My Bougie Baby™ has just announced a retail and marketing partnership with one of the hottest new fashion designers on the market, KAS Collection, Inc. KAS Collection Inc. is a high-end couture fashion company which specializes in sophisticated evening wear, stylish men and women business suits, and high fashion urban apparel.

Wendy Pittman, Founder of My Bougie Baby™ and Kenneth F. Flanagan

On June 1, 2011 My Bougie Baby™ boutique will open within House of KAS at National Harbor, the premier waterfront destination in the D.C. Metro Area which is home to fine dining, entertainment and nightlife, extraordinary shopping and five hotels. Previously sold through trunk shows Wendy’s offering of beautiful high quality, and smartly-priced pieces will now be available for retail sale at House of KAS.

Join Wendy Pittman, Founder of My Bougie Baby™  on Saturday, June 4th from 4:30 until 7:00 p.m. in celebrating the this new partnership and the arrival of the full line of My Bougie Baby™’s Urban, Chic, Kid Couture at House of KAS!

Light Fare | Swag Bags for the first 20 Shoppers |Character Artist| Bougie Bucks & More

*A portion of the proceeds will benefit Courage for Kids, a nonprofit supporting at-risk kids in the Washington, DC area.

WHEN: Saturday, June 4th from 4:30 until 7:00 p.m.

WHERE:
House of KAS
161 Fleet Street
National Harbor, MD 20745
Ph. 301-839-3715

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In partnership with Courage for Kids, Dr. Michael F. Chiaramonte will host a fundraiser to raise money and awareness for the nonprofit’s United Communities Against Poverty (UCAP) Connected Initiative on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Bella Cosmetic Surgery at National Harbor. Courage for Kids launched its UCAP Connected initiative to raise money to support homeless children at United Communities Against Poverty’s Shepherd’s Cove.  Courage for Kids plans to donate funds which will be used to provide additional staff, and extend the hours of operation for Shepherd’s Cove’s daycare to provide a safe and educational environment for children whose mothers working late shifts, or who otherwise can’t pick up their children by 6:00 p.m. Additionally, Courage for Kids with the help of Dr. Chiaramonte and KAS Collections’s Kenneth E. Flanagan will treat homeless mothers to a back to work makeover.

Dr. Michael F. Chiaramonte

Dr. Chiaramonte is generously donating 10% of proceeds from the day to Courage for Kids. As an incentive, he is offering his patients special savings for appointments made from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on June 15th including:

• Up to 25 units of BOTOX® Cosmetic with Each Syringe of JUVÉDERM® XC.

• Receive 20% off BOTOX® Cosmetic

• Buy 2 kits of LATISSE®, Get 2 FREE ($240 value)

The day will wrap up with a celebratory reception from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. where guests will enjoy champagne donated by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly and nosh on hors d’ouevres donated by Bond 45. The reception will include a check presentation, and remarks from special guests Andrea Harrison who represents District 5 of the Prince George’s County Council ; Gwendolyn Ferguson, President and CEO of UCAP; Andrea Rodgers, President and CEO of Courage for Kids; and Kenneth E. Flanagan, designer behind KAS Collection, Inc.

Mr. Flanagan has generously offered to assist Courage for Kids in making over two of the mothers who are working with UCAP to enter the workforce. Mr. Flanagan and Ms. Rodgers will take these women to Macy’s to find some interview and work attire for them. Dr. Chiaramonte will provide the women with skincare to help them look their best.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Andrea Harrison, Prince George’s County Council Member, District 5

Appointments from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Reception from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Bella Cosmetic Surgery
120 Waterfront Street, Suite 400
National Harbor, Maryland 20745
Ph. 301-567-6767

About Dr. Michael F. Chiaramonte

Dr. Michael F. Chiaramonte serves as Medical Director of Bella Cosmetic Surgery in National Harbor, Maryland and often practices in Alexandria, VA. A plastic surgeon who performs all the requisite procedures on patients’ faces, breasts and bodies, he also has a strong interest in downtime-minimizing nonsurgical techniques. He occupies the chairman position of the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Southern Maryland Hospital Center; he also staffs Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Johns Hopkins and Suburban Hospital.

