28TH ANNUAL
A VIRTUAL CELEBRATION OF THOSE WHO MAKE ARLINGTON EXTRAORDINARY
THURSDAY, NOV. 18, 2021 | 12 - 1 PM
PROGRAM WELCOME REMARKS
Jenn Owens, President and CEO Jade Gong, Board Chair
PRESENTATION OF THE AWARDS
Honorable William T. Newman, Jr., Presenter
Florence H. Ross, Spirit of Advocacy Award Recipient Kay Nassetta, Spirit of Volunteerism Award Recipient Lucy Bowen McCauley, William T. Newman, Jr. Spirit of Community Award Recipient COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Arlington Youth Philanthropy Initiative (AYPI)
GUEST INTERVIEW
Madelka McCalla, VP, Global Stakeholder Relations and Social Impact at The AES Corporation
CLOSING REMARKS
Jenn Owens and Jade Gong
2021 - 2022 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jade Gong | Chair John Benton | Vice Chair Michael George | Treasurer Krysta Jones | Secretary John Andelin Susan T. Anderson
Dulce Carrillo Tanja Castro Deb Gandy Ashley Goff Kevin Jones Michael Manning
Joe McMahon, Jr. Ambari Pinto Patricia Rodriguez Carlos Velazquez Chen Xing
Jonathan C. Kinney | Advisor Hon. William T. Newman, Jr. | Founder & President Emeritus
ABOUT ARLINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Arlington Community Foundation (ACF) was established in 1991 to serve as a permanent community endowment built by the gifts and charitable legacies of individuals, families and businesses for the betterment of Arlington County. As a grantmaker, convener, and sponsor of special initiatives, the Community Foundation strives to strengthen local nonprofits, encourage better understanding of the needs of Arlingtonians, and address the most critical issues of our time to ensure that our community provides opportunity for everyone.
IN 2021,
$600K+ SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO LOCAL STUDENTS
$15M+ GRANTS AWARDED TO NONPROFITS IN FY20 AND FY21
170+ FUNDS MANAGED BY THE FOUNDATION
$28M+ IN ASSETS UNDER FOUNDATION MANAGEMENT
WAYS TO HELP YOUR NEIGHBORS
Please consider a gift to Arlington Community Foundation. Your gift supports the Community Foundation's operations and mission-critical programming including scholarships, economic mobility initiatives, and grants to community organizations.
ARLINGTON'S GUARANTEE A new guaranteed income pilot that aims to provide cash relief of $500 to 200 low income working families in Arlington every month for 18 months. This new initiative equips families with funds that can be used for whatever is needed most in real time. Donors have the opportunity to invest directly in local families and the path towards economic justice and equity.
COMMUNITY FUND The Community Fund helps the Foundation support long-term solutions; respond quickly to emergencies; and meet changing social, arts and cultural, educational, health and human services, or environmental needs in our community.
COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Community Scholarship Fund offers one-year scholarships and provides the Foundation with opportunities to help our Arlington students. This Fund provides scholarships to high school seniors of merit and financial need whom may not be eligible for one of the named scholarships established by individual donors and businesses.
ABOUT THE WILLIAM T. NEWMAN, JR.
SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD
The Honorable William T. Newman, Jr. serves as Chief Judge of the 17th Judicial Circuit in Virginia. A life-long Arlingtonian, he is known for his active engagement in the county. Prior to his election to the bench by the General Assembly, Judge Newman had served as the Chair of the Arlington County Board, and has been active in a number of local and legal organizations. Judge Newman has also received the prestigious William L. Winston Award from the Arlington County Bar Foundation (ACBF). Judge Newman is the founder and president emeritus of Arlington Community Foundation. Thirty years ago, inspired by the San Francisco Community Foundation’s role in responding to a city in need following the 1989 earthquake, Judge Newman proposed the establishment of a community foundation to serve Arlington. Since awarding its first two grants in 1993, the Foundation has continued to grow its assets in order to address community needs now and in the future. In 1993, Arlington Community Foundation awarded the first Spirit of Community award to the late Joan Cooper. Named in honor of Judge Newman, the award was established to recognize individuals and organizations who have demonstrated a tireless and unselfish commitment to improving the quality of life in Arlington.
