Antwan's Dream
Antwan Williams - Ivy City Resident, and Parisa Norouzi, Empower DC Executive Director

Antwan's Dream

"People should support Empower DC because they really are for the people.?Their mission is to bring change to different communities and stand against injustice."?

- Antwan Williams, Ivy City resident??

Dear?Friends,

The fight is long, but organizing works. Just ask Antwan Williams, an Ivy City resident who started working with Empower DC at 8 years old, rallying for the historic Crummell School to become a community center and safe place for kids like him in Ivy City to play.?

I’m sharing Antwan’s story with you today because?we need your support. You made it possible for Empower DC to help Antwan reach his goal, and with?your donation?we can continue to win real improvements for communities like Ivy City, and residents like Antwan.?

Antwan never gave up on his dream, and neither did Empower DC. After decades of being locked out of the site, our organizing efforts caused the gates to come down around Crummell School for the first time in Antwan’s life. The site now has basketball courts and a playground. Mayor Bowser has committed to renovating the historic Crummell School and its full two acres as a full community center and park for Ivy City residents.?

Antwan is a young adult today, but it’s not too late … for his son Jayce, who plays at Crummell now.?

“I’ve known Parisa since I was about 7 or 8 years old and throughout that time, she has helped me so much. I thank her for all of the opportunities she opened up for me personally and for my community.”?

- Antwan Williams?

For Empower DC’s fall campaign,?we have a goal of raising $10,000?so we can increase our advocacy efforts and focus on projects including ensuring the full renovation of Crummell School and improving environmental quality in Ivy City.?Please make your donation today.??

With appreciation,?

Parisa Norouzi?

Executive Director?

PS – Your gift – at any amount – will make a big difference to the communities we work with!?

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