October 2015
2nd Annual Fall Reception: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Wanda Alston
The Wanda Alston Foundation, the first and only housing program in Washington DC that is solely dedicated to offering pre-independent living services to homeless LGBTQ youth, invites you to join us and our honorary co-chair, and former mayor, Anthony Williams in attending our 2nd Annual Fall Reception. As advocates of housing programs for homeless and at-risk LGBTQ youth, it is our honor to bear Wanda Alston’s name and continue the work she began. Her legacy of activism, advocacy and determination…
Find out more »January 2016
J.E.R.R.Y Presents: Fade to Black
A birthday celebration for Jamil Fletcher, Ernest McCarley, Rayceen Pendarvis, Rahim Briggs and Yarde Noir at LIV Nightclub in Washington, DC. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Wanda Alston Foundation.
Find out more »April 2016
WAF 2nd Annual Spring Fling at the Mansion at O Street
Please join us for our Wanda Alston House 2nd Annual Spring Fling fundraiser at The Mansion on O Street April 28th 2016
Find out more »May 2017
Wanda Alston 3rd Annual Spring Fling
Please join us Wednesday May 17th, 2017 at 6:30 pm for our Third Annual Spring Fling fundraising event at the Columbia Center here in Washington, DC. This year we are excited to be honoring Marvin Bowser with the 2017 Wanda Alston Hero Award for his tireless and extraordinary contributions to end LGBTQ Youth homeless here in Washington, DC. This evening Wanda Alston Foundation is proud to welcome a performance by Miss Chinwe Enu, who plans to thrill attendees with her beautiful…
Find out more »June 2017
Marc Dalton Birthday Bash
10th Annual Pride Party and Birthday Bash Each year, we come together to celebrate pride and the birthing of Marc Dalton. We are proud of who we are and the circle of friends that gather each year. This year, with the national march on Sunday, we are especially mindful of our love for the entire community and struggle that is to come. As has been the custom each year, a charity is chosen by Marc. This year we will gather…
Find out more »November 2017
Join Us For Giving Tuesday Happy Hour
“Giving Tuesday” is a globally recognized day that encourages individuals to honor the holiday season by donating money, services or time to non-profits that help strengthen community. Wanda Alston Foundation is honored to participate in this event again and invite you to support our mission by making a donation. The Wanda Alston Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that LGBTQ youth have access to services that improve their overall quality of life. This is achieved through advocacy and programming. The…
Find out more »October 2018
Tenth Anniversary Celebration
Wanda Alston Foundation 10th Anniversary Celebration - 10/10/2018 Where: AJAX, Washington, DC | 1011 4th St, NW Washington, DC 20001 6:30 pm - 10 pm | $200 per ticket For the past 10 years, the Wanda Alston Foundation has provided housing, health and hope to the most vulnerable LGBTQ homeless youth in the District of Columbia. On October 10, 2018, we will host a cocktail reception to celebrate our 10th Anniversary. Join us to celebrate our legacy, history, and achievement of creating a safe and…
Find out more »June 2019
Reclaiming the Tea Dance: A festive afternoon with the Wanda Alston Foundation
LGBTQ youth homelessness continues to be an epidemic in DC. Support the Wanda Alston Foundation, which has provided 11 years of safe, welcoming and affirming housing for vulnerable LGBTQ youth. This festive and fun afternoon will include a special performance by Hank Chen and musical performance by Oh He Dead.
Find out more »November 2020
Winter Clothing Donation Drive
In recognition of Trans Awareness week, The Wanda Alston Foundation is excited to partner with Bartenders Against Racism in community with Trade and A League of Her Own to collect winter clothing donations for the residents of the Wanda Alston Foundation. The Wanda Alston Foundation provides housing and programming for Black and BIPOC transgender and gender non conforming youth ages 18-24 in Washington DC. We are asking our community to drop off clean winter clothing to Trade or A…
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