2021
THREE DECADES THREE AWARDS
As Arlington Community Foundation marks three decades of service this fall, this year’s Spirit of Community is pleased to present two additional awards at this year's celebration:
SPIRIT OF ADVOCACY AWARD SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM AWARD
This year's award winners join a roster of exemplary honorees: 1993 1994 1995 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
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Joan Cooper H. Paul Mount Anna S. Barber Elizabeth P. Campbell J. Walter Tejada John T. McCracken Julia A. Connally Charles L. Overby Jennie T. Davis Jean Berg Eric Schaeffer Ralph Johnson The Woman’s Club of Arlington
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
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2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
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Preston Caruthers Rich Doud Hon. L. Karen Darner Hon. George D. Varoutsos Mary Ann Nirschl Meg Tuccillo John Andelin and Virginia Geoffrey Lola C. Reinsch Mary Ann Moran Jonathan C. Kinney John G. Milliken Emma Violand-Sanchez Dr. Alfred Taylor, Jr. Arlington frontline workers
THE 2021 AWARD RECIPIENTS 2021 SPIRIT OF ADVOCACY AWARD Florence H. Ross Florence H. Ross has attended Mount Zion Baptist Church her entire life. She served as Church Clerk for 35 years and currently serves as the Membership Assistant. Florence served as Secretary of the Arlington View Civic Association for 40 years. During that time, she worked tirelessly to promote programs and activities that would positively impact the quality of life for residents in that community and beyond. She drafted and distributed flyers within the community during election seasons that provided information on the qualification of candidates running for office. Her participation in community organizations reflect her values for equity and equality, embody the vision of steadfast service to the community, and set a wonderful example for others in the Arlington community to follow.
THE 2021 AWARD RECIPIENTS 2021 SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM AWARD Kay Nassetta Kay Nassetta has made Arlington her home and volunteering her mission for the past 65 years. Kay began volunteering at Virginia Hospital Center (VHC) over 43 years ago. Nowadays, she is one of VHC’s most well-recognized and beloved volunteers. Kay has Thursdays off from VHC, but on these days she can be found volunteering at the Arlington Free Clinic. From teaching young parents how to protect their newborns through safe car seat use to volunteering for years to manage the hospital foundation’s thrift shop, Kay has given a lifetime of consistent, valuable service that reflects the spirit of the Arlington community.
THE 2021 AWARD RECIPIENTS 2021 WILLIAM T. NEWMAN, JR. SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD RECIPIENT Lucy Bowen McCauley Lucy Bowen McCauley and Bowen McCauley Dance Company (BMDC) have dedicated their time and creative energy in the elevation of performance art here in Arlington for 25 years. Through award-winning performances and free community outreach programs, BMDC engages people of all-ages and socioeconomic backgrounds regardless of dance experience. With free family events, ticketed performances, and specialized programs specifically targeting under-served audiences, Lucy and BMDC have educated, entertained, and inspired people from Arlington, the region, and nationally for 25 seasons.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT ARLINGTON YOUTH PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVE (AYPI) The core of the Arlington Youth Philanthropy Initiative (AYPI) is a Youth Board of students from area high schools who are committed to making a difference in Arlington. These teens recruit and mentor peers to develop sustainable ventures that make a positive impact. The AYPI Youth Board makes decisions on grants to fund these youth-initiated projects and works to preserve and grow the Fund for Youth Philanthropy.
SPECIAL GUEST INTERVIEW MADELKA MCCALLA VP, Global Stakeholder Relations and Social Impact at The AES Corporation Madelka McCalla is AES’ Vice President, Global Stakeholder Relations and Social Impact reporting directly to the Global Chief Operating Officer. Prior to this position, Madelka served as Director of Global Stakeholder Relation, and AES stakeholder relations director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), where she oversaw businesses in the implementation of AES strategic approach towards stakeholder engagement. She also served as AES Africa corporate social responsibility director (2010 - 2013) in Cameroon and Nigeria. Madelka is an alumni of Georgetown Global Competitive Leadership for Ibero-American professionals and a Fellow of the Central America Leadership Initiative and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Ms. McCalla serves as a board member of AES Gener in Chile, AES El Salvador and its distribution companies - Compañía de Alumbrado Eléctrico de San Salvador SA (CAESS), Distribuidora Electrica de Usulutan S.A. de C.V. (Deusem), La Empresa Eléctrica de Oriente (EEO), CLESA and locally in the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
SPONSORS PRESENTING Jade Gong and Greg Frey The Nassetta Family
PLATINUM
GOLD Glenn and Gerri Ferguson Hon. William T. Newman, Jr. and Ms. Sheila Johnson John Andelin and Ginger Geoffrey Ron and Kit Gordon
SPONSORS SILVER Arlington Free Clinic Christopher and Paige Finger Cindy and Joe McMahon Jr. and Ventera Corporation Deborah Gandy Dorchester Apartments & Towers by Lola C. Reinsch, Reinsch Pierce Family Foundation Jeanne Broyhill and Joe Ventrone John Benton and David Briggs Loren Friedman and Patricia Rodriguez Nancy Snell PNC Bank Richard and Jean Barton Thomas and Patricia Connally
BRONZE
SUPPORTING
Arlington Law Group Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. Ed and Terry Orzechowski Jason Howell Company John and Chris Milliken Kathy Cameron Peggy Richardson United Bank
Brad and Diane Smith Gary and Vicki Kirkbride George Varoutsos Hon. Karen Darner Jones, Mead & Associates Krysta Jones and Susan Anderson Marion D. Spraggins Mary and Patrick Hynes Meg Tuccillo Michael and Kristy George Sarah Nordstrom
28TH ANNUAL
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