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We’re coming together to support two local charities, Washington Jesuit Academy (WJA) and the FCBA Foundation. The funds raised at the Auction are critical to advancing their missions and to allowing us to give back to our community.

A portion of funds donated to WJA will be matched by an anonymous donor, further extending the impact of your support!

The Washington Jesuit Academy strives to break the cycle of poverty by offering a rigorous, comprehensive, and tuition-free education to fourth through eighth-grade boys from underserved DC-metro communities. The Academy seeks to foster a learning community that extends beyond the traditional school day. In addition to traditional academic programming, the school encourages student participation in extracurricular activities, serves three nutritious communal meals a day, assists students with homework completion, and provides counseling services. The Academy also prepares students, parents, and guardians for future educational aspirations after graduation through its High School Placement Program. This program provides information on local high schools, assists with application processes, and helps families and guardians complete financial aid filings. By assisting students in finding the right high school, the Academy helps to ensure students continue to excel beyond middle school. The impact of the Alumni of the Washington Jesuit Academy is evident: 99% of its alumni graduate from high school, and 90% go on to college, trade school, or enter the workforce.

Supporting the FCBA Charity Auction will enable Washington Jesuit Academy to serve more students through tuition awards or the construction of a new classroom. By participating in this year’s auction, you will help further the Washington Jesuit Academy’s mission to provide essential educational, social, emotional, and financial support to local students.

Additionally, support of the auction will assist the FCBA Foundation in supporting its annual scholarship program. Auction proceeds will be used to provide financial assistance and laptop computers to DC public high school students to help them thrive in college. Each year, the Foundation reviews applications from local high school students of diverse backgrounds and selects scholarship recipients based on their financial need, academic achievements, and service to school and community.  This year, the FCBA Foundation provided new laptops and nearly $294,000 in scholarships to 26 DC high school students.

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