5K RUN & WALK for REFUGEES to benefit ECDC
- Date Sun 29th June 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Arlington, Virginia
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 5K Run & Walk for Refugees, taking place on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Bluemont Park South Shelter in Arlington, Virginia! This exciting event is not only a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the outdoors but also a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of refugees. Participants can choose to take part in the 5K run or the free Kids' Kilometer, which starts at 9:00 AM, followed by a delightful post-race picnic at 10:00 AM.
The 5K course is set on paved park trails, making it accessible for walkers and wheelchair users, and is certified to ensure an official race experience. Join a vibrant community of runners and walkers as you contribute to a worthy cause—supporting the Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) in its mission to provide crucial assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ethiopia. This event promises not only a great workout but also a chance to help secure educational access for children affected by turmoil. Mark your calendars and be part of this uplifting day of fitness and community spirit!
The 5K course is set on paved park trails, making it accessible for walkers and wheelchair users, and is certified to ensure an official race experience. Join a vibrant community of runners and walkers as you contribute to a worthy cause—supporting the Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) in its mission to provide crucial assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ethiopia. This event promises not only a great workout but also a chance to help secure educational access for children affected by turmoil. Mark your calendars and be part of this uplifting day of fitness and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
ECDC 5K RUN & WALK FOR REFUGEES
SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2025
BLUEMONT PARK SOUTH SHELTER, 329 NORTH MANCHESTER STREET, ARLINGTON VA (MAP) [https://www.google.com/search?q=329+north+manchester+street+arlington+va]
9:00 AM 5K RUN
KIDS' KILOMETER (FREE)
10:00 AM POST-RACE PICNIC
ENTER ON-LINE [https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=162230]
*
VIA RUNSIGNUP.COM [https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=162230]
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP
* 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Satuday, June 28, Localtion to be determined
SAME DAY PACKET PICK-UP
*
STARTING 8:00 AM, SUNDAY, JUNE 29, BLUEMONT PARK
SPONSORS & PARTNERS:
*
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT GROUP (WWW.EDGUS.ORG)
[EDG]
*
EDG / ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
901 SOUTH HIGHLAND STREET, ARLINGTON VA 22204
TEL 703-685-0510 EXT 376 | M. 240-423-1376
*
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT GROUP IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION, A TREASURY-DESIGNATED CDFI, AND SBA LENDER PROVIDING MICROFINANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS. IT CURRENTLY SERVES THE FINANCIALLY-UNDERSERVED BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS OF VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, AND WASHINGTON, DC AREA. IT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, SKILL-BUILDING, AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO HELP REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS BUILD LIVES OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
*
ADNAN NAFA, AGENT, STATE FARM INSURANCE [http://www.adnannafa.com][ADNAN NAFA] [http://www.adnannafa.com]
*
6121 LINCOLNIA ROAD SUITE 104
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312-2707
703-270-9111
[email protected]
WWW.ADNANNAFA.COM [https://www.adnannafa.com]
*
VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTER (VHC) HEALTH [https://vhchealth.org]
*
[https://vhchealth.org]VHC HEALTH IS A 453-BED NOT-FOR-PROFIT TEACHING FACILITY AND DESIGNATED AS A MAGNET HOSPITAL BY THE AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER AND A PROUD MEMBER OF THE MAYO CLINIC CARE NETWORK A NATIONAL NETWORK OF INDEPENDENT HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS. THE HOSPITAL WAS RECOGNIZED AS A 2021 TOP TEACHING HOSPITAL BY THE LEAPFROG GROUP AND IN 2022 WAS SELECTED FOR AN 11TH CONSECUTIVE HEALTH GRADES OUTSTANDING PATIENT EXPERIENCE AWARDTRADE MARK AND A 21ST CONSECUTIVE A GRADE FROM THE LEAPFROG GROUP. VHC HEALTH IS COMMITTED TO BEING BOTH THE BEST HEALTH SYSTEM AND THE BEST WORKPLACE IN THE WASHINGTON, DC METRO AREA. VHC WILL PERFORM A1C SCREENINGS ON-SITE
*
CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. [https://citizensbank.com]
*
[https://citizensbank.com]CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. IS ONE OF THE NATIONS OLDEST AND LARGEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, WITH $222.0 BILLION IN ASSETS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023. HEADQUARTERED IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, CITIZENS OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL BANKING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, SMALL BUSINESSES, MIDDLE-MARKET COMPANIES, LARGE CORPORATIONS, AND INSTITUTIONS.
