Save your seat (or table) at the event by October 9 for early bird pricing!   Click here to save your seat! INTRODUCING THE 2023 SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD RECIPIENTS Join us for the community celebration on November 17     We are so excited to announce that we will be honoring three extraordinary people with the 2023 William T. Newman Spirit of Community. Individually and collectively, these recipients represent the passion, commitment, and community advocacy that define the Award and the absolute best vision of what Arlington can be. Early bird registration is now open for the November 17 awards luncheon, so we look forward to you joining us in celebrating these individuals and our community: John Foti John has coached Arlington youth baseball for decades, and his investment in kids does not end with athletics. Most recently, John helped establish the all-volunteer After School Enrichment Matters (ASEM) which supports students of Arlington's eight Title 1 elementary schools in gaining access to free afterschool programming. Since its founding, ASEM has awarded over $125,000 to Title 1 elementary schools in Arlington, providing over 4,000 students access to theater, dance, soccer, robotics, and field trips. Dr. Tsehaye Teferra Dr. Teferra is founder and President of the ECDC Enterprise Development Group (formerly Ethiopian Community Development Council). He has served as Chair of the Resettlement Committee of Refugee Council USA, and Vice Chair and Chairman of the Virginia State Refugee Advisory Council. He was appointed by the Arlington County Board to serve as a founding member of the Arlington County, Virginia, Multicultural Commission, as well as a member of the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Task Force for Arlington’s Future, and the Diversity Dialogue Task Force. Andres Tobar In addition to serving as Executive Director of Shirlington Education and Employment Center for nearly 20 years, his community leadership has included many years as president of the Kiwanis Club of South Arlington, board member for the Arlington Food Assistance Center, co-chair of the African-American/Hispanic Coalition, state director of the Virginia League of United Latin American Citizens (including two years as national Vice President), and as co-chair of the Immigrant Educational Rights Coalition. On Friday, November 17 at 11 AM (ET) at Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, the 30th annual Spirit of Community will bring together business, civic, and philanthropic leaders, as well as Arlingtonians from all walks of life, for a celebration of these individuals who have made Arlington a better home for all of us. Click here or the button below to save your seat (or table) with early bird prices until October 9, and watch/share this 90-second video from last year's event to get excited! Save your seat here!     Spirit of Community Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorships of the celebration & luncheon support Arlington Community Foundation’s operations and mission-critical programming including student scholarships, support for our lowest income neighbors, and in-the-moment funding for pressing community issues as they arise. We welcome both individual and company/organization sponsorships at all levels. Visit this page to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Trouble seeing this e-mail? View it as a webpage.   About Arlington Community Foundation Arlington Community Foundation was established in 1991 to serve as a permanent community endowment built by the gifts and charitable legacies of individuals, families, and businesses for the betterment of Arlington County. As a grantmaker, convener, and sponsor of special initiatives, the Community Foundation strives to strengthen local nonprofits, encourage better understanding of the needs of Arlingtonians, and address the most critical issues of our time to ensure our community provides opportunity for everyone. Connect with us Arlington Community Foundation | 4601 N Fairfax Drive, Suite 1050, Arlington, VA 22203 703-243-4785 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!