Acts of Random Kindness

08/28/2025

Today is 8/28 – A Day to Give. 💙

From our founder “ARK isn’t just an organization—it’s my life’s purpose. Growing up in foster care, I learned how critical it is for young people to have support, stability, and a community that believes in them. That’s why we built programs like Thrive360, EmpowerHER workshops, and our Annual Uniform Drive—to make sure youth have what they need to truly thrive.”

This date holds deep meaning in Black history—Emmett Till’s life cut short in 1955, Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963, Hurricane Katrina’s devastation in 2005, and President Obama’s nomination in 2008. Out of pain and progress, Give 8/28 was created to invest in Black-led nonprofits carrying the work forward.

✨ Your donation today makes this possible.
• $25 can help a student start school with confidence in a new uniform.
• $50 can provide life-skills workshops for young women building independence.
• $100+ helps keep Thrive360 running, giving youth safe housing and mentorship.

Every dollar goes directly toward breaking cycles and creating brighter futures.

08/26/2025

📣 The countdown to Give 8/28 is on!

On August 28, nonprofits across the country will come together for the only national day of giving dedicated to supporting Black-led and Black-benefiting organizations. This movement, started by the Young, Black & Giving Back Institute, uplifts community-based nonprofits that are often under-resourced but doing powerful, life-changing work.

The date is not random—it’s rooted in Black history and resilience:
• 1955: Emmett Till’s life was tragically taken.
• 1963: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech.
• 2005: Hurricane Katrina devastated Black communities.
• 2008: Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination for President.

At ARK, our mission is to break generational cycles for children and families through programs like Thrive360, EmpowerHER workshops, and our Annual Uniform Drive.

Give 8/28 is a chance to fuel this mission and ensure our youth have access to safe housing, mentorship, and opportunities to thrive.

💙 We’re 2 days away—join us in honoring the past while investing in the future.

08/25/2025

Countdown to Give 8/28 starts now!
On August 28, we join Black-led nonprofits nationwide to honor a powerful day in history and invest in brighter futures. 💙

08/06/2025

Making sure every student walks into school with dignity. 🎒✨

Our Annual Uniform Drive is still underway! We’re getting polos, pants, and skirts directly to students who need them—no hoops, just help. If you’ve been looking for a simple way to make a real impact before the first bell rings… this is it. 📚✏️

Here’s how you can help:
• Donate uniforms (new, all sizes)
• Give funds — we’ll purchase exactly what schools request (link in bio)
• Spread the word — share this post + tag a friend

📍Drop-Off: The Gathering Spot | 1720 I St NW, DC
🗓️ July 1st – August 8th | ⏰ 10AM – 8PM
🎯 All Sizes Pre-K to 12th Grade

💳 Donate online: ark-dc.org/donate
CashApp: $ARKDC | Venmo: -DC

Together, we’re turning back-to-school stress into confidence. 💛

08/06/2025

We’ve got room at Thrive360! 🏡✨

Know a young woman (18+) who’s aging out of foster care or in need of a stable, supportive place to grow? Thrive360 might be the perfect fit 💛

We offer move-in ready, fully furnished housing plus life skills training, mental health support, job help, and more — all in Prince George’s County.

Let’s make sure our girls don’t have to navigate adulthood alone. Tag someone or share this with your network!

📩 Reach out to learn more: [email protected]
📄 Check the flier below for details!

07/23/2025

📣 Another opportunity to gather, connect, and give back with ARK! 💛

We’re creating space for our community to come together in support of our Annual Uniform Drive — and YOU are invited.

🎒 Bring your uniform donations, meet the ARK team, and learn how your support is helping students experiencing homelessness walk into the school year with confidence and pride.

✨ Can’t make it?
You can still drop off uniforms at The Gathering Spot
📍 1720 I St NW, WDC 20006
🗓️ Now through August 8th | ⏰ 10AM–8PM

Let’s keep showing up, together. 💪🏾

03/20/2025