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"RE-EDUCATE, RE-UNIFY, RE-CONNECT THROUGH THE ARTS"
Phone/Fax: (866) 549 - 2725 * E-mail: Info@RaisingExpectationsDC.org
Phone/Fax: (866) 549 - 2725 * E-mail: Info@RaisingExpectationsDC.org
Raising Expectations Inc. (R.E.) sponsors our own arts-based
education workshops for youth in the DC-metropolitan area
community as well as provides arts-based education services to youth
participants in community organizations.
Click here to e-mail us and organize a special workshop with R.E.
instructors in our network. See photo gallery for pictures from past
workshops.
May 2010
Annual Spring Fundraiser!
Wine Tasting Fundraiser Reception Event (Goal: $1,000)
When: Wednesday, May 12th (6:00pm - 9:00pm)
Location: Cedar Crossing Tavern (341 Cedar Street, NW, WDC)
Walking distance from Takoma Park metro (red line)
Click on Flyer here
"Jewelry Design 101" Workshop Series
Dates: Tuesday, May 18th and Thursday, May 20th
Where: Ferebee Hope Recreation Center (3999 8th Street, SE)
Raising Expectations Inc. will welcome again Mrs. Danielle
Nicole Woodhouse-Johnson, jewelry designer and owner of
Flamboyan Designs (www.flamboyan.etsy.com). The
workshop series, entitled “Jewelry Design 101: Designing
Jewelry to Reflect Your Personal Style,” will teach youth
how to create their own wearable necklaces, rings, and
earrings. Click here to read flyer. Download registration
form and sign up for classes!
April 2010
Shakere Making Workshop series
Dates: Tuesday, April 13th and Wednesday, April 14th (7:00-9:00pm)
Where: Ferebee Hope Recreation Center (3999 8th Street, SE just off Yuma Street)
(Click here to view Photo Album pictures from workshops and bring this activity to your
school or youth service organization soon.)
March 2010
Liturgical Dance Workshop series
Dates: Thursday, March 11th and 18th
Where: Ferebee Hope Recreation Center (3999 8th Street, SE just off Yuma Street)
(see Photo Gallery pictures)
January - February 2010
Joy of Dance workshop series held at Ferebee Hope Recreation Center (see photo gallery)
November 2009
Cheesecake Baking Workshop held at Latin American Youth Center's Art & Media House
(see photo gallery)
October 2009
"Green the Block" Mosaic/Sculpture Environmental Youth Art Project
Dates: Saturday, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
**Meeting time varies depending on your neighborhood - see times at local library)**
Help clean up your neighborhood and reduce trash waste by reusing collected trash to
create large sculpture and stop global warming message with other youth. Learn skills from
environmental educators and professional artists. Create a Community Action Plan and
present your mosaic sculpture at the 2009 International Day to Stop Global Warming on
October 24th. Download flyer and register with RE Form.
Click here for Sponsorship application form.
September 2009
Park Triangle Music Studio Tour (www.parktriangle.com)
Location: 5511 Illinois Avenue, NW
Date: Wednesday, September 30th (6-8pm)
Space is Limited! Click here to RSVP Today!
Join other youth for a special tour of the music studio's state-of-the-art multimedia space in
upper NW. Learn from music producers how to create musical beats and develop your own
lyrics for the Green the Block Environmental project in October.
July 2009
Summer 2009 Youth Recycling Art Project:
Mosaic Art & Decoupage Workshop Series
Location: Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative
Date & Time: July 2 and 9, 2009
The theme of the workshops focused on the beauty of
recycling and reusing of products. Raising Expectations
Inc. (R.E.) hosted a Mosaic Design & Decoupage Work-
shop Series for our summer youth arts education
program. Presented by Jokeeta Joyner, Founder/CEO
of HarrietGirls, Inc., the hands-on workshop provided
youth with skills in how to make creative art of their own
using decoupage plates, recycled bottles, and
plates/mirrors for mosaic art.
May 2009
"Cinco de Mayo" Fundraiser Happy Hour Celebration
Location: The Culture Shop, 341 Cedar Street, NW
Date: Tuesday, May 5th (6:30 - 8:30pm)
In celebration of the Mexican defeat over the French, R.E.
celebrated "Cinco de Mayo" with a festive Mexican
theme. The atmosphere was lively with music, decor-
ations, andhappy hour specials at The Culture Shop in
Takoma Parkneighborhood of upper Northwest DC.
Community members enjoyed happy hour drink specials
and made tax-deductible charitable donations to
support the vision of Raising Expectations Inc. in educ-
ating and motivating young people about their culture
through creative expression. We'd like to thank our hosts
at the Culture Shop as well as Sabor Catering for their
in-kind donation of food, chips & dips for our annual spring
fundraiser event.
March & April 2009
African Dance & Drumming Workshop Series
Locations: Benning Park Recreation Center &
United Planning Organization (NW)
Date: Friday, March 20 & 27, April 1 & 8
Co-hosted by Words, Beats, and Life, Inc., R.E.
instructors taught youth at Benning Park Recreation
Center and at the United Planning Organization (NW)
about the oral traditions of West Africa and the cultural
connection to artistic expression through dance and
drumming. Youth exercised their bodies and minds
as they moved to African dance steps and learned how
to drum in unison with African percussion instruments.
Taught by members of Farafina Dance Ensemble and Dono Drums Percussion Group -- Bintou
Kouyate, Jabari Exum, and Malari Moore -- this year's dance workshop series were made
possible largely through an incubator grant from the United Black Fund. For completing the
dance workshops, youth participants received beautiful African fabric pieces to wear and
perform in during their classes.
January & February 2009
"Step in the Name of Love" Hand-Dancing Workshop Series
Dates: January 30 & February 6
Youth from Fihankra-DC organization, Southeast recreation centers, and the Far Southeast
Family Support Collaborative learned the steps of hand-dancing and DC traditional styles
from Miss Priscilla Wiley, the Spin Queen. She taught them how to keep the rhythm with funky
beats of hand-dancing music and line-dancing music for all ages. Young girls and boys from
Ferebee Hope Recreation Center and Fihankra-DC practiced their steps in both classes and
remain dedicated to learning the basic hand-dancing counts and leader-follower dance
partner rules. The youth also enjoyed a special showcase of her dancing skills with her partner
who she performs with at various parties and special occasions in the DC-metropolitan area.
December 2008
4th Annual Holiday Celebration, " A Hip-Hop Holiday"
Location: Emergence Community Arts Collective (www.ecac-online.org)
733 Euclid St, NW
Date: Friday, December 19, 2008 (7:00 - 9:00pm)
Raising Expectations Inc. celebrated its 3rd year of
service in youth arts eduction with the theme of a
Hip-Hop music. Performances included R.E. youth
participant and new DJ Arts Apprentice, DJ Killa Cam
(see picture to right), Woodland Youth Dance Group, and
locally known hip-hop/spoken word artist, Bomani D'Mite
Armah. Guests also enjoyed a slideshow presentation of
R.E. youth accomplishments , bidded on their art works,
and enjoyed dishes prepared by youth participants from
the culinary arts workshops.
November 2008
Nutritious Soul Food Culinary Arts Workshop Series
NAFFCA Building, 5505 5th Street, NW, DC 20012 (corner of 5th and Kennedy Streets)
Date: Friday, November 14th (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Raising Expectations Inc. hosted a 2nd culinary arts workshop with a focus on nutrition,
hygiene, and soul food style dishes led by owner of Vita’s Eatery (www.vitaseatery.com),
LeVita Mondie, and Chef Esther of Red Aster Foods (www.redasterfoods.com). Originally
planned at the National Association for Former Foster Care Children of America (NAFFCCA),
due to emergency situations, our 2nd culinary arts series workshop was re-located to the
home kitchen of R.E.’s Founder, Abeo Anderson. Despite the smaller kitchen space, the
youth and adult participants learned a lot from the chefs and were provided with hands-on
experience in the kitchen preparing nutritional soul food dishes. The first dish was Sour Cream
Chicken prepared by Chef Esther. Before starting, she led the students in a hand-washing
exercise to make them more aware of cleanliness in cooking. The Sour Cream Chicken
included ingredients such as onions, paprika, salt, chicken broth, sour cream and flour for the
sauce. The second dish was Orange-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with ingredients such as
squeezed orange juice, flour, sugar in the raw, salt, lemon zest, and butter. The third dish to
complete the soul food meal was Collard Green Wontons with ingredients such as wonton
wrappers, canola oil, hot pepper sauce for dipping.
2008 Urban Mental Health Initiative Symposium and PSA Release
DCTV Studios, 901 Newton Street, NE, DC
Date: Saturday, November 15th (2:00 - 7:00pm)
Fifteen youth actors and writers from Raising Expectations Inc. partnered with Aalia Group
Inc. to create a series of PSAs on teen drug use prevention based on their own personal
stories and using spoken word/poetry written by youth as well! We are extremely proud of
what our youth actors have accomplished thus far in this important media project. The final
products were debuted at an open public symposium with expert panelists in the mental
health field on November 15, 2008 from 2:00 – 7:00 pm at DCTV Studio. Hopefully we can
count on you for a tax deductible donation to “Raising Expectations Inc.” to cover some of
the huge expenses needed for video production and editing of their PSAs. Make a donation
via Paypal today! Contact Aalia Group, Inc., at (301) 384-5092 or visit www.aaliagrp.org for
more information.
October 2008
"Look Here" Photography Learning Workshop Series begins
Emergence Community Arts Collective, 733 Euclid Street, NW, DC 20001
Date: October 24, 2008 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Student and adult/parent participants learned special techniques for best quality
photography. Those who attended had an opportunity to hear from two local
photographers/videographers about their careers and the infinite potential income through
their work. Participants also took photos and were models for R.E.'s 3rd Annual Holiday
Celebration Photo Art Gallery Auction. The scheduled date is Friday, December 19th, so
please mark your calendars. The websites for feature photographer/presenters in this
workshop are: www.sidneyandcompany.com and www.vterraunce.com. This workshop is a
series and will be continued at a later date.
September 2008
2nd "Mixin' and Jammin'" DJ'ing Skills Workshop Series
Emmanuel Baptist Church, SE
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2552 Ainger Place, SE (Woodland Terrace Community)
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Students from predominantly the Southeast neighborhood of Woodland Terrace
participated in R.E.'s 2nd DJ'ing skills workshop (1st held at Latin American Youth Center's Art
& Media House). DJ RBI and DJ I-wah (also an R.E. Board member) taught valuable
techniques for youth to become successful, entrepreneurial DJs one day. Students enjoyed
listening to music and mixing on the DJ's turntables. They were fascinated by the level of
discipline needed to become a master DJ, in addition to the high price costs of DJ
equipment. This workshop will become a series. Interested students who would like to work
as a R.E. Arts Apprentice with one of our affiliated DJs should complete form here.
August 2008
Ft. Stevens Recreation Center Youth Mural Project
(Started August 27-30th - 4 day project with Ward 4
Community Dedication Ceremony)
R.E. organized Ward 4 youth again in its 2nd youth mural
project. This year, young people will work with AM/Radio,
a consortium of conscious and revolutionary artists, to
design a mural that reflects the values and spirit of the
rightwood community. If you live in the Brightwood
eighborhood in upper NW, please complete a Community
Input Survey for the youth artists participating in this
beautification initiative and community service project.
Contact R.E. and we can coordinate a team of profess-
ional artists to work with your youth on a mural project.
July 2008
Hair Brading Art Workshop
Location: Sankofa Films, Books, and Videos (Shaw/Howard DC)
Youth, especially teenage girls, joined together at Sankofa
Film & Bookstore to hear and learn more two braiding hairstylists
in the DC-metro area. The presenters had lots of helpful braiding
techniques for the youth participants. Mothers and Grandmothers
also participants also learned and joined in on the practice
sessions after the presentation. R.E. even had some male
participants in the audience benefiting from the hair braiding
discussions. Stay tuned for the next series of hair braiding
workshops.
May - June 2008
Stop the Violence Youth Advocacy & Crime Prevention Workshop Series & Art Gallery Project
Location: Emery Recreation Center (Starts May 30th - 3 Fridays and Saturdays)
Students from Ward 4 schools had the opportunity to creatively resolve conflicts through role
playing and created a plan of action for their communities. Gallery artwork reflected what
they learned on crime prevention strategies. Their artwork was showcased at Emery
Recreation Center in Ward 4 and finally at the DC Superior Courthouse over the summer.
Scholarship prizes were awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize gallery winners! .See our photo
gallery pictures soon from Superior Courthouse gallery opening reception. Special thanks to
our sponsor, the Georgia Avenue Rock Creek East Family Support Collaborative (www.
garcec.org)
education workshops for youth in the DC-metropolitan area
community as well as provides arts-based education services to youth
participants in community organizations.
Click here to e-mail us and organize a special workshop with R.E.
instructors in our network. See photo gallery for pictures from past
workshops.
May 2010
Annual Spring Fundraiser!
Wine Tasting Fundraiser Reception Event (Goal: $1,000)
When: Wednesday, May 12th (6:00pm - 9:00pm)
Location: Cedar Crossing Tavern (341 Cedar Street, NW, WDC)
Walking distance from Takoma Park metro (red line)
Click on Flyer here
"Jewelry Design 101" Workshop Series
Dates: Tuesday, May 18th and Thursday, May 20th
Where: Ferebee Hope Recreation Center (3999 8th Street, SE)
Raising Expectations Inc. will welcome again Mrs. Danielle
Nicole Woodhouse-Johnson, jewelry designer and owner of
Flamboyan Designs (www.flamboyan.etsy.com). The
workshop series, entitled “Jewelry Design 101: Designing
Jewelry to Reflect Your Personal Style,” will teach youth
how to create their own wearable necklaces, rings, and
earrings. Click here to read flyer. Download registration
form and sign up for classes!
April 2010
Shakere Making Workshop series
Dates: Tuesday, April 13th and Wednesday, April 14th (7:00-9:00pm)
Where: Ferebee Hope Recreation Center (3999 8th Street, SE just off Yuma Street)
(Click here to view Photo Album pictures from workshops and bring this activity to your
school or youth service organization soon.)
March 2010
Liturgical Dance Workshop series
Dates: Thursday, March 11th and 18th
Where: Ferebee Hope Recreation Center (3999 8th Street, SE just off Yuma Street)
(see Photo Gallery pictures)
January - February 2010
Joy of Dance workshop series held at Ferebee Hope Recreation Center (see photo gallery)
November 2009
Cheesecake Baking Workshop held at Latin American Youth Center's Art & Media House
(see photo gallery)
October 2009
"Green the Block" Mosaic/Sculpture Environmental Youth Art Project
Dates: Saturday, October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
**Meeting time varies depending on your neighborhood - see times at local library)**
Help clean up your neighborhood and reduce trash waste by reusing collected trash to
create large sculpture and stop global warming message with other youth. Learn skills from
environmental educators and professional artists. Create a Community Action Plan and
present your mosaic sculpture at the 2009 International Day to Stop Global Warming on
October 24th. Download flyer and register with RE Form.
Click here for Sponsorship application form.
September 2009
Park Triangle Music Studio Tour (www.parktriangle.com)
Location: 5511 Illinois Avenue, NW
Date: Wednesday, September 30th (6-8pm)
Space is Limited! Click here to RSVP Today!
Join other youth for a special tour of the music studio's state-of-the-art multimedia space in
upper NW. Learn from music producers how to create musical beats and develop your own
lyrics for the Green the Block Environmental project in October.
July 2009
Summer 2009 Youth Recycling Art Project:
Mosaic Art & Decoupage Workshop Series
Location: Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative
Date & Time: July 2 and 9, 2009
The theme of the workshops focused on the beauty of
recycling and reusing of products. Raising Expectations
Inc. (R.E.) hosted a Mosaic Design & Decoupage Work-
shop Series for our summer youth arts education
program. Presented by Jokeeta Joyner, Founder/CEO
of HarrietGirls, Inc., the hands-on workshop provided
youth with skills in how to make creative art of their own
using decoupage plates, recycled bottles, and
plates/mirrors for mosaic art.
May 2009
"Cinco de Mayo" Fundraiser Happy Hour Celebration
Location: The Culture Shop, 341 Cedar Street, NW
Date: Tuesday, May 5th (6:30 - 8:30pm)
In celebration of the Mexican defeat over the French, R.E.
celebrated "Cinco de Mayo" with a festive Mexican
theme. The atmosphere was lively with music, decor-
ations, andhappy hour specials at The Culture Shop in
Takoma Parkneighborhood of upper Northwest DC.
Community members enjoyed happy hour drink specials
and made tax-deductible charitable donations to
support the vision of Raising Expectations Inc. in educ-
ating and motivating young people about their culture
through creative expression. We'd like to thank our hosts
at the Culture Shop as well as Sabor Catering for their
in-kind donation of food, chips & dips for our annual spring
fundraiser event.
March & April 2009
African Dance & Drumming Workshop Series
Locations: Benning Park Recreation Center &
United Planning Organization (NW)
Date: Friday, March 20 & 27, April 1 & 8
Co-hosted by Words, Beats, and Life, Inc., R.E.
instructors taught youth at Benning Park Recreation
Center and at the United Planning Organization (NW)
about the oral traditions of West Africa and the cultural
connection to artistic expression through dance and
drumming. Youth exercised their bodies and minds
as they moved to African dance steps and learned how
to drum in unison with African percussion instruments.
Taught by members of Farafina Dance Ensemble and Dono Drums Percussion Group -- Bintou
Kouyate, Jabari Exum, and Malari Moore -- this year's dance workshop series were made
possible largely through an incubator grant from the United Black Fund. For completing the
dance workshops, youth participants received beautiful African fabric pieces to wear and
perform in during their classes.
January & February 2009
"Step in the Name of Love" Hand-Dancing Workshop Series
Dates: January 30 & February 6
Youth from Fihankra-DC organization, Southeast recreation centers, and the Far Southeast
Family Support Collaborative learned the steps of hand-dancing and DC traditional styles
from Miss Priscilla Wiley, the Spin Queen. She taught them how to keep the rhythm with funky
beats of hand-dancing music and line-dancing music for all ages. Young girls and boys from
Ferebee Hope Recreation Center and Fihankra-DC practiced their steps in both classes and
remain dedicated to learning the basic hand-dancing counts and leader-follower dance
partner rules. The youth also enjoyed a special showcase of her dancing skills with her partner
who she performs with at various parties and special occasions in the DC-metropolitan area.
December 2008
4th Annual Holiday Celebration, " A Hip-Hop Holiday"
Location: Emergence Community Arts Collective (www.ecac-online.org)
733 Euclid St, NW
Date: Friday, December 19, 2008 (7:00 - 9:00pm)
Raising Expectations Inc. celebrated its 3rd year of
service in youth arts eduction with the theme of a
Hip-Hop music. Performances included R.E. youth
participant and new DJ Arts Apprentice, DJ Killa Cam
(see picture to right), Woodland Youth Dance Group, and
locally known hip-hop/spoken word artist, Bomani D'Mite
Armah. Guests also enjoyed a slideshow presentation of
R.E. youth accomplishments , bidded on their art works,
and enjoyed dishes prepared by youth participants from
the culinary arts workshops.
November 2008
Nutritious Soul Food Culinary Arts Workshop Series
NAFFCA Building, 5505 5th Street, NW, DC 20012 (corner of 5th and Kennedy Streets)
Date: Friday, November 14th (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Raising Expectations Inc. hosted a 2nd culinary arts workshop with a focus on nutrition,
hygiene, and soul food style dishes led by owner of Vita’s Eatery (www.vitaseatery.com),
LeVita Mondie, and Chef Esther of Red Aster Foods (www.redasterfoods.com). Originally
planned at the National Association for Former Foster Care Children of America (NAFFCCA),
due to emergency situations, our 2nd culinary arts series workshop was re-located to the
home kitchen of R.E.’s Founder, Abeo Anderson. Despite the smaller kitchen space, the
youth and adult participants learned a lot from the chefs and were provided with hands-on
experience in the kitchen preparing nutritional soul food dishes. The first dish was Sour Cream
Chicken prepared by Chef Esther. Before starting, she led the students in a hand-washing
exercise to make them more aware of cleanliness in cooking. The Sour Cream Chicken
included ingredients such as onions, paprika, salt, chicken broth, sour cream and flour for the
sauce. The second dish was Orange-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with ingredients such as
squeezed orange juice, flour, sugar in the raw, salt, lemon zest, and butter. The third dish to
complete the soul food meal was Collard Green Wontons with ingredients such as wonton
wrappers, canola oil, hot pepper sauce for dipping.
2008 Urban Mental Health Initiative Symposium and PSA Release
DCTV Studios, 901 Newton Street, NE, DC
Date: Saturday, November 15th (2:00 - 7:00pm)
Fifteen youth actors and writers from Raising Expectations Inc. partnered with Aalia Group
Inc. to create a series of PSAs on teen drug use prevention based on their own personal
stories and using spoken word/poetry written by youth as well! We are extremely proud of
what our youth actors have accomplished thus far in this important media project. The final
products were debuted at an open public symposium with expert panelists in the mental
health field on November 15, 2008 from 2:00 – 7:00 pm at DCTV Studio. Hopefully we can
count on you for a tax deductible donation to “Raising Expectations Inc.” to cover some of
the huge expenses needed for video production and editing of their PSAs. Make a donation
via Paypal today! Contact Aalia Group, Inc., at (301) 384-5092 or visit www.aaliagrp.org for
more information.
October 2008
"Look Here" Photography Learning Workshop Series begins
Emergence Community Arts Collective, 733 Euclid Street, NW, DC 20001
Date: October 24, 2008 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Student and adult/parent participants learned special techniques for best quality
photography. Those who attended had an opportunity to hear from two local
photographers/videographers about their careers and the infinite potential income through
their work. Participants also took photos and were models for R.E.'s 3rd Annual Holiday
Celebration Photo Art Gallery Auction. The scheduled date is Friday, December 19th, so
please mark your calendars. The websites for feature photographer/presenters in this
workshop are: www.sidneyandcompany.com and www.vterraunce.com. This workshop is a
series and will be continued at a later date.
September 2008
2nd "Mixin' and Jammin'" DJ'ing Skills Workshop Series
Emmanuel Baptist Church, SE
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2552 Ainger Place, SE (Woodland Terrace Community)
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Students from predominantly the Southeast neighborhood of Woodland Terrace
participated in R.E.'s 2nd DJ'ing skills workshop (1st held at Latin American Youth Center's Art
& Media House). DJ RBI and DJ I-wah (also an R.E. Board member) taught valuable
techniques for youth to become successful, entrepreneurial DJs one day. Students enjoyed
listening to music and mixing on the DJ's turntables. They were fascinated by the level of
discipline needed to become a master DJ, in addition to the high price costs of DJ
equipment. This workshop will become a series. Interested students who would like to work
as a R.E. Arts Apprentice with one of our affiliated DJs should complete form here.
August 2008
Ft. Stevens Recreation Center Youth Mural Project
(Started August 27-30th - 4 day project with Ward 4
Community Dedication Ceremony)
R.E. organized Ward 4 youth again in its 2nd youth mural
project. This year, young people will work with AM/Radio,
a consortium of conscious and revolutionary artists, to
design a mural that reflects the values and spirit of the
rightwood community. If you live in the Brightwood
eighborhood in upper NW, please complete a Community
Input Survey for the youth artists participating in this
beautification initiative and community service project.
Contact R.E. and we can coordinate a team of profess-
ional artists to work with your youth on a mural project.
July 2008
Hair Brading Art Workshop
Location: Sankofa Films, Books, and Videos (Shaw/Howard DC)
Youth, especially teenage girls, joined together at Sankofa
Film & Bookstore to hear and learn more two braiding hairstylists
in the DC-metro area. The presenters had lots of helpful braiding
techniques for the youth participants. Mothers and Grandmothers
also participants also learned and joined in on the practice
sessions after the presentation. R.E. even had some male
participants in the audience benefiting from the hair braiding
discussions. Stay tuned for the next series of hair braiding
workshops.
May - June 2008
Stop the Violence Youth Advocacy & Crime Prevention Workshop Series & Art Gallery Project
Location: Emery Recreation Center (Starts May 30th - 3 Fridays and Saturdays)
Students from Ward 4 schools had the opportunity to creatively resolve conflicts through role
playing and created a plan of action for their communities. Gallery artwork reflected what
they learned on crime prevention strategies. Their artwork was showcased at Emery
Recreation Center in Ward 4 and finally at the DC Superior Courthouse over the summer.
Scholarship prizes were awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize gallery winners! .See our photo
gallery pictures soon from Superior Courthouse gallery opening reception. Special thanks to
our sponsor, the Georgia Avenue Rock Creek East Family Support Collaborative (www.
garcec.org)
STAY TUNED FOR MORE YOUTH ART ACTIVITIES WITH
RAISING EXPECTATIONS INC. ARTISTS IN OUR CONSORTIUM!
RAISING EXPECTATIONS INC. ARTISTS IN OUR CONSORTIUM!
