Press resources
PRESS PAGE
Crittenton Services Of Greater Washington Announces A Virtual Live Event Of Their 134th Celebration Will Premiere On Giving Tuesday.
CSGW is set to premiere a recording of their 134th Celebration Event virtually on YouTube and Facebook Live on November 29, 2022.
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2022 – Crittenton Services of Greater Washington (CSGW) recently hosted an event at The Hamilton Live in D.C. celebrating 134 years of the organization serving teen girls in the Greater Washington region. They Honored five distinguished trailblazers in the DC region, Maria Gomez, Founder and Former President & CEO of Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care, Dr. Unique Morris-Hughes, Director of D.C.’s Department of Employment Services, Narda Jones, Chief of Staff of the Federal Communications Commissions, Jan Adams, Found & CEO of JMA Solutions, and Meedie Bardonille, Founder & President of Black Nurse Collaborative Inc and Chair of D.C. Board of Nursing. The Honorees were introduced by five of CSGW’s exceptional Alumnae, making the focus of the program hearing the voices and stories of these incredible ten women. “My mom, my mentors, and Crittenton’s SNEAKERS program played a huge role in my high school journey. It helped me have the courage to believe in myself and not give up,” said Evelyn Granados, 2021 High School Graduate and CSGW Alumna. “I know who I am and who I want to be, and I know that I’m a strong, independent, powerful, and resilient woman who can do anything in life.”
Key figures in the region attended the event, including D.C.’s Mayor, Muriel Bowser, just two days after winning her election, and becoming the first African American woman to be elected for a third 4-year term as Mayor in the United States. She gave a heartfelt speech about the importance of investing in organizations like CSGW, who are dedicated to supporting teen girls and working in stride as a community to improve the circumstances for young people. “I am so happy to see you all in-person in Washington D.C. celebrating a 134 year old organization,” said Mayor Bowser. “We are all called-on as a community to do more, to make sure these children are reconnected, and to do all we can to skip them ahead and catch up. Our commitment to change the trajectory for young people may be among the toughest work we have to do. So, I want you to know that we have been a fan of Crittenton and we will continue to be a fan.”
Fox45’s Marc Clarke and WUSA9’s Allison Seymour were the emcees of the event, partnered with CSGW President & CEO Aaron Myers, and Board Members LaTara Harris and Bryan Traymont. They gave motivational remarks regarding the success of the organization’s programs and the goals they’re aspiring to achieve this year. During and after the program, the riveting Cheryl Pepsii Riley performed her hit songs along with other favorites. “Thank you so much to Crittenton Services of Greater Washington and Aaron Myers for bringing me on for this wonderful event,” said Cheryl Pepsi Riley. “Congratulations to everyone involved.”
CSGW will be premiering their 134th Celebration Ceremony virtually on both Facebook and YouTube this Giving Tuesday, November 29 at 8 PM EST. Attendees will have the opportunity to relive the night once more and experience the magic from the comfort of their homes or on the go. Along with attending the virtual event, you can also make a donation in support of teen girls on this upcoming Giving Tuesday.
If you would like to RSVP for this exclusive Facebook and YouTube Live event, please visit this Facebook Event or email asaturni@crittentonservices.org if you are not a Facebook user. If you would like to make a Giving Tuesday donation, please visit their donation page on their official website.
For any questions or press inquiries, please contact Abby Saturni at asaturni@crittentonservices.org or visit https://www.crittentonservices.org/contact/.
###
About CSGW: For 134 years, Crittenton Services of Greater Washington (CSGW) has equipped teen girls in underserved communities with the skills and support to navigate the challenges of middle and high school. Through the lens of trauma-informed care, our programs teach teen girls to value their gifts and develop essential life skills. Most importantly, they attain a belief in their ability to succeed. The success of our programs are reflected by our 100% graduation rate, with 83% of our graduates going on to attend a two- or four-year college. Please visit https://www.crittentonservices.org to learn more about our programs.
Press Contact:
Abby Saturni
Director of Communications
Crittenton Services of Greater Washington
asaturni@crittentonservices.org
Https://www.crittentonservices.org
Sponsor language/logos
©2022 Crittenton Services of Greater Washington®. All rights reserved.
Crittenton Services Of Greater Washington Announces Honorary Host Committee Members For 134th Anniversary Celebration
CSGW is proud to have DC and Montgomery County Councilmembers joining their Celebration Honorary Host Committee in support of teen girls.
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, 2022 – Crittenton Services of Greater Washington (CSGW) will celebrate their 134th Anniversary Celebration Thursday, November 10th at The Hamilton Live in Washington DC and is excited to announce their Honorary Host Committee. The committee is made up of DC and Montgomery County (MoCo) Councilmembers who have continuously shown support for teen girls in their regions. CSGW partners with DC Public Schools (DCPS) and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) to deliver their youth development programs that equip teen girls with the tools and support they need to thrive through the difficult years of Middle and High School. “We are proud to have our champions in government spaces” stated Aaron Myers, President & CEO of the organization. “We are now in position to serve more girls than we’ve ever served before and to also offer mental health services to our girls for the first time. The support of our local and national representatives equals a win for the girls of Washington DC and Montgomery County.”
