Blanket Collection, Film Festival, High Tea, and More Events In Community’s Choice

The Black Child Development Institute invites you to their Celebrate Black Boys event February 24th at the THEARC (The ARC).  www.nbcdi.org

Help someone stay warm this winter.  Shepherd’s Cove Shelter is collecting new blankets.  Drop off your donation at their Capitol Heights location.  www.ucappgc.org

Do you have a story to tell?  The Annapolis Film Festival is seeking submissions for its 2024 Short Films Challenge.  The deadline is February 23rdwww.annapolisfilmfestival.com


Are looking for a program for daughter?  High Tea Society is dedicated to providing young girls from disadvantaged backgrounds with the critical social and professional skills to navigate from childhood to adulthood.  www.highsocietytea.org

The Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is implementing Project POWER, a reentry readiness program to offer women a second chance at life after incarceration.  www.dstfwac.org

Take a stand for your health.  Join Healthy DC and Me Leadership Coalition for their Dialysis Rally to Congress February 29th.  www.eventbrite.com

February 7th is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.  This year’s theme is Engage, Educate, Empower.  www.dchealth.dc.gov

Do you have a community event you want the DMV to know about?  Email Renee Nash at rnash@whur.com at least three weeks prior to your event.