7 Questions with Rebecca Read Medrano, Executive Director of GALA Theatre

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Spur Local

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month we welcome Rebecca Read Medrano to 7 Questions. Rebecca has served as chief finance and administration officer for GALA Hispanic Theatre since 1976. Medrano has also served as the principal development and marketing staff member, managing GALA’s $4.2M capital campaign and developing its strategic marketing plan. GALA (Grupo de Artistas Latinoamericanos) Hispanic Theatre is a National Center for Latino Performing Arts in the nation’s capital. Since 1976,GALA has been promoting and sharing the Latino arts and cultures with a diverse audience, creating work that speaks to communities today, and preserving the rich Hispanic heritage for generations that follow.
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“WhatsUpWednesday” 08.27.14

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Spur Local

There’s no better way to enjoy this last week of summer than to check out what our nonprofits are up to on this #whatsupwednesday. As DC schools welcome back students and teachers, many of our nonprofits are busy, busy, busy! Check out the video version HERE

At Washington School for Girls, students shared fun times and giggles as they got to know one another during the back-to-school “name game”!
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Today Reading Partners was at Patterson Elementary School in DC, where they put the finishing touches on their reading center!
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Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless (new ’14-’15 Catalogue charity) is almost done collecting backpacks to help their kids look cool for school!
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Joseph’s House celebrated Blossom Ewin (left), one of their nurse’s aides, on the occasion of her retirement. Scott Sanders, Deputy Director, says of Blossom: “Her big heart, compassionate care, and mothering ways have endeared her to legions of Joseph’s House residents, volunteers, staff, and friends.”

Crossroads Community Food Network (new ’14-’15 Catalogue charity) enjoyed this beautiful Wednesday at their weekly market where they double the value of federal nutrition benefits (like food stamps or WIC) spent at market for low-income shoppers – fresh fruits and veggies for all!

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Latino Student Fund received over 10 boxes of supplies from a surprise back to school drive thanks to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Center for Education & Workforce!
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A big congratulations to each of these nonprofits on another outstanding week!

7 Questions with Adam Levner, Executive Director of Critical Exposure

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Spur Local

Adam As we wrap up blogs for Artist Awareness Month, we welcome Adam Levner, Executive Director of Critical Exposure to 7 Questions. Critical Exposure trains youth to use photography and advocacy to make real change in their schools and communities. Previously, Adam worked as a fifth grade teacher and then as a community organizer with Stand for Children, where he led successful reform efforts that resulted in over $20 million annually in additional revenue for Prince George’s County, MD school district.

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Around Town 8/22-8/28

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Barbara Harman

Upcoming this week Catalogue charities bring a handful of outdoor events, volunteer opportunities, and theater and film premieres. What a wonderful way to get out into the community, meet some of our nonprofits, and enjoy summer while we still can. Hope everyone is enjoying this rather seasonal August, our Catalogue team certainly is!

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“What’s Up Wednesday” 8.20.14

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Spur Local

Today’s #whatsupwednesday post features Catalogue nonprofits doing great work all over the DC area — from Whole Foods in Georgetown to Children’s National Medical Center across town. Take a look (and see the video here)!

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The Importance of Arts in Youth Empowerment

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Spur Local

August is Artist Appreciation Month and we welcome Executive Director Nancy Schwalb from to speak about the important influence of artistic creativity on youth development and empowerment. The D.C. Creative Writing Workshop, based in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Southeast D.C., unites parents, teachers and professional writers-in-residence to transform the lives of youth through self-expression and the power of the written word.

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Around Town 8/15-8/21

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Spur Local

We hope everyone’s enjoying August! We at Catalogue are all pleasantly pay for someone to write your essay surprised by the lack of humidity this month! This upcoming week brings Happy Hours, baseball games, a day of fishing, and a powerful doc screening. An eclectic batch of events brought to you by Catalogue nonprofits, hope to see you at an event!

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Around Town 8/8-8/14

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Spur Local

August is finally here! The roads are clearing out, sidewalks are opening up, and we are all trying to soak up and enjoy this last month of summer. If you’re not lounging on the beach or out of town with the family, have fun close to home at some great events put on Catalogue nonprofits! This week we bring you an array of theater performances, outdoor volunteer events, film festivals!

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