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Use the form to contact us and a staff member will respond promptly. 
Everyone is expected to use this simple form, whether you are a recipient or grantor.
We will do our best to handle your question and/or request in a swift and confidential manner.
Today we join communities around the world in focusing attention on the challenges girls face and promoting girls' empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month​

Our President, Ms. Patricia Williams, will be sharing her story as a survivor at a cancer awareness and prevention event hosted by the Jamaican Nationals Association on Sunday, October 18, at 4PM!
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For more information on the event, please visit: jnaofdc.org/discuss_cancer/
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month​

Our President, Ms. Patricia Williams, will be sharing her story as a survivor at a cancer awareness and prevention event hosted by the Jamaican Nationals Association on Sunday, October 18, at 4PM!
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For more information on the event, please visit: jnaofdc.org/discuss_cancer/
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Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
October 26, 2019 

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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! 
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Students/parents, please contact us with questions at: [email protected]

If you are a professional who would like to inquire about speaking students, please contact us at [email protected]!

You can view photos from the program here!
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*To schedule a donation drop-off in MD, please contact us at: (202) 681-7256 or [email protected] 

Special occasions such as Prom & Graduation are right around the corner! 

Help us support young women in need of beautiful dresses for their next event.

Click here for details.

Seeking Volunteers!
If you are interested in volunteering with our dress collection, organization and/or being a dress associate, please contact us at: (202) 681-7256 or [email protected] 

Are You Looking For A Dress?
Our Dress Shop will open for all young women who are in need of a dress in MD on Saturday, April 28, 1-6pm and also by appointment! Try-on and pick out the gown of your dreams!
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Dress Drive 2018
Saturday, April 28, 2018 | 1PM

​The Heart of Tabitha Foundation  is hosting its 5th annual Prom Dress Drive!

    Career Discovery Program Registration!

    Program Dates: Monday, July 8- Thursday, July 11

    Please let us know if there are any challenges that might hinder your participation: [email protected] or 202-681-7256. 
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Fashion Mentoring Workshop in partnership with The Joy of Styling, LLC
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A program designed to inspire, educate, and boost self-confidence in young women while incorporating fashion. 
Heart of Tabitha Start Smart and be Ready! | School Supply Distribution
Thursday, August 31, 2017 | 7PM 

​Free backpacks and back to school supplies provided in partnership with: 

Whole Foods, Dr. Elwood Gray Jr., Montgomery County Government, Private Companies, Religious and Educational Organizations. 

Register to receive free back to school supplies or to volunteer to assist in the distribution of the supplies at this event. Thank you!

Silver Spring Civic Center- One Veterans Plaza (Fenton & Ellsworth Streets)- Silver Spring, MD 20902


Click here to register! 
4th Annual Prom Dress Drive
Join us and donate during our 4th Annual Prom Dress Drive 2016! We have drop off locations in Montgomery County and PG County. Please see the attached flyers for address details. 
Montgomery County & PG County
Don't miss this opportunity to support our girls again this year! 
Summer Career Excursion
July 10-July 14

And it’s all FREE!
  • Do you want to spend a day with an expert in a career that interests you? We’ll match you with someone! 
  • Do you want to learn how to write a winning resume and have a successful interview? We’ll teach you!
  • Do you want to learn how to land an internship with the U.S. government? We’ll have government employees show you!

If you answered yes to any of these questions, come join us Monday, July 10, 2017 – Friday, July 14, 2017!

Register now at: http://www.heartoftabithafoundation.org/summer-career-excursion.html

Students/parents, please contact us with questions at: [email protected]

If you are a professional who would like to inquire about hosting 1-2 students at your place of employment for a day, please contact us at [email protected]!
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Community Outreach Project!

Tuesday, November 22nd
3:00 - 6:00pm


The Heart of Tabitha Foundation is partnering with
 GapBuster, Inc.  to collect new and gently used items for the Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative of Prince George’s County (East Riverdale/Bladensburg)

We Are In Need of the Following Items:
  • Fall/Winter Clothing & Accessories (for women men & children)
  • Bedding
  • Household Items
  • Children's Toys

Event Location:
GapBuster, Inc. – PG County Office
6200 Sheridan Street
Riverdale, Maryland

    Summer Career Excursion Registration!

    Program Overview:
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    Monday, July 25 (9am-4pm) (Keynote Speakers (How to land paid internships), Resume Writing, Interviewing, Dressing for Success, Mock Negotiation, and Shadow Day Preparation 1)

    Tuesday, July 26 (9am-4pm) (Customer Service training and certification, Networking, Knowing your Personality & Living in your Strengths, Motivational Speakers, & Shadow Day Preparation 2)

    ​Wednesday/ Thursday, July 27 or 28 (Job shadowing) Time varies depending on shadow host and location

    ​Friday, July 29 (9am-5pm) (College Process Preparation (How to win scholarships, Study Overseas, Roundtable with Current College Students, College Tour to University of Maryland and Meet Admissions Representatives).

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    Please note that if you would like to shadow, attendance is required for Shadow Day Preparation 1 or 2 from 3-4pm on Monday, July 25 or Tuesday, July 26
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    Please let us know if there are any challenges that might hinder your participation at: [email protected] or 202-681-7256. 
Submit
 And it’s all FREE!
  • Do you want to spend a day with an expert in a career that interests you? We’ll match you with someone! 
  • Do you want to learn how to write a winning resume and have a successful interview? We’ll teach you!
  • Do you want to learn how to land an internship with the U.S. government? We’ll have government employees show you!
If you answered yes to any of these questions, come join us Monday, July 25, 2016 – Friday, July 29, 2016 from 9AM-4PM.
Students/parents, please contact us with questions at: [email protected].

Click here to see our program overview with details for each day and time! 

If you are a professional who would like to inquire about hosting 1-2 students at your place of employment for a day, please contact us at [email protected]!
EndoSocial 2015
Friday, March 27 | 6:00pm
Washington, D.C.
March is National Endometrosis Awareness Month, #HerYellowRibbon.org and endoNme are hosting the 1st Annual EndoSocial 2015 - a pre-EndoMarch mixer for family, friends and supporters of Women's Health!

Guest Speaker: Shenetta Malkia (Miss Maryland USA '14) 

Visit EndoSocial.eventbrite.com to purchase tickets & for event details
March is
Read Across America Month
We are collecting Children's Books for our Read Across America Book-Drive. Books will be donated to local shelters for children in need.

During the week of March 9-13 we have planned to partner with local MCPS students for a read-in
with K-8 students.
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Mayor Marion S. Barry
Summer Youth Employment Program


Click here to learn more.
Apply at: www.summerjobs.dc.gov

Applicants must be between 14-21 years old, DC residents and eligible to work in the U.S.

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Let's Get It Started
Youth Job Fair 2015

Saturday, March 21 | 11am - 2pm


Silver Spring Civic Building
One Veterans Plaza - Downtown Silver Spring
www.letsgetitstartedyouthjobfair.com

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Financial Aid &
Scholarship Workshop

Wednesday, February 25 | 6:00pm
31 University Blvd
Silver Spring, MD 20901

(located in the Silver Spring Methodist Church directly across the street for Montgomery Blair HS)

Join us as we learn more about the Financial Aid application process!

Beverly Coleman of Montgomery College and Cherrelle Lawrence of the Heart of Tabitha with share resources and help families complete the FAFSA worksheet - due March 1st for those interested in Maryland grants and scholarships.

Financial Aid Sample document
Print & Bring These Documents

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Endometriosis Awareness Month
Visit our #HerYellowRibbon page to learn more about all of the exciting awareness events!

Financial Aid &
Scholarship Workshop

Wednesday, February 25 | 6:00pm

Our Financial Aid Workshop was a success! Click here to learn more about applying for FAFSA - as well as scholarships available.
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Girls Who Code
Summer Immersion Program


The Girls Who Code Summer
Immersion Program represents an innovative approach to computer science education, pairing seven weeks of intensive instruction in robotics, web design, and mobile 
development with engaging, career-focused mentorship and exposure led by the industry's top female entrepreneurs and engineers.

Click here to learn more & to apply.

The application is open until Thursday, February 12th at 11:59 PM EST.
Email: 
[email protected] for assistance.

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Mentoring Matters
Saturday, February 21
9:00am
Carver Education Center | Rockville


Come and share information on your organization with our Parents' Council Representative in Montgomery County Public Schools and be a part of our community discussion.

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HBCU College Fair
Thursday, February 19
6:00 - 9:00pm
Albert Einstein High School
Kensington, MD


Join us as our very own, Cherrelle Lawrence - Certified Career Development Facilitator, shares resources about college & career readiness. Resources include several upcoming workshops:
- How to apply for College
- Which college & major are right for me?
- Financial Aid (FAFSA)

Mentoring Matters
Saturday, February 21
9:00am
Carver Education Center | Rockville
HBCU College Fair
Thursday, February 19
6:00 - 9:00pm
Albert Einstein High School
Kensington, MD
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From the Desk of the HOT President
Over the past few months, we've been hard at work planning for the future of Heart of Tabitha Foundation. We had a great 2013 and are planning to have an even better 2014.  I expect 2014 will be another year of opportunities and challenges --but I am more confident than ever that we will deliver for the many young ladies and our community that will be depending on our services.  At the heart of our organization are great people focused on serving our community extremely well...a major point of pride and cause for my optimism and confidence. 


The great task placed before us this year is to pull up our sleeves and come together to make that a difference so greatly needed in our community.  We will be learning, sharing, and serving our community in that special way together.  As so many have stated, the hard work of our non-profit organizations and great community partners coming together is what really makes our community special.  So join me in support of lending a hand to those in need.  I am so proud of you and our accomplishments.  There is much to be done.

It's going to be a great year for us so let's plan to have lots of fun!
Thanks for all you do.  I will be calling on you, 

When our youth approach you, please open your heart, and mind and embrace them.


​Always inspired by giving,

Patricia Williams
​President, Heart of Tabitha Foundation

Patricia Williams, President

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Patricia Williams is currently a Systems Analyst and a 21 year employee of Xerox Corporation. 

She has served the past 17 years as a Coordinator of Xerox Community Involvement Projects in the Washington, DC area.

She currently serves as Executive Board Member of NAACP Montgomery County, Maryland and as the Advisor to the NAACP Parents' Council and is a former former Chair of that organization.

Specialties:Community service being her passion, she has served for the past 17 years as a Coordinator of Xerox Community Involvement Projects in the Washington, DC area. 

Patricia served as the Chair of the Silver Spring/Long Branch, Positive Youth Initiative Coalition of Montgomery. She served her community in a full time capacity through Xerox Corporation Social Service Leave Program. Patricia was recently select to join The Heart of Tabitha Foundation, "The Sister Closet"

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Grand Re-Opening
of GapBuster, Inc.

Saturday, January 17, 2015
4:00 - 6:00pm

Join us as we partner with GapBuster, Inc. to celebrate the grand re-opening of our new facility.
Location: 31 University Blvd. E.
Silver Spring, MD 20901

Heart of Tabitha Foundation
We Empower Students To Excel!

P.O. Box 4684, 13217 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, Maryland 20914              | Designed by: Cherrelle Lawrence
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