CSGW announced at the beginning of the current school year that they are poised to deliver programs to over one thousand teen girls, an increase in attendees that surpasses all former years, placing them in 29 schools across the region. “I became a program leader because I like to make a difference in their lives,” said Deija Blackman, program leader for Goal Setting Girls in Montgomery County. “I like to be a part of the change, and enjoy watching them grow through their teen years and transitioning into college.” In the 2021-2022 school year, CSGW boasted 100% graduation rates for their participants, and are working to continue this trend in the current school year. Participants have stated that CSGW has positively impacted both their school and home lives according to CSGW evaluation reports. CSGW delivers data informed curriculum over the course of 26 weeks during the school year. This year, CSGW has partnered with Catholic University, University of the District of Columbia, Gallaudet University, Bowie State University and Howard University as site placement for BSW and MSW students, where they assist program leaders and staff in delivering programs to the participants.
Alumnae of the program took part in interviewing this year’s roster of Honorees, and will introduce them to those who will gather to celebrate the organization’s 134 years of service. This year’s honorees are: Jan Adams, Founder & CEO of JMA Solutions, Meedie Bardonille, Founder & President, Black Nurse Collaborative, Chair of DC Board of Nursing, María S. Gómez, Founder, Former President and CEO of Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care, Narda Jones, Chief of Staff, Federal Communications Commissions, and Dr. Unique N. Morris Hughes, Director, District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES).
Those who wish to attend this year’s celebration are encouraged to find more information at CSGW’s official website.
The list of Honorary Host Committee Members is as follows:
- United States Senator Chris Van Holland
- DC Councilmembers:
- Brianne K. Nadeau
- Allen Charles
- Christina Henderson
- Kenyan McDuffie
- Mary Cheh
- Chairman Phil Mendelson
- Robert White
- MoCo Councilmembers:
- Andrew Friedson
- Gabe Albornoz
- Nancy Navarro
- Sidney Katz
To purchase your ticket, become a sponsor, or learn more about this event please visit our website.
For any questions or press inquiries, please contact Abby Saturni at asaturni@crittentonservices.org or visit https://www.crittentonservices.org/contact/.
###
About CSGW: For 134 years, Crittenton Services of Greater Washington (CSGW) has equipped teen girls in underserved communities with the skills and support to navigate the challenges of middle and high school. Through the lens of trauma-informed care, our programs teach teen girls to value their gifts and develop essential life skills. Most importantly, they attain a belief in their ability to succeed. The success of our programs are reflected by our 100% graduation rate, with 83% of our graduates going on to attend a two- or four-year college. Please visit https://www.crittentonservices.org to learn more about our programs.
Press Contact:
Abby Saturni
Director of Communications
Crittenton Services of Greater Washington
asaturni@crittentonservices.org
Https://www.crittentonservices.org
©2022 Crittenton Services of Greater Washington®. All rights reserved.
Crittenton Services of Greater Washington Celebrates 134 Years This November
CSGW announces 134 years of championing young women across the region, and invites you to join them on November 10th to celebrate prominent women and resilient Crittenton girls.
WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES – (Date) – Crittenton Services of Greater Washington (CSGW) is celebrating 134 years of service to young women across the region at their annual fundraising event. This year’s theme is “Time To Thrive” and will be hosted at The Hamilton Live on November 10, 2022 at 6 PM. CSGW will be honoring five distinguished women accompanied by a Crittenton Alumna. The Leadership Honorees will be given awards for their active leadership in their communities and for being inspirations to teen girls across the region.
“I am so proud of the work Crittenton continues to do to meet the needs of teen girls that reside in this region.” said Aaron Myers, Interim President and CEO. This year, CSGW has partnered with the DC Department of Health and Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services to provide mental health services to their participants, a projected number of 1,100 teen girls. Myers continued, “Our results are clear, with a 100% graduation rate last year, and 83% enrolled in college upon graduation, our plan is to support these positive trends so that our girls have a better chance at a brighter future.”
The hosts for the evening are the iconic husband & wife duo, WUSA9’s Get Up DC Host, Allison Seymour, and Marc Clarke, President of Marc Clarke Media and Host of BMORELIFESTYLE on Fox45. Known for her roles in Tyler Perry’s best-selling playwrights, American Singer and Actress Cheryl Pepsii Riley will be performing throughout the evening and award ceremony. Honorary host committee members include Senator Chris Van Hollen, and Councilmember Brianne Nadeau.
The special guests being honored are as follows:
Jan Adams, Founder & CEO of JMA Solutions
Meedie Bardonille, Founder & President, Black Nurse Collaborative, Chair of DC Board of Nursing
María S. Gómez, Founder, Former President and CEO of Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care
Narda Jones, Chief of Staff, Federal Communications Commissions
Dr. Unique N. Morris Hughes, Director, District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES)
To purchase your ticket, become a sponsor, or learn more about this event please visit https://crittentonservices.org/event/134th-anniversary-celebration/.
For any questions or press inquiries, please contact Abby Saturni at asaturni@crittentonservices.org or visit https://crittentonservices.org/contact/.
###
About CSGW: For 133 years, Crittenton Services of Greater Washington (CSGW) has equipped teen girls in underserved communities with the skills and support to navigate the challenges of middle and high school. Through the lens of trauma-informed care, our programs teach teen girls to value their gifts and develop essential life skills. Most importantly, they attain a belief in their ability to succeed. The success of our programs are reflected by our 100% graduation rate, with 83% of our graduates going on to attend a two- or four-year college. Please visit https://www.crittentonservices.org to learn more about our programs.
©2022 Crittenton Services of Greater Washington®. All rights reserved.
Our press team is excited to work with journalists to share compelling stories about our Youth Development Programs and the incredible teen girls we serve. If you’re a member of the media and would like to talk to our team, please send an email to asaturni@crittentonservices.org
Only media inquiries will get a response. Please visit our contact page for other inquiries.