Raised2RB

09/19/2026

Since 2022, Raised to Reach Back Raised2RB has partnered with Operation Warm to make a difference for children in need of a new coat in our community. With your support, we've put coats on the backs of over 1,200 students in DC and nearby Maryland and Virginia. This year we are continuing the mission.

Help us reach our goal of $3,000! Every $25 = 1 brand-new coat!

Join us in supporting this mission to provide warmth, confidence, and hope to under-resourced children through the gift of brand-new coats.

When children have what they need, they can fully participate in everyday moments—like going to school, playing outside, and spending time with friends.

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06/11/2026

Meet Charlie!
The Allen & Claryce Nelson Memorial Scholarship is Raised to Reach Back’s first scholarship for a continuing college student. This scholarship is for a matriculating HBCU student who demonstrates a commitment to community service and is a native of Washington, D.C. or Georgia. The inaugural recipient of this $1300 award is Charlie Cole. Charlie received a Raised to Reach Back Community Award in 2025 so this is a really special to this Board to be able to support one of our recipients consecutively.

Charlie graduated from the School Without Walls in Washington, D.C. and just completed her first year at Xavier University of Louisiana where she is a pre-med major with a 4.0 GPA. Charlie aspires to become an oral surgeon who provides gentle, compassionate, reliable, and pain free care to patients, especially those who may feel anxious or underserved. She volunteers supporting pregnant mothers through Mamatoto Village where she advocates for maternal health and well-being. She also volunteers with Vincent Vault which works to prevent food insecurity among students.

She has been Raised to Reach ack! Congratulations to Charlie!

Named Scholarship Donor: Sakira Cook & Family

06/11/2026

Meet Kennedy!
Reach Back Community Award honoree, Kennedy Armfield recently graduated from College Park Academy. Kennedy’s dedication to service is evident through her 480 community service hours, which include work with the Kettering Largo Mitchellville Boys & Girls Club, Kaiser Permanente, mentoring younger students, assisting at health fairs, or supporting community food drives, Kennedy brings energy, compassion, and excellence to everything she does. She will attend North Carolina Central University in the fall and study public health policy. Kennedy holds multiple cheerleading titles and gives back as a certified Junior Cheerleading Coach, mentoring younger athletes and helping them grow both in skill and confidence. She is an Honor Roll student, participated in the Yearbook Club, and reactivated the Black Student Union Club. Kennedy shared an insightful message in her application essay: “I have learned that a crisis does not define you, but the way you respond shapes who you become.”

Kennedy has been Raised to Reach Back! Congratulations to Kennedy and her family!

06/11/2026

Meet Gerald!
The Raised to Reach Back Community Service Award. This award honors individuals who contribute significantly to their community through their time, actions, talents, and dedication. Our honorees have served as role models within their communities and exemplified compassion, service, and a passion for improving the world around them. Service isn’t what you do; it is who you are, and our honorees have embodied this motto in every way!

Gerald recently graduated from Frederick Douglass Hill High School in Prince George’s County with a 4.0 GPA and an IB Diploma. Gerald is a scholar-athlete, a three-sport athlete, and described by his coaches as a leader. He will attend the University of Maryland at College Park this fall and major in mechanical engineering. He volunteers with So Others Might Eat, Marlboro Boys and Girls Track Club, his school’s Parent Teacher Student Organization, an annual American Red Cross Blood Drive and Wreaths Across America. Through his various volunteer activities, Gerald says: “These experiences have not only allowed me to contribute to my immediate community, but also prepared to bring the same spirit of service and leadership to other communities near and far. “He also volunteers with Kappa League through Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Hyattsville/Landover Alumni Chapter.

He has been Raised to Reach Back! Congratulations to Gerald and his family!

06/11/2026

Meet Nyla!
The Jones Family Award honors and celebrates the life and legacy of the five of the Jones siblings (Dr. Rae Jones-Hubbard, Dr I. Patricia Anglin, Peggy Mayes, Diane V. Jones, and Luther T. Jones) and is designated for an African American student attending public school. This award is $3,000. Our honoree is Nyla Dinkins. She will graduate from Benjamin Banneker High School in Washington, D.C. with a 3.9 GPA and over 460 Community Service Hours. Nyla will attend Spelman College in the fall and focus on a pre-law track. Nyla’s achievements include charter member of her school choir, Model UN, Washington Urban Debate League, co-founder of Youth Expressions Network, Jack and Jill of America, Teen President (Bowie, MD), and mentee at the Aspen Institute – Our Future is Science. She holds a Seal of Biliteracy with Distinction , is an AP Scholar with Honors and a member of the Spanish Honor Society. Nyla is deeply involved in civic leadership an serves as the District’s Student Representative on the State Board of Education and co-lead of the Student Advisory Committee, voicing nearly 100,000 students’ concerns. She hopes to create spaces where Black women are empowered to lead boldly, unapologetically, and authentically. Nyla shared this thought in her application essay: There is still a voice that echoes in the hearts of young Black girls everywhere. It whispers and shouts a question. “Will you make the choice?” I reflect on the Spelman College tagline, and answer: yes, “I choose to change the world.”

She has been Raised to Reach Back! Congratulations to Nyla and her parents!

Named Scholarship Donor: Angela Dai Anglin & The Jones Family

06/11/2026

Meet Nicholas!
The B. Henry Anglin, II Community Award. recognizes the community service of an African American male student residing in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia area and is based on financial need. Our honoree is Nicholas Thompson. Nicholas is a graduate from Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Prince George’s County, Maryland where he was a dual enrollment student taking college classes at Prince George’s Community College. Nicholas will attend Stevenson University in the fall to pursue a degree in psychology and social work. He completed over 500 hours of community service and is dedicated volunteer at Walker Memorial Baptist Church. Nicholas has been a volunteer with Captivate Perspective in Washington, D.C. for the past three years where he supports the career Ready Early Scholars Program at the University of the District of Columbia. Nicholas says he hopes to develop the tools needed to give back to my community and help others reach their full potential.

He was Raised to Reach Back! Congratulations to Nicholas and his family!

Named Scholarship Donor: Angela Dai Anglin

06/11/2026

Meet Chau-Anh!
The Boyd & Pair Excellence in Community Service Award recognizes the commitment to community service of a graduating high school senior. Our honoree is Chau-Anh Nguyen. She recently graduated from George C. Marshall High School in Fairfax County, Virginia with a 4.2 GPA and an IB Diploma. She will attend The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia to study psychology. As a member of the Compassionate Service Society Youth (CSS Youth), she teaches mindfulness and compassion to youth through meditation and altruistic service. With CSS Youth, she also serves food to the homeless, performs temple clean-ups, and participates in an annual 5K walk to raise funds to build water wells in Vietnam. Chau-Anh is also a leader for her Vietnamese Heritage scouting troop where she mentors younger members. She wants to become a child psychologist and understand and help children with ADHD and autism. Her brother is her inspiration for this life goal.

She has been Raised to Reach Back! Congratulations to Chau-Anh and her family!

Named Scholarship Donors: Eugene Pair & Chyvon Boyd

06/11/2026

Meet Titus!
The Virgie Bell Satterfield Evans Service Award recognizes an individual who consistently displays compassion and a commitment to serving others. We are pleased to present this award to Titus Er, a recent graduate of Chantilly High School in Fairfax County, Virginia with a 4.5 GPA. He will be attending the University of Virginia to study public policy. He is committed to redefining access by building systems where every young person, regardless of background, can participate fully in their community. His educational and career goals center on public policy and community-based problem solving including developing an analytical foundation to understand how inequities form and how they can be dismantled. Titus is an Eagle Scout and served as Head Captain of his Debate Team. He was also an Urban Planning Intern for Fairfax County.

He has been Raised to Reach Back! Congratulations to Titus and his parents!

Named Scholarship Donor: Anjelious Farmer

06/11/2026

Meet Horayn!
The Christopher and Marion Locker Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of the Locker family of Louisa and Orange, Virginia. This year’s scholarship recipient is Horayn Gibson, a recent graduate of Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Prince George’s County, Maryland, where she earned a 4.0 GPA. Horayn will attend Vanderbilt University this fall to study electrical engineering. She is passionate about using her education to make a difference and is especially interested in Engineers Without Borders-Vanderbilt, a program that helps communities develop sustainable infrastructure solutions. As Horayn puts it, she hopes to help “narrow the gap between what is possible and who benefits from it.” She has been Raised to Reach Back!

Congratulations to Horayn and her family on this outstanding achievement!

Named Scholarship Donors: The Locker Family (Kelly Denise, Derrick Locker, Johanna Locker, Corey Locker, Eleanora Locker and Linda Locker)

06/11/2026

Meet Zoe!
The Leadership Impact Award recognizes a graduating high school senior who exemplifies leadership, accountability and a commitment to community impact through service and advocacy. This year's award recipient is Zoe Soboslay, a recent graduate of Northwest High School in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Zoe will attend the University of Georgia, where she plans to study public policy before pursuing a law degree focused on food and pharmaceutical regulations. Inspired by her goal of improving the lives of people with life-threatening food allergies, Zoe has already demonstrated exceptional leadership and service. A scholar-athlete and National Science Honor Society member, she earned the State of Maryland Certificate of Meritorious Service for completing 480 hours of community service. She also held leadership roles in student government, served on the Montgomery County Student-Athlete Leadership Council, and worked as a lifeguard, camp counselor and teaching aide. She has been Raised to Reach Back!

Congratulations to Zoe and her family on this outstanding achievement!

Named Scholarship Donor: Candice J Hunter