Graduation party for Eliana G

Eliana G., the youngest daughter of Zufan G., just graduated from high school. Their family came from Eritrea as refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic, and have worked hard to build a life in their new home. Eliana was a leader in her school, and has received a scholarship to attend college in the fall. The refugee relief committee of my havurah, Fabrangen, has been sponsoring and working with them after being linked up by ECDC, the Ethiopian Community Development Council. We are very proud of Eliana and her entire family for their strength, hard work, and courage, and wish them a bright future. 

Plus, great injera and homemade Eritrean food. Thanks also to the dedicated and kind members of Fabrangen who have been there for the family.

Volunteer Arlington- MLK day of service

Photographs made at the annual Volunteer Arlington at W-L High School to spend the day in service to the community as part of honoring the birthday and example of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Several hundred volunteers were busily engaged in a range of charitable activities. US Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) attended and made remarks, as did other local elected officials and community notables at the beginning of the program.

A day on, rather than a day off.

Thanks to Lisa Fikes,  Brenda Nardone, and Jen Roder, of the Leadership Center for Excellence.

Senator Warner