*
CITIZENS HELPS ITS CUSTOMERS REACH THEIR POTENTIAL BY LISTENING TO THEM AND BY UNDERSTANDING THEIR NEEDS IN ORDER TO OFFER TAILORED ADVICE, IDEAS, AND SOLUTIONS. IN CONSUMER BANKING, CITIZENS PROVIDES AN INTEGRATED EXPERIENCE THAT INCLUDES MOBILE AND ONLINE BANKING, A 24/7 CUSTOMER CONTACT CENTER AND THE CONVENIENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 3,200 ATMS AND APPROXIMATELY 1,100 BRANCHES IN 14 STATES IN THE NEW ENGLAND, MID-ATLANTIC AND MIDWEST REGIONS. CONSUMER BANKING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES INCLUDE A FULL RANGE OF BANKING, LENDING, SAVINGS, WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS OFFERINGS.
*
IN COMMERCIAL BANKING, CITIZENS OFFERS A BROAD COMPLEMENT OF FINANCIAL PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING LENDING AND LEASING, DEPOSIT AND TREASURY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, FOREIGN EXCHANGE, INTEREST RATE AND COMMODITY RISK MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, AS WELL AS LOAN SYNDICATION, CORPORATE FINANCE, MERGER AND ACQUISITION, AND DEBT AND EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS CAPABILITIES. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.CITIZENSBANK.COM OR VISIT US ON TWITTER, LINKEDIN OR FACEBOOK.
*
ECDCS REVIVE INITIATIVE [https://www.ecdcus.org/what-we-do/axumite-heritage-foundation-2/#revive-initiative]
RESTORING AND EXPANDING EDUCATION: ECDC HAS A LONG-STANDING TRACK RECORD OF INVESTING IN EDUCATION IN ETHIOPIA VIA DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY IN COLLABORATION WITH REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL OFFICES. OVER ONE MILLION EDUCATIONAL BOOKS HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO VARIOUS REGIONS IN ETHIOPIA. MOREOVER, IN ADDITION TO DISTRIBUTING BOOKS, ECDC HAD INITIATED BUILDING SCHOOLS IN THE TIGRAY REGION OF ETHIOPIA.
*
ECDCS REVIVE INITIATIVE WILL BUILD ON THIS FOUNDATION, SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO REBUILDING EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND FOSTERING A DYNAMIC, TRAUMA-INFORMED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.
*
ARLINGTON CAREER CENTER
*
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 816 S WALTER REED DRIVE, ARLINGTON, VA 22204
ADDITIONAL RACE INFORMATION:
*
WWW.SAFETYANDHEALTHFOUNDATION.ORG/RUNFORREFUGEES [https://www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/runforrefugees]
ABOUT THE RACES:
DIRECTIONS:
FROM ROUTE 50, TURN NORTH TO THE END OF MANCHESTER STREET. TURN RIGHT ONTO FREE PARKING.
IF PARKING IS FULL, PARK AT BLUEMONT PARK NORTH SHELTER OR ASHLAWN SCHOOL
COURSE:
PAVED PARK TRAILS, ONE HILL, NO ROAD CROSSINGS
OK FOR WALKERS AND WHEELCHAIRS
USATF-CERTIFIED COURSE VA16054RT [https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate?type=l&id=VA16054RT]
RACE SIZE:
ABOUT 300 IN EACH RACE. YOU MAY ENTER ONE, TWO, OR ALL THREE RACES FOR ONE ENTRY FEE (JUST ONE T-SHIRT)
AWARDS:
ELITE 5K AT 8:00 AM, LARGE MEDALS FOR TOP 3 M/F OVERALL M/F,- HAND-TIMED + RECORDED BY RFID AND PUBLISHED ONLINE INSTANTLY ON WEBSCORER RESULTS PAGE [https://www.webscorer.com/shfresults]
OPEN 5K AT 8:45 AM AND FAMILY 3K AT 9:30 AM, CLOCK TIMES ONLY
POST-RACE PICNIC
IN THE PICNIC SHELTER ABOUT 100 METERS FROM THE START / FINISH NEXT TO THE RESTROOMS,
CATERED BY
DAMA RESTAURANT AND CAFE [https://www.damapastry.com/]
RESTAURANT: 1503 COLUMBIA PIKE, ARLINGTON, VA 22204 (703-920-3559, [email protected])
PASTRY & CAFE: 1505 COLUMBIA PIKE, ARLINGTON, VA 22204 (703-920-5620, [email protected])
BETHEL CAFE [https://www.bethelcafevirginia.com/]
3045 COLUMBIA PIKE, ARLINGTON, VA 22204 (703-825-5557)
MEAZA RESTUARANT [https://www.meazarestaurant.com]
5700 COLUMBIA PIKE A, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22041 (703-820-2870)
MEDA COFFEE & KITCHEN [https://medacoffeekitchen.com]
5037 COLUMBIA PIKE, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22204 (571-312-0599)
CONTACT:
*
ALEMAYEHU ABERA [email protected] 703-685-0510 EXT.327
THIS RACE IS A FUNDRAISER FOR ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (ECDC)
*
ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, INC. (ECDC), BASED IN ARLINGTON, VA., IS A TAX-EXEMPT, 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO) ESTABLISHED IN 1983 TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF A GROWING ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY IN THE U.S. ECDC QUICKLY BECAME A MULTI-CULTURAL, MULTI-SERVICE PROVIDER WITH LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL REACH. FOR 41 YEARS, ECDC HAS BEEN HELPING REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS RE-ESTABLISH THEIR LIVES AS PRODUCTIVE, SELF-SUFFICIENT MEMBERS OF THEIR NEW COMMUNITIES.
