Past Events
Dec 2024 - Second Annual NVJDC Holiday Event
For the second year in a row, CEO hosted a "Chopped" no-bake cooking competition at the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center! The kids competed in several rounds of competition and our "celebrity judges" provided feedback.
June 2024 - Murder Mystery Fundraiser
CEO's first annual summer fundraising event. Your ticket purchase supports our mission of community building and workforce development to actively disrupt structures of oppression for people of color.
May 2024 - Cocktails for a Cause Fundraiser
An extended Happy Hour to raise money for CEO, hosted by our friends The City Club!
February 2024 - The Framework
The Framework: Sponsored and Brought to you by The Enslaved Folks of America and their Descendants
February 5, 2024 from 6-8pm
Wakefield High School, 1325 S Dinwiddie St, Arlington, VA 22206
The panel discussion focuses on the College Board’s AP African-American Studies curriculum course, its significance to American history, and its relevance for today. Panelists include members of the AP African-American Studies Development Committee and current students.
December 2023 - Holiday Gift Card Drive for the NVJDC
CEO had its first holiday event with the honor of hosting a "Chopped" no-bake cooking competition at the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center!!
Kids had a wonderful time as they competed in three rounds of cooking competitions and presented their food designs to the judges for review.
Older Events
Recommendations from the "Community in Crisis" panel discussion, sponsored by CEO, helped pave the way for a new "Twelve Step Support Group for Teens" program. More information here (English |Español ).
CEO brought together leaders to to reintegrate youth exiting the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center into the community and to help reduce recidivism.
CYFA Law Day, sponsored by CEO, fostered understanding about the politicization of our first two amendments through interactive community discussion.