Fourth St. Friendship Hosts Back-to-School Giveaway and Popsicle Festival
Fourth Street Friendship SDA CHURCH Back to School Back Pack Back to School Popsicle Festival is huge success. Please let the public know that this soup kitchen needs about $30,000 to upgrade its stove and kitchen so they can continue to feed homeless on Sunday mornings.
We distributed 346 backpacks. We served 486 popsicles. We gave 398 veggie hot dogs. We provided personal grooming, haircuts, and/or braids to over 50 children.We taught 50 people the basics of infant CPR.We estimate the crowd size to be at least 450 people.
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Prof. Alvin Fuentes is teaching infant CPR.
Jasmine Jean-Calixte (WAU graduate), Tijuana Griffin (WAU graduate), and Alvin Fuentes (WAU professor and taught infant CPR)
Members of the 3rd District Police Department served the community fresh popcorn and potato chips.
We distributed 346 backpacks with school supplies to the community members.
Internet history of Renee Sterling, who is cutting the young man's hair.
Renee Sterling is a respected professional affiliated with Bennett Career Institute (BCI), a well-known cosmetology and barbering school located in Washington, D.C. She is recognized for her leadership in coordinating community-based grooming services, particularly through BCI’s outreach initiatives.
At events like the Popsicle Festival, Ms. Sterling has played a pivotal role in organizing teams of barbers and braiders to provide free grooming services to underserved youth. Her work reflects a commitment to uplifting the community through beauty education, mentorship, and service.
Julettia Williams (wearing shades in the background) allowed children to play with musical instruments as part of music therapy
Members of Fire Engine 6 engaged the community by providing fire safety education and assisting residents with sign-ups for smoke detector installations, helping to promote safer homes and neighborhoods.
We were honored to welcome Andrianna Lovelace, representing Councilmember Zachary Parker of Ward 5, Pastor Glenford Baxter of 4th Street Friendship SDA Church; and Commissioner Karla Lewis of ANC 5E to the Popsicle Festival.
We are especially grateful to ANC 5E for awarding $2,500 in grant funding to support the event. Commissioner Lewis continues to be a steadfast supporter of 4th Street Friendship’s community initiatives, and her presence at our events is always deeply appreciated.
It was a blessing to be used by God in service to our community, meeting needs and spreading joy.
Submitted Tijuana Griffin, Community Services Leader
Photos by Louis Williams