League for Disabilities Receives White-Water Feature
The League for Disabilities, a TKF grantee located in Baltimore, recently received a generous gift--a massive water feature. Nearly 16,000 gallons of water now tumbles along more than 85 feet of stones and boulders before disappearing into a hidden underground reservoir at their Therapeutic Sensory Garden. The water feature was generously donated and installed by the Savio Water Feature Institute in conjunction with the National Pond Expo & Conference.
Marcus Appointed President of Newborn Holistic Ministries
TKF would like to congratulate firesoul Todd Marcus of Newborn Holistic Ministries, Inc. He recently transitioned from his role as Program Developer of Martha's Place to the position of President of Newborn Holistic Ministries, Inc. TKF wishes him all the best.
Gamper Spotlighted for Volunteer Work
Tom Gamper, TKF firesoul who has worked tirelessly on developing the Children's Peace Center Satellite Site in Sandtown Winchester, was recently featured as one of the Neighborhood Design Center's spotlighted volunteers for his dedication and hard work to community-building. Great work, Tom!
TKF Receives Vision Award
TKF is a proud recipient of a 2008 Vision Award, given on a yearly basis by The Committee of 100 on the Federal City. The award honors and recognizes the visionary work of people and projects throughout Washington D.C. across a range of disciplines.
The Committee of 100 advocates responsible planning and land use in Washington, D.C. Its work is guided by the values inherited from the L'Enfant Plan and McMillan Commission, which give Washington its historic distinction and natural beauty, while responding to the special challenges of 21st century development. It pursues these goals through public education, research and civic action, and celebrating the city's unique role as both the home of the District's citizens and the capital of the nation.
Congratulations to TKF Firesoul Dr. Mark Bergel
Dr. Mark Bergel, founder of A Wider Circle, was recently awarded with a 2008 Linowes Leadership Award. A Wider Circle's mission is to help
residents of the Washington metropolitan area lift themselves out of
poverty. The organization provides clients with basic necessities – food, shelter and furniture for their homes – but also stresses
the importance of building self-esteem and self-worth.
New PBS Series, Garden Story, Airs
Check out a great new PBS television series called the Garden Story: Inspiring Places, Healing Spaces. To find when it airs in your local area, click here. To purchase a DVD of the program, click here.
Television Producer Carol Dana Wins Emmy
TKF would like to congratulate Carol Dana on her recent Emmy award in the category Magazine Program—for a segment she wrote and produced for Maryland Public Television’s “Outdoors Maryland.” Carol is currently working on a documentary featuring a TKF space at the University of Maryland.
Bean Creative Wins Coveted Webby Award
Bean Creative, TKF's web design firm, has been selected as an Official Honoree for the Religion and Spirituality category in The 12th Annual Webby Awards for their design of TKF's website! With nearly 10,000 entries received from all 50 states and more than 60 countries, this is an outstanding accomplishment. Congratulations, Bean!
Learn More about Our Partners
Our mission would not have become a reality without the dedicated
works of our partners. Visit our new partner
profiles page where many of them will be featured in coming
weeks.
Patterson Park Voted Best Park in Baltimore!
Thanks in part to the efforts of one of our grantees, Friends
of Patterson Park, the park has been voted the best in Baltimore
by the Baltimore City Paper. The article cited the
park as being a "model for the whole city" since it
is impeccably maintained and has a myriad of events throughout
the year that are open to the public. Click
here to read the article, and head out to the park to see
for yourself!
