Volunteering for WETATi Academy (We're Empowered To Achieve The impossible): Catalogue for Philanthropy Greater Washington DC

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Annual WETATi Academy-Anne Reese Carswell Scholarship & Awards Gala

You're cordially invited to treat yourself to our Annual star-studded scholarship and awards gala event in a safe space at the beautiful Grand Ballroom and the iconic University of Maryland, College Park. This special evening honors and awards, WETATi Academy YoungPreneurs and community leaders dedicated to supporting our mission and vision. This stellar evening will celebrate the impactful achievements of our WETATi Academy students, peers, and mentors. The night includes inspiring success stories, recognition of achievements, and the awarding of scholarships that bolster our community's future leaders. By participating, you contribute to a supportive ecosystem where YoungPreneurs, especially from low- to- moderate income communities, flourish and drive local economies forward. Reserve your place in this celebration of empowerment and progress.

When: Saturday, June 20, 2026 (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Where: , 3972 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20742 map
Volunteer Info: We are looking for volunteers in different categories such as Set-up, Clean-up, registration, Greets, and Servers. We appreciate all the help we can get. All volunteers will get a complimentary gala ticket and more. The window for volunteering is between 10am-10pm. Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/8dZ1E85J8vwHu47x9
Contact: Joanna Swank-Chambers, (240) 743-6188
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Saturday, June 20, 2026 6:00 PM Saturday, June 20, 2026 10:00 PM America/New_York Annual WETATi Academy-Anne Reese Carswell Scholarship & Awards Gala https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-annual-wetati-academy-anne-reese-carswell-scholarship-and-awards-gala You\'re cordially invited to treat yourself to our Annual star-studded scholarship and awards gala event in a safe space at the beautiful Grand Ballroom and the iconic University of Maryland, College Park. This special evening honors and awards, WETATi Academy YoungPreneurs and community leaders dedicated to supporting our mission and vision. This stellar evening will celebrate the impactful achievements of our WETATi Academy students, peers, and mentors. The night includes inspiring success stories, recognition of achievements, and the awarding of scholarships that bolster our community\'s future leaders. By participating, you contribute to a supportive ecosystem where YoungPreneurs, especially from low- to- moderate income communities, flourish and drive local economies forward. Reserve your place in this celebration of empowerment and progress. Volunteers? We are looking for volunteers in different categories such as Set-up, Clean-up, registration, Greets, and Servers. We appreciate all the help we can get. All volunteers will get a complimentary gala ticket and more. The window for volunteering is between 10am-10pm. Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/8dZ1E85J8vwHu47x9 From: http://cfp-dc.org/cfpdc/2017-all-events.php?id=5356 3972 Campus Dr College Park MD 20742 Joanna Swank-Chambers joanna@wetatiacademy.org

Contact WETATi Academy (We're Empowered To Achieve The impossible)

Volunteer Coordinator

Nyumburu Cultural Center, University of Maryland, 4018 Campus Drive College Park, MD 20742 Map 240 743 6188 wetatiacademy.org

About the Charity

Young people of color in low-to-moderate income communities rarely see themselves as future successful entrepreneurs. WETATi (We're Empowered To Achieve The impossible) is changing that narrative by providing students from middle school through college with practical learning opportunities. Through hands-on coursework and one-on-one coaching, students learn about financial management, entrepreneurship, and workforce development while practicing the soft skills they need to secure employment. Every week, they complete a practical assignment that challenges them to experience a real-life workforce scenario. At term�s end, they are either certified as an Entrepreneur or Entrepreneurial Employee. Students who participate in the iDEA Lab take an idea from inception to implementation � culminating in an annual pitch competition where everyone receives valuable feedback from adult business owners; winners are supported in starting their own businesses. WETATi makes economic empowerment possible � one student at a time.

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