COMMUNITY NEWS No One Will Out Work Us! November 2016 |
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Dear Friend of Project Briggs, Inc., The Board of Directors and Volunteers of Project Briggs, Inc., thanks to everyone for joining us for our organization's "Sunday Funday" Kickoff + Mixer event held Sunday November 6th at Pinstripes - Georgetown here in the nation's capitol. Your overwhelming support of Project Briggs, Inc. will propel us to do the work we are called to do! As we gear up for 2017, we plan to become the most visible independent non-profit in the Greater Washington DC - Baltimore area. To ensure we continue to move forward with our mission, Project Briggs, Inc. is moving forward towards our mission 2017 and we want to share this experience with you! In addition to being able to volunteer your time and service to our growing outreach programs, you can now volunteer your resources by donating monthly to our organization for as little as $1.00 or more by going to: projectbrigg.org Special Thanks *Photograpy Courtesy of Don Harris* *To View Event Photos, click on "Kickoff + Mixer" Button below* |
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Special Thanks The G-Listed Don Harris - Photography Pinstripes Georgetown JHawk Graphics, Inc. The Propel Foundation, Inc. The Misunderstood Social Worker - Joseph D. Williams At-Large DC Council Member Robert C. White, Jr. Ward 8 DC Council Member - LaRuby May Omega Entertainment HIS Grooming 64|Luxury Berry Butter EzsaidEZdoes - Eric Darnell DJ Suspence - Tyrone Spencer Volunteers |
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Us Helping Us, People Into Living, Inc. Honors Dr. Ron Simmons at its Annual Gala |
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"Ron Simmons has given his blook, sweat and tears over the past 25 years. He is synonymous with Us Helping Us", says James Hadley, Chairman of the organizations's board of directors. "Ones of the staffers was saying that two things remained constant over the years: Ron Simmons and the weekly support groups at Us Helping Us. You could always count on those two things being around, vibrant and ready to serve. Read Full Metro Weekly Article>> | | |
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Project Briggs, Inc. Supports Black-Owned Businesses HIS Grooming |
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HIS Grooming is the innovative name in Men's Grooming. Its foundation is built on the belief that today's man deserves more than just a haircut. He deserves an experience of professionalism and sophistication - mirroring his own life - in an environment that is exclusively tailored to him. HIS is a business as distrinctive and trend-setting as its clients - specifically those on Capital Hill - offering personalized grooming services and high-end grooming products, while encapsulating the history, spririt, and rich essence of the traditional barbership. Tell them Project Briggs, Inc. sent you! Learn more>> |
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| | Newsletter | Community Life in the DMV. Its mission is to promote activities and events that will connect black lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) men and women in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. View November Calendar>> November 2016 Networking Opportunities | Capital Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Networking Events & Community Engagement activities in the DMV! View Calendar>> November 2016 TAGG Magazine | Your It! Everything Lesbian, Queer, and Under The Rainbow... View TAGG Magazine>> SWERV Magazine | SWERV Magazine is a national lifestyle periodical, celebrating culture and community of African-American LGBT people throughout the country. View SWERV Magazine>> Washington Blade | America's Leading LGBT News Source View Washington Blade>> | | |
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| | Financial Tips | Watu Jackson, Chief Executive Officer for W Financial Solutions, LLC. Watu Jackson has been working in the financial services industry for 10 years in Public and Private Accounting as an Auditor, Tax Preparer, and Staff Accountant. He has a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Morgan State University and a Masters Degree from University of Maryland University College. He's currently starting up his own company W Financial Solutions, LLC who's goal is to work with individuals to become financially literate, build and protect their wealth. To obtain Watu Jackson's Financial Tip for the month of November, click button below. | | |
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Coach Shawn Stinson's November Health Tip TRICEPS! |
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Health & Wellness | Results are 80% nutrition...And only 20% fitness. Regardless of how much time and effort you devote to fitness, without the proper nutrition you will never MAXIMIZE your results. Coach Shawn specializes in body sculpting, and nourishment. No matter what your fitness goals are, he has several "80/20 Fitness" programs, guides and supplements specifically designed to help you attain your health and fitness goals from near or far!Don't waste valuable time sitting, thinking about it... "GET, COACH SHAWN FIT"! Learn more>>> |
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Project Briggs, Inc. On the Move! |
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| | Featured Article Project Briggs, Inc. Partners with UMES Organization to Provide Support An Inteview with Benjamin Webster, President Uniquely Defined Friday, October 21, 2016 - Project Briggs, Inc. Board Member Ben Pitts sat down with Benjamin Webster, President of Uniquely Defined to share with us information about his organization at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) whose goal is to create a more inclusive campus environment for lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender (LGBT) students. School continues to be a dangerous place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. A 2014 study by the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) found that 65% of LGBT students heard homophobic remarks frequently or often, 56% of LGBT students reported personally experiencingLGBT-related discriminatory policies or practices at school, and 33% of LGBT students were physicallyharassed (e.g., pushed or shoved) in the past year because of their sexual orientation. Click on the highlighted link to read Ben Pitt's interview: Interview with Benjamin Webster>> | | |
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| | Health & Wellness Project Briggs, Inc. successfully partnered with Kingdom Covenant Ministries located in Baltimore, MD to educate the faith-based community about Breast Cancer Awareness held Sunday October 30, 2016. Kingdom Covenant Ministries is a local assembly that produces the Kingdom Sound for those seeking to walk in Kingdom thinking, speaking & behaving. They are a Loving Ministry who accepts all people that have a love for God and his divine principles and teachings. Bishop A. Bernard Hector is an amazing Spiritual Leader as well as the Presiding Prelate of Kingdom Covenant Network. Please join them each Sunday Morning for Worship Service at 8:30 AM. They're located at 5215 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore Maryland 21215. All are encouraged to worship with them as they advance the Kingdom through developing disciples….. | | |
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Project Briggs, Inc. is pleased to bring you Teaser Trailer Episodes of the "Davenport Diaries" starromg Marvin Bowser who plays Barron Davenport and series charactor Tessa Davenport. Findout the intrigue, drama and possible danger that awaits them at the Davenport Estates! To subcribe, click on link: Subscribe to Davenport Diaires>> To View Trailer, click on the Davenport Trailer Button! | | |
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