Heart of Tabitha Foundation
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Upcoming Activities


STEM Summer Career Discovery Program and Workshop in Collaboration with Howard University
Thursday, August 18, 2022 - Virtual
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Register Here

​You can view a synopsis of past programs and testimonials on Howard University's website!

This program provides a great opportunity for high school and early college-aged students to:
  • Learn more about STEM fields​
  • Do a hands-on STEM activity (kits are provided)
  • Have personal Q&A and build relationships with Dr. Preethi Chandran from Howard University and Dr. Otto Wilson from Catholic University
  • Learn how to prepare for college
  • Network with peers
  • Student participants receive a $25 gift card for back-to-school supplies and earn a Certificate of Completion of the program

Program will occur from 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM with a lunch break included. We have a limited number of kits available, so please register no later than Monday, August 18, 2022!

Our workshops will encourage and empower students to acquire the advanced skills needed to succeed in the future. 
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Students/parents, please contact us with questions at: info@heartoftabitha.org or via phone call / text at 240-708-6443.

You can view photos from past programs here!

College Planning Workshop - Virtual
Friday, November 19, 2021 at 7:00 PM 
  • Hear from local college admission recruiters
  • Discover financial aid opportunities and learn about scholarships,
  • Learn techniques for writing your application essays, academic resumes, and more
  • Hear from current college students and recent graduates​

The Jamaican Nationals Association hosts "Building Strong Leadership: The Role of Volunteerism." 
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | 6:00 PM 
To register, click here.
Strong leadership and communication skills are important to the success of the Jamaican and Caribbean
Diaspora. Through volunteering, you can enhance your personal skills while also paying it forward in building
a successful community.This roundtable will feature three outstanding leaders of Jamaican heritage who will
share their perspectives on these skills and how volunteering enhances them.
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Start Smart and be Ready! | School Supply Distribution
August 29, 2019 ​
Please join us in enriching the educational experience of Montgomery County students who attend Title I schools. 

We are asking for donated backpacks, pencils, loose leaf paper, folders, glue sticks, erasers, scissors, binders, hand sanitizer, boxed tissue, rulers, crayons, and composition books.​
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Supply collection site (August 5 - August 29): 
Silver Spring Civic Center
1 Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Daily 9AM-6PM


Distribution (Thursday, August 29, 6PM-8PM)
​Silver Spring Civic Center
1 Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Through much generosity last year, we were able to provide backpacks and school supplies for over 350 students!

Thank you for your donation for the 2019-2020 school year! We are a 501(c)(3) organization, so your contributions can be tax deductible. 


For more information, please contact: 
Delores McKoy: 240-708-6443 
info@heartoftabitha.org

Or complete the Donor/ Student Registration Form

Anansi Theater Series
Saturday, June 9, 2018 | 1:30 PM & 3:30 PM

Thank you to our partners at The White House Studios for an awesome event, sharing art and culture in the Takoma Park, MD community through the Caribbean Folklore, Anansi. 

​https://www.facebook.com/events/377398339430239/
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Endometriosis Awareness Month
Visit our #HerYellowRibbon page to learn more
about all of the exciting awareness events!

Christmas In April
Join us as we partner with the Xerox Corporation for our Annual Day of Service in Prince George's County!
Visit: Christmas in April for more information.
Independent School Informational Session
Friday, August 19, 2022 - Virtual

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Please email info@heartoftabitha.org for more details!
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Saturday, October 30, 2021 | 2:00 PM 

Join us for a cancer awareness walk in downtown Silver Spring, MD.
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Photos from our October 2019 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk!

Women of Stevenson University - Annual Career Development Conference
Saturday, March 27, 2021 | 1:00 PM 
Heart of Tabitha will be leading a session with the Women of Resilience, Tenacity, and Humility (W.O.R.T.H.) organization on professional dressing during the Annual Career Development Conference!

Marching Forward Together as a Community Part II - Virtual Black History Month Event
Sunday, February 13, 2021| 10:00 AM-2:15PM
This event is hosted by the Lincoln Park Historical Foundation | Potomac Valley Section: National Council of Negro Women

​Heart of Tabitha will be represented during the Economic & Social Justice Session. Please see the flyer below for more details!

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Career Discovery Program
July 8-July 11, 2019

And it’s all FREE!
  • Do you want to learn how to land a great internship? We'll have professionals come and show you how!
  • Do you want more guidance on the college process? We'll guide you!
  • Do you want to learn how to write a winning resume and have a successful interview? We’ll teach you!
If you answered yes to any of these questions, come join us Monday, July 8, 2019 – Thursday, July 11, 2019!

​Registration is now closed! 

Students/parents, please contact us with questions at: info@heartoftabitha.org

If you are a professional who would like to inquire about speaking students, please contact us at info@heartoftabitha.org!

You can view photos from the program here!

Seasonal Community Outreach Project for Refugees 
​XCIP in partnership with GapBuster, Inc. and Heart of Tabitha Foundation:
An ongoing service project to offer free support to Refugees and families in need in the
Montgomery County and Prince Georges County, Maryland area. Please see the Community Outreach Project flyer for more information. 

Fashion on Wheels 2019 in partnership with The Joy of Styling, LLC
Sunday, May 5th | 4:00 - 7:00pm  

​For more details and to purchase your ticket, please visit: 
EVENTBRITE

If you are out of state and would still like to participate, donations are welcomed to cover tickets for local youth to attend Fashion on Wheels.
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Heart of Tabitha Foundation
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P.O. Box 607, Silver Spring, Maryland 20901 | Designed by: Cherrelle Lawrence
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