you would still like to support our scholarship goal to ensure our programs are available to all qualified young people, you can do so
here or by texting "light" to 202-798-3261.
Thank you to everyone for making the evening an incredible success!!!
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2020 WINTER APPLICATION DUE DATE
HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO:
December 6, 2019
The deadline for Winter 2020 applications has been extended to December 6, 2019. We have some fantastic internships lined up for winter. If you are interested in applying, please do so
here
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If you are interested in becoming an employer partner, we are actively recruiting new employers. Please find out more
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#GivingTuesday
marks a day of international charitable giving.
If you were unable to make it to our Gala, or you would like to make an end-of-year gift, please consider donating
to support our programs!
This year we have a page with the Catalogue for Philanthropy -
To donate, visit BroadFutures' page here:
You can also donate via text:
Text "give" to 202-798-3261
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Intern Spotlight - Cameron Jackson
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Our November Intern Spotlight features
Cameron Jackson
, an alumni intern from our Summer 2019 Program! Cameron is currently a freshman at the University of the District of Colombia, where he is pursuing a major in psychology.
This past summer, Cameron interned at CBRE, a real estate company at The Wharf, where he was recognized for his thoughtful and hardworking nature. At our recent Gala, Cameron presented our Champion Award to Wharf for their commitment to an inclusive workforce.
Looking back on his experience this summer, Cameron commented, "BroadFutures has taught me to improve my social skills and not let anyone discourage me from my purpose."
We wish you the best of luck with the rest of your time at UDC, Cameron!
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26 November 2019
At this time of Thanksgiving, we would like to thank all of our donors, community partners, employers, staff, and interns who helped further our mission to make the workplace more diverse and inclusive for all young people. We would not be where we are today without your generous support! We are very thankful for your […]
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PLEASE JOIN US in Lighting The Way....
Our Fall Gala
is only two weeks away!
Purchase your Tickets/Sponsorships TODAY...
Thank You to our Additional Sponsors...
Supporters
Ginger & John Andelin
Chevy Chase Trust
Paula & Todd Hansen
Bambi Kramer
Amy & Bob Vieth
Advocates
Rick Carlson
Lisa Grove
Michael Houston
Mimi & John Kneuer
Mary Richardson & Bill O'Neil
Nico Zavaleta
Capitol Partners
Jane & Michael Powell
Visionary Partners
Susan & John Colby
Leslie & Bruce
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The 2019-20 Catalogue for Philanthropy is OUT... and BroadFutures is in it!!!
Each year Catalogue for Philanthropy evaluates nonprofits on their distinction, merit, and impact in order to highlight the best local charities and their work. We are excited to announce that BroadFutures has been selected to be a part of the 2019-20 Nonprofit Class!
Here is BroadFutures' page on the Catalogue website. The same information can also be found on page 52 of the Catalogue.
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WINTER 2020 APPLICATION DUE DATE
HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO:
The deadline for Winter 2020 applications has
been extended to November 15, 2019.
We have some WONDERFUL internships lined up for winter.
If you are interested in applying, please do so
HERE
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If you are interested in becoming an employer partner, we are actively recruiting new employers. Please find
out more
HERE
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Intern Spotlight - Katherine Crater
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Meet
Katherine Crater, a graduate of our Summer 2019 Program! She is currently attending Montgomery College and majoring in graphic design. Her interests include Marvel, video editing, and animals. This summer Katherine interned at the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) where she proved to be an excellent graphic designer. Katherine did such a wonderful job that ASAN has asked her to continue working for them on a project basis, which she is doing while also attending classes.
Looking back on her experience with BroadFutures, as well as her time now working with ASAN, Katherine commented, "
The experience at BroadFutures taught me things that I may not have already known before, or had known but expanded upon. The drama sessions were very entertaining and the trips were fun as well. I also enjoyed getting to know some new people.