*
ONE OF 10 RESETTLEMENT AGENCIES AUTHORIZED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO RESETTLE REFUGEES, ECDC HAS TO DATE RESETTLED 80,000 NEWCOMERS THROUGH ITS 25 AFFILIATES AND BRANCH OFFICES IN 18 STATES ACROSS THE U.S. ECDC HAS 18 AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS, 7 BRANCH OFFICES, AND 2 COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
*
IN ADDITION TO ITS PROUD HISTORY OF SERVING AND ADVOCATING FOR REFUGEES AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS WITHIN THE U.S., ECDC REMAINS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN AID AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OVERSEAS, PARTICULARLY IN ETHIOPIA AND SUDAN.
*
ACKNOWLEDGING THE PRESSING DEMAND TO ADDRESS THE ADVERSITIES ENCOUNTERED BY CHILDREN AND YOUTHS IMPACTED BY THE CONTINUING CRISIS IN ETHIOPIA, ECDC IS ORCHESTRATING THE "ECDC 5K RUN & WALK FOR REFUGEES." THIS INITIATIVE ENDEAVORS TO FURNISH VITAL ASSISTANCE TO INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPS) IN ETHIOPIA, WITH A SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON SECURING EDUCATIONAL ACCESS AND AVENUES FOR THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH AFFECTED BY THE TURMOIL. THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE, ECDC AIMS TO MOBILIZE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO AID THOSE IN DISTRESS AND REIGNITE HOPE FOR A PROMISING FUTURE AMONG THE YOUNGER POPULACE. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EDC'S OVERSEAS PROJECTS: PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: ECDC HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE [https://www.ecdcus.org/what-we-do/axumite-heritage-foundation-2/#humanitarian-assistance]
COLLABORATORS AND VOLUNTEERS
* RACE DIRECTOR: Jay Wind, Safety And Health Foundation [http://www.SafetyAndHealthFoundation.org], an Arlington-based 501(c)(3) charitable organization that conducts 5Ks and other races for charity
* EVENT ADVISORS: Gebregziabher Gebremariam [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gebregziabher_Gebremariam], world-famous Ethiopian athlete, New York City Marathon champion [https://worldathletics.org/athletes/ethiopia/gebregziabher-gebremariam-14181464], and Worknesh Kidane [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worknesh_Kidane], world-famous Ethiopian athlete, World Champion 10000-meter and cross-country champion [https://worldathletics.org/athletes/ethiopia/werknesh-kidane-14259798]
VOLUNTEERS:
* Students and staff from Arlington Career Center, Arlington Public Schools, located at 816 S Walter Reed Drive, Arlington, VA 22204
SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2025
BLUEMONT PARK SOUTH SHELTER, 329 NORTH MANCHESTER STREET, ARLINGTON VA (MAP) [https://www.google.com/search?q=329+north+manchester+street+arlington+va]
9:00 AM 5K RUN
KIDS' KILOMETER (FREE)
10:00 AM POST-RACE PICNIC
ENTER ON-LINE [https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=162230]
*
VIA RUNSIGNUP.COM [https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=162230]
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP
* 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Satuday, June 28, Localtion to be determined
SAME DAY PACKET PICK-UP
*
STARTING 8:00 AM, SUNDAY, JUNE 29, BLUEMONT PARK
SPONSORS & PARTNERS:
*
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT GROUP (WWW.EDGUS.ORG)
[EDG]
*
EDG / ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT GROUP
901 SOUTH HIGHLAND STREET, ARLINGTON VA 22204
TEL 703-685-0510 EXT 376 | M. 240-423-1376
*
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT GROUP IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION, A TREASURY-DESIGNATED CDFI, AND SBA LENDER PROVIDING MICROFINANCE AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS. IT CURRENTLY SERVES THE FINANCIALLY-UNