Giving Back To The Communities
TOY DRIVE
During the month of October we participated in the Christmas Toy Drive / Trail Ride. This was a day to give back to the community and invite everyone to take an active part in providing toys for the Metro Area children.
TRIBUTE TO FORMER DC MAYOR MARION BARRY
Worked with Mr. Garry Clark of “Pep Rally For Peace in the Streets” Black History Program, present Former Mayer Marion Barry with an awardSaturday, April 13th, 2013
U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial1240 U Street NWWashington, DC 20009
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Worked with former Mayor Anthony Williams of DC to support hurricane Katrina victims while housed at the DC Armory. A joint effort by all cowboys in the Metro Area, provided music, games, pony/horse rides, haircuts and feed more than 200 people. The Cowboys were given a certificate of achievement from the Mayor’s office.
2013 TOY DISTRIBUTION
We passed out toys to the children and offered Pony rides to bring joy to all at a local womens shelter. One of the many ways we gave back to the community this year.
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The TRUTH members, Joe and Angel giving back, by supporting the
Landover Seminoles Homecoming September 28, 2013
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2013 COAT DISTRIBUTION
We participated in distributing coats for women and children at a local women's shelter. We truly enjoyed seeing all the smiles from the joy of giving.
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PARADES
Participated in the following parades: MD Martin Luther King, Jr., Parade - DC Howard University Homecoming Parade - Cherry Blossom Parade - Washington DC, Veteran’s Day Parade - Washington DC, Emancipation Day Parade - Washington, DC, Memorial Day Parade - Washington, Bowie State Homecoming Parade - Baltimore, MD, Martin Luther King, Jr., Parade - Washington DC Dedication of the Marvin Gaye Park - Washington DC, Buffalo Soldier’s Parade - Portsmouth, VA, Christmas Parades
2014 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE
Monday, January 20, Baltimore honored Martin Luther King’s Legacy with the 14th annual Parade. The TRUTH , IHRC, NCACC, family and friends united to participate in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service as a day on, not a day off. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. believed everyone could play a role in making this country a better place to live, and this initiative encourages everyone to turn his life and teachings into community action. The energy is electric. And the mood is definitely one of a celebration, as thousands of people lined Martin Luther King Blvd. for a parade to honor the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. Decades after his death, a new generation is learning his message.
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2014 Marborough Day Parade/Festival Upper Marlboro, MD (May 10)
This was the 38th Annual Marlborough Day Parade and Festival, held in the historic town of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The TRUTH , NCACC, family and friends united to participate in the Parade.
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2014 Howard Homecoming Parade (October, 18)
This was Howard University's 90th homecoming anniversary parade. The TRUTH, family and friends united to participate in the Parade. The Howard University Homecoming is a celebration of tradition, legacy, and achievement
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2015 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE
Monday, January 19, Baltimore City held its 15th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. parade down the boulevard that bears his name. The TRUTH family and friends were proud to participate in continuing Dr. Kings legacy. We came together for a day of service, picking up the baton handed to us by past generations and carrying forward their efforts. Decades after his death, a new generation is learning his message. Millions served on MLK Day and we pray the spirit of service carries over into the rest of the year. Thank you for participating in MLK Day 2015!
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CELEBRATING BLACKS MAKING HISTORY PAST PRESENT & FUTURE
The TRUTH participates annually with PEP Rally for Peace in the Streets. We Join together to Celebrate Past, Present and Future History Makers. June 20, 2015 at the African American Civil War Memorial. View brochure here. View Photos Here
Sharing Joy and Happiness With the Children
The TRUTH gives back to the communites in many ways. On this hot summer day members of The TRUTH Equestrian group, gave over 150 children horse back rides. The children laughed, smiled and at times were a little afriad, but in the end it was pure joy and Dats The TRUTH!. It was an experience July 28th 2015, that the children will never forget on this special Super Hero Day.
2016 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE (Baltimore)
Monday, January 18, Baltimore City held its 16th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. parade down the boulevard that bears his name. The TRUTH family and friends were proud to participate in Honoring Dr. King in the below freezing temperature. We came together for a day of service, picking up the baton handed to us by past generations and carrying forward their efforts. Decades after his death, a new generation is learning his message. Millions served on MLK Day and we pray the spirit of service carries over into the rest of the year. Thank you for participating in MLK Day 2016!
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CELEBRATING BLACKS MAKING HISTORY PAST PRESENT & FUTURE
The TRUTH participates annually with PEP Rally for Peace in the Streets. We Join together to Celebrate Past, Present and Future History Makers. On October 8, 2016 at the African American Civil War Memorial we presented Mr. Morris and Ray Lockamy with Living Legend Awards.
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