I had a really enjoyable time working at ASAN as their graphic designer for their Annual Report. The fact that their theme for the Annual Report this year was a comic aesthetic made it more fun. Right now I'm editing their easy read toolkit icons, as well as making a couple other graphics.
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Congratulations, Katherine, on continuing your graphic design work at ASAN and your education!
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Employer Spotlight - The Arc of Northern Virginia
This month we would like to shine the spotlight on
The Arc of Northern Virginia, a new employer partner who started working with us this past summer. The Arc of Northern Virginia is a local chapter of the largest non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc shares our mission of empowering individuals with disabilities. The Arc's mission is to promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to help support inclusion in the community.
Larry Rockwell, Director of Communications & Community Relations, worked closely with our intern this past summer. Looking back on the experience, Larry had this to say,
"As an organization that serves individuals with developmental disabilities, we are keenly aware of the skills, talents, and abilities that these young people possess, but are too often overlooked in the workplace. As fierce advocates for expanding opportunities for men and women with a disability to enjoy meaningful employment, we were thrilled to partner with BroadFutures to "walk the walk." We identified a set of skills and tasks that were needed, and BroadFutures matched us with a student intern who fit the bill perfectly. But in addition to those job skills, our intern also brought a greater sense of awareness of the needs, even to us. While we hope her job experience with The Arc of Northern Virginia was rewarding, we know that we, as an organization, are richer as a result of her being with us, and of our relationship with BroadFutures."
Thank you for those kind words, Larry! More information about The Arc of Northern Virginia can be found
here.
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31 October 2019
PLEASE JOIN US in Lighting The Way.… Our Fall Gala is only two weeks away! Purchase your Tickets/Sponsorships TODAY… Thank You to our Additional Sponsors… Supporters Ginger & John Andelin Chevy Chase Trust Paula & Todd Hansen Bambi Kramer Amy & Bob Vieth Advocates Rick Carlson Lisa Grove Michael Houston Mimi & John Kneuer Mary […]
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Support BroadFutures by becoming a SPONSOR for our Lighting the Way FALL GALA!
Join us in celebrating 6 years of BroadFutures at our Fall Gala!
By sponsoring the Gala, you can help us to continue our mission of changing lives for people with learning and related disabilities.
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Information Session for 2020 Programs - October 9th
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Staff Spotlight - Alexa Weidanz
This month we are excited to feature Alexa, our Senior Program Associate! Alexa has been an inspiring and critical addition to the BroadFutures team. In addition to providing
overall support for the coordination and management of our programs, Alexa serves as a mentor to our interns.
When reflecting upon her time with BroadFutures, Alexa had this to say:
Over these past two years at BroadFutures, I have acted as a mentor to over 30 young people in five different programs. Watching and participating in their growth has been so rewarding, and I am always thrilled to hear about the continued successes of our alumni. I also really enjoy being able to share ideas and strategies with other mentors and our team. BroadFutures's ability to build community amongst interns, employer partners, and staff is one of the program's greatest strengths!
We appreciate all the work you do! Thank you for passion and commitment to our mission Alexa!!!
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Employer Spotlight - American Institutes for Research
Our Employer Spotlight for the month of September features
American Institutes for Research (AIR)! AIR is
one of the world's largest behavioral and social science research organizations, focused on using the best science available to help make the world a better place. AIR is proudly committed to fully integrating diversity and inclusion in their strategy, operations, and work environment.
When speaking about the internship program AIR puts on each summer, Taliba Boone, Recruiting Project Associate, commented: "
One of the things about our internship program that stands out this year is our partnership with BroadFutures. This year we have Christian, and he's working in our IT department, and I must say that he has been getting great reviews. Diversity and inclusion is important, because it shows in the work that we do. You need people from diverse backgrounds who have diverse thoughts. It just makes the work stronger and makes organizations as a whole stronger."
We love how AIR makes diversity and inclusion a top priority. We are so grateful for our partnership! More information about AIR can be found here.