Dr. Chiaramonte received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Maryland completed his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He trained and completed extensive courses in General Surgery, after which he fulfilled his Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, taking the opportunity to work with and learn from many notable practitioners. He is a Board Certified Diplomate of The American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons. Dr. Chiaramonte was an instructor of Plastic Surgery at Johns Hopkins, where he performed surgery and lectured on procedures such as abdominoplasty and breast augmentation.

Ancillary to his services to local populace looking for a Maryland or Alexandria, VA plastic surgeon, Dr. Chiaramonte is the author of many medical publications and articles that have appeared in medical journals. He also lectures frequently at national and regional conferences.

Dr. Chiaramonte counts himself a member of many professional medical organizations, including The American Society of Plastic Surgery. He also holds Executive membership at the National Capital Society of Plastic Surgeons.

About United Communities Against Poverty (UCAP)

UCAP was established in 1964 and was designated as the official Community Action Agency (CAA) for Prince George’s County in 1978. UCAP, a non-profit 501(c)(3), is the leading advocate for communities of people facing deficiencies in education, affordable housing, economic stability, and adequate health care access. UCAP is dedicated to providing ample services to individuals and families whose quality of life has been negatively impacted by poverty, unemployment, homelessness, crime, and inadequate public health services. Through UCAP’s rigid outlay of programs, the residents (including individuals and families) of the County are able to achieve stabilization and become self-sufficient members of the greater community.

UCAP’s mission is to Alleviate poverty; Improve awareness of the needs of low and moderate income residents; and Maximize the quality of life for residents of Prince George’s County and impoverished individuals throughout the State of Maryland. In 2008, UCAP served 15,420 individual clients, and 10,478 families. Due to the continued rising living costs, UCAP projects a total client base of 17,000 individuals and 13,000 families for 2009.

Because a disproportionate number of residents face unprecedented challenges in various areas in order to maintain a healthy, productive quality of life, the United Communities Against Poverty, Inc., has implemented the following resources and services to assist in aiding struggling residents:

• Emergency food and shelter
• Transitional/permanent supportive housing
• Job training
• Mortgage/rental/utility assistance
• Holiday baskets/toy drives
• Computer classes
• GED preparatory classes
• Food pantry

About Courage for Kids

Courage for Kids is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, registered in Virginia as The Courage Cup. Our mission is to create, find, and support programs for at-risk urban youth that directly improve the health and well being of those children in the Mid-Atlantic region through financial support and volunteer commitment. Courage for Kids strives to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, their families, and our community…one need at a time.

In 2011, Courage for Kids is partnering with Bright Beginnings Child Development Center and CentroNia to sponsor all the children in Pre-K. Upon graduation, each at-risk child will receive a backpack filled with books and school supplies to take with them as they start Kindergarten. We are also working to supply Dr. Bear’s Closet at Children’s Hospital with books and toys to help boost the spirits of their young patients. A well-stocked Dr. Bear®’s Closet ensures that every patient has a gift for holidays, birthdays and most importantly, a little something to serve as a reward for their courage in fighting an illness.

Part of the Courage for Kids team in 2010

Hands on D.C. is a nonprofit organization founded in 1994 that organizes projects to improve the conditions of Washington, D.C. public schools. Over 2,000 volunteers are expected to attend the Work-a-thon in making a difference in more than 30 public schools. Not only does Hands on D.C. improve the conditions of schools, but it also raises funds to support local college scholarship programs and encourage greater community involvement in public schools.

Hands on D.C. is interested in attracting as many volunteers as possible! Volunteers will spend their day at different public schools and centers around D.C. painting, cleaning, and landscaping. Along with that, however, Hands on D.C. has a goal to raise $40,000 in donations to support local schools and students. The funds raised will help renovate the schools to create better learning environments for students. Courage for Kids is one of the volunteer teams participating at the Work-a-Thon.

Keri Ann Meslar volunteering with the Courage for Kids team in 2010

CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer with our team, or to make a donation to Hands on DC!

Andrea Rodgers painting part of a mural at the 2009 Work-a-thon.

In partnership with Courage for Kids, Hela Spa and Salon at The Collection in Chevy Chase will host a ladies beauty event to raise money and awareness for the nonprofit’s Give Back-Pack Initiative on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. Courage for Kids launched its GIVE BACK-pack initiative last year, and sent all the children who graduated from Bright Beginnings to Kindergarten with a back pack filled with books and school supplies. In 2011, Courage for Kids plans to expand the initiative to cover over 250 children in early childhood education programs at Bright Beginnings and CentroNia. Upon graduation, each at-risk child will receive a backpack filled with books and school supplies to take with them as they start Kindergarten.

Women who sponsor one child with a $20 donation to Courage for Kids will enjoy complimentary mini-facials, eyebrow waxes, sip pink champagne and nosh on light fare. They will also be able to see first-hand new services offered at Hela Spa and Salon, such as Gelish and Minx manicures, and Racoon International Extensions. Ladies will learn how to get gorgeous hair and glowing skin from the inside-out with Holli Thompson of NutritionalStyle.com; dress for Spring 2011 in the latest styles with Elizabeth Gibbens of Bayou Muse Wardrobe Consultation; and the benefits a Liquid Lift using Botox® and Juvederm® XC with Dr. Caren Sadikman. Those who donate to Courage for Kids will be entered to win door prizes such as a Gelish, or Minx manicure the night of the event, and other fabulous prizes. At the event, women will be able to book and pre-pay for their “Liquid Lift” appointments with Dr. Sadikman and receive special savings on Botox® and Juvederm® XC.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 from 6:00 until 8:00pm

WHERE:

Hela Spa and Salon
The Collection at Chevy Chase
5481 Wisconsin Avenue, Level 2
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Ph. (202) 333-4445

COST: A $20 donation to Courage for Kids is suggested at the door.

About Holli Thompson

Holli Thompson is a Certified Health and Nutrition Coach. She has trained at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City , accredited by SUNY Purchase College, and is also certified by Cornell University. Holli is a Raw Food Chef, has attended the Natural Gourmet Cooking School and is skilled in the art of healthy gourmet cooking. Before launching her own business, Holli worked as a top executive for peerless companies like Chanel Inc. and Tiffany & Co. Holli has served on the US President’s Committee for the Arts and Humanities, Special Task Force for Children at Risk, Board Member and Advisory Committee for the Mosby Heritage Area and has Chaired Events for the Virginia League of Conservation Voters. She is currently involved in hosting events for the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) in Namibia, and volunteers as an on camera correspondent for Less Cancer Organization. Learn more about Holli and her “Nutritional Style” and how she can help you find your own nutrition style, go to www.NutritionalStyle.com.

About Elizabeth Gibbens

Elizabeth Gibbens is the Founder and President of Bayou Muse Wardrobe Consultation. She advises: People need to know who you are, and they analyze your appearance to relate to you. This isn’t snobbery; it’s biology. We are visual creatures, and our eyes are finely tuned survival gear.

The fact is that In Washington, you truly do act on the world’s stage. Elizabeth brings out your visual “voice,” so you have your wardrobe—a new communication tool—to tell your story and to carry yourself confidently. With Elizabeth’s help, you can perform the script you create for your life.

Elizabeth has retail experience that includes personal-shopping and management positions at Saks Fifth Avenue, Christian Dior, Henri Bendel, and Barney’s Coop. She has written and styled photo shoots on culture and fashion for WashingtonPost.com, Express, International Herald Tribune, The New York Times, Capitol File, and others. She serves on the board of the Washington chapter of Fashion Group International and is a network stylist hand-picked for Stacy London’s new company, Style for Hire. Elizabeth also guides fashion tours of New York and Paris.

About Dr. Caren E. Sadikman, MD

Caren is a native Washingtonian and physician who specializes in facial sculpting through Botox and fillers. Dr. Sadikman graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University in 1996, and from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2000. She trained at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, in internal medicine and physical rehabilitation. In 2004 and 2005, Dr. Sadikman completed a dermatology fellowship at the Washington Hospital Center, and subsequently trained in the use of lasers for hair removal, vein removal and facial rejuvenation, as well as in the administration of Botox and dermal fillers for facial wrinkling and laxity. Dr. Sadikman now exclusively focuses her time and studies on facial enhancement through Botox and fillers. She views aesthetic medicine as artistry and recognizes the importance of tailoring care to each person’s individual needs. A calligrapher and artist, Dr. Sadikman combines her keen eye and steady hand with her medical knowledge to improve people’s self-image and well-being.

Use this link to join our team, or in lieu of volunteering, please consider making a donation to DC Cares!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

The Georgetown Angels – Kassie Rempel, Heidi Kallett and Stephanie Kennedy – will host Have A Heart: Treat Yourself, Treat an At-Risk Child in support of Courage for Kids on Saturday February 12^th from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.  The Georgetown Angles are three friends and savvy entrepreneurs who have made it their personal mission to breathe new life into the Shops at Georgetown Park.  Each Angel owns her own specialty boutique, and hopes to attract more guests to this unique shopping destination.   This Valentine’s Day themed fundraiser is just one of the fun and philanthropic events that the Angels have in store this year! Join these three dynamic ladies as they host the fabulous Miss A, Andrea Rodgers of AskMissA.com at the Shops at Georgetown Park to help raise funds to send At-Risk children to Kindergarten this fall!

Courage for Kids launched its GIVE BACK-pack initiative last year, and sent all the children who graduated from Bright Beginnings to Kindergarten with a back pack filled with books and school supplies. In 2011, Courage for Kids plans to expand the initiative to cover over 250 children in early childhood education programs at Bright Beginnings and CentroNia.  Upon graduation, each at-risk child will receive a backpack filled with books and school supplies to take with them as they start Kindergarten. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Miss A and The Georgetown Angels! Treat yourself to special savings at this fabulous event, and treat kids in need of your support by making a $15 donation to Courage for Kids, and be entered to win special raffle giveaways!

WHEN: Saturday, February 12, 2011

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – The Dandelion Patch: Eat your heart out! Enjoy heart-shaped cookies, and 20% off* all purchases.

1:00 p.m. – The Dandelion Patch: Drawing for the 1st of 3 Raffle Giveaways

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Fornash: Fill Your Hearts Desire with Tasty Treats. Enjoy Cupcakes and Original Jewelry Designs with Andrea and the Angels. Enjoy 20% off*all purchases!

2:00 p.m. – Fornash: Drawing for the 2nd of 3 Raffle Giveaways

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – SimplySoles: Toast to your SoleMate: Join Andrea Rodgers and the Angels for champagne toast and 20% off* all purchases!

3:00 p.m. – SimplySoles: Final Drawing for Raffle Giveaway!

*20% off all excludes sale items and non-custom items

WHERE:

The Shops at Georgetown Park
3222 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007

Dr. Howard Brooks will host  “Youth for Youth” at SKIN Cosmetic Dermatology of Georgetown on Wednesday,  February 9th. Dr. Brooks, who has been active in giving back to the community, will generously donate 10% of revenue for services provided from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on this day to Courage for Kids to support their GIVE BACK-pack initiative which sends at-risk children to Kindergarten with a backpack filled with books and school supplies. There will be special discounts for patients who book their appointments on this day including:

• Buy 1  syringe of Restylane®, get 1 syringe 50% off

• Get Dysport  in 1 area, and get 50% off 2nd area

• 20% off isClinical Products

“Beauty for Kids” will conclude with a cocktail reception from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m, where Courage for Kids supporters will sip champagne and nosh on hors, as they learn about getting great skin – from the inside out with Certified Nutrition Coach, Holli Thompson. Attendees who make a $20 donation to the charity, can enter to win great door prizes. Dr. Brooks and other industry experts will provide live demonstrations and explain the benefits and latest advancements in various skin and beauty treatments.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Appointments - 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Cocktail reception – 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

WHERE:

SKIN Cosmetic Dermatology of Georgetown

2233 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 230

Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 298-7546

www.georgetownskin.com

Schedule Appointment: Appointments will be scheduled from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9th. Please book your treatments by calling (202) 298-7546.

