Carl “Mann” Johnson Makes Major Strives Towards Helping Out The Community
Carl “Mann” Johnson, CEO of the A-N-C Umbrella Foundation, donates his time to volunteer the 100 Black Men of Hope, support High School Benefit Concert, Mayor Adrian Fenty and Feeding the Homeless.
Washington, DC – November –
On November 6, 2009, Carl “Mann” Johnson has agreed to participate in the 100 Black Men of Hope event, taking place at the Imagine Hope Community Charter School, located at 2917 8th St., NE, Washington, DC. This event is geared towards promoting community service and involvement. The participants will volunteer to complete tasks such as: assisting in classrooms, reading books, mentoring, putting together school furniture, and facilitating gym and lunch periods. The time of the event is from 9am – 2pm.
Carl developed his roots in activism in his early teen years, serving as a Peer Mediator at Laurel High School, helping fellow students resolve conflict and issues that arise during the day to day rigors of school. For this reason, he has agreed to return to his roots, Laurel High School, and show support at their Benefit Concert being held on November 6th, 2009 at 7pm. When asked to show support Carl never had to think twice, as he was extremely eager to give back to where it all began. The purpose of the concert is to raise awareness that the Arts Program is in jeopardy.
Carl is also working side by side in the quest to establish and maintain a continuing positive community presence for DC’s Mayor Fenty with the My Story, My Mayor, Adrian Fenty Fundraiser. This event‘s main objective is to gather everyday DC Residents with a personal story about how Adrian Fenty positively impacted their life as Mayor of DC. Carl is working heavily to assist with promoting and supporting this event. Policy DC Lounge has agreed to host the event at their establishment and the event will take place from 6pm – 10pm.
The Homeless Services Planning and Coordinating Committee issued an online statistic report for 2009, which concluded that the District of Columbia has over 12,035 single adults and families that are homeless. These numbers are extremely disturbing and it is imperative that we try to encourage everyone to help out with this situation, and Carl “Mann” Johnson is doing just that. On November 15th, 2009, Fundamental Aspects of Music (F.A.M.E) is “Feeding the Homeless”. Carl greatly endorses this organization, which is the brainchild of Chris Cole from BET College Hill, because they are inspired to help our community by putting together these types of events. Volunteers are encouraged to follow Carl’s lead and come out to donate their time to feed the homeless. It will be held at the CCND Shelter, 425 2nd Street, NW., from 12pm – 6pm.
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