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Intern Spotlight - Brad Veira
This month we are shining the intern spotlight on
Brad Veira! Brad recently graduated from Kipp DC and this fall he started at the University of the District of Colombia where he wants to major in mechanical engineering. His favorite class this semester is trigonometry.
Brad was an amazing addition to our summer 2019 cohort. He worked very hard interning for Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID). He enjoyed his internship and really liked the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of tasks, one of his favorite being using the power washer! Brad reflected on his time with BroadFutures, saying he learned "
how to open up more and be more attentive."
We enjoyed getting to know you this summer, Brad, and we wish you the best of luck at UDC!
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WINTER 2020 APPLICATION DUE DATE:
The deadline for Winter 2020 applications is October 15, 2019. If yo
u are interested in applying,
please do so
HERE
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If you are interested in becoming an employer partner, we are actively recruiting new employers. Please find
out more
HERE
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STAY CONNECTED!
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1 October 2019
Support BroadFutures by becoming a SPONSOR for our Lighting the Way FALL GALA! Join us in celebrating 6 years of BroadFutures at our Fall Gala! By sponsoring the Gala, you can help us to continue our mission of changing lives for people with learning and related disabilities. Register Now! Information Session for 2020 Programs – October […]
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A Successful Conclusion to our 2019 Summer Cohort!
On August 9th, we celebrated the successful completion of our largest program to date, serving 36 interns and partnering with 33 employers.
We are grateful to all of our new and returning inspired employer partners who hosted our interns and provided them with invaluable experiences and critical support. We are also thankful to our parents, staff and donors for their partnership in ensuring a successful summer program. We appreciate those who took time out of their busy work days to come to our final intern presentations and employer recognition. We feel so fortunate to have this incredible community supporting us!
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Support BroadFutures by becoming a SPONSOR for our Lighting the Way FALL GALA!
Join us in celebrating 6 years of BroadFutures at our Fall Gala!
By sponsoring the Gala, you can help us to continue our mission of changing lives for people with learning and related disabilities.
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Intern Spotlight - Jack Hostetler
Meet
Jack Hostetler - our featured August Intern Spotlight! A 19-year-old from Alexandria, Virginia, Jack enjoys cooking and learning about history. He plans to attend college in the spring and eventually become a classics or history professor.
Jack recently completed the BroadFutures summer 2019 program, and he was an incredible addition to our largest cohort yet. Willing to complete any assignment thrown his way, Jack proved to be a diligent, committed intern for The Cormac Group. His assignments included attending hearings on the Hill, including the Mueller Hearing, summarizing the hearings into a comprehensive report, and many other research tasks on a wide variety of topics, including cryptocurrency, healthcare, and education. When reflecting upon his experience with BroadFutures, Jack noted that the program helped him "
light the path I want to take to succeed in the future."
It has been a pleasure working with you, Jack, and we can't wait to see what you accomplish in the future!!
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Employer Spotlight - NBC Sports Washington
This month we are thrilled to be featuring a new employer partner, NBC Sports Washington! NBC Sports Washington is an American sports network that broadcasts regional coverage of sporting events, primarily focusing on professional sports teams within the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. area. Launched in 1984, NBC Sports Washington is currently available on over 25 cable providers throughout Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The channel also reaches well over 4.7 million households throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
This summer marks our first partnership with NBC Sports Washington, and we look forward to growing our partnership. When asked about their experience this summer, Kim Mosley, Senior Marketing Manager at NBC Sports Washington, said, "
We had a rewarding experience hosting Austin during our inaugural session. The BroadFutures mentors and facilitators provided resources and enrichment opportunities that set us up for success and helped Austin grow in his role and contribute to our marketing initiatives."
Thank you for those kind words, Kim! More information about NBC Sports Washington can be found here.
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Information Session for 2020 Programs - October 9th
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WINTER 2020 APPLICATION DUE DATE:
The deadline for Winter 2020 applications is October 15, 2019. If yo
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If you are interested in becoming an employer partner, we are actively recruiting new employers. Please find
out more
HERE
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