Lizzy Walker Conroy, Lead Associate Agent for the Huckaby Briscoe Group, Keller Williams Realty invites you to celebrate Christmas in July on Friday, July 30, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. until 10 p.m. at L2 Lounge, 3315 Cady’s Alley NW, Washington, DC 20007. Featuring a tropical Christmas theme, the event will offer guests complimentary makeovers, door prize, silent auction, gift bags, DJ, and cash bar. In keeping with the holiday spirit, proceeds from this event will help send homeless children to kindergarten through the Courage for Kids GIVE BACK-pack Initiative for Bright Beginnings Child Development Center. This will not only be a fun night out, but a wonderful way to help the at-risk children in our community. Representatives from the Bright Beginnings program, the beneficiary of the event, such as their CEO and board members will be in attendance.

WHEN: Friday, July 30, 2010

9:00 p.m. – Midnight

WHERE: L2 Lounge

3315 Cady’s Alley, NW

Washington, DC 20007

DONATION: $20 donation online in advance or $30 at the door

TICKETS: http://courageforkids.eventbrite.com

RSVP: To attend the party, please R.S.V.P by Wednesday, July 28th to Lizzy Conroy by email to lizzy@hbgroup.us, or by phone to 202-441-3630.

About Lizzy Walker Conroy

Lizzy Walker Conroy, is the lead associate agent for the Huckaby Briscoe Group. Lizzy attended Georgetown University where she received her BA in economics. Lizzy has served in a number of professional capacities in the Washington, DC area – first with the international trade group of Hogan & Hartson LLP, then as a marketing manager with MicroStrategy of McLean, VA. She also held business development positions with Kalmia Construction, a Maryland-based commercial construction company, and Newmark LLC, a New York City-based commercial real estate firm.

Lizzy is the 2005 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society National Woman of the Year and currently serves on the Society’s Board of Trustees and Leadership Committee for the Man & Woman of the Year campaign, which raises over $900,000 annually. She is actively involved in fundraising efforts for the International Youth Foundation, and is a devoted member of her church, Trinity United Methodist. She is a member of Riverbend Golf & Country Club, Great Falls, VA. She and her husband, Steve, live in McLean, Virginia with their two young children, Emery and Steven Jr.

Build a bear for a homeless child and receive a $5 discount on building a bear for your child!*

Courage for Kids will also accept donations of funds or in-kind items such as crayons, backpacks, washable markers, safety scissors, children’s books, colored pencils, etc.

Parking & Directions: Terrace A on the second level (Between Macy’s & Bloomingdales) walk through the entrance to the mall, take a left and it’s the 4th store down.

* Attendees are asked to bring $16 in cash to cover the cost of the build-a-bear activity.

Bears & donations benefit Courage for Kids’ Give Back-pack Program, which provides each graduating child of Bright Beginning’s Pre-K Class with a Backpack containing Uniform, Sneakers, School Supplies and Books to start Kindergarten.

D.C. Public Schools

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

 from 9:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Courage for Kids has organized a team of volunteers to participate in Hands on DC’s main event, their Work-a-thon which is held every spring. During the Work-a-thon, more than 2,000 volunteers spend the day at more than 30 D.C. public schools. The work typically involves projects such as painting, cleaning, or landscaping. Other projects require greater skills and resources, such as repairing bathrooms, laying carpet, building tree boxes or wiring classrooms for Internet access. Creating a better environment for learning is just one of the ways volunteers help local students. They also raise money to fund college scholarships administered by local tutoring and mentoring organizations, and they learn about the condition of and the people involved in the schools. That knowledge helps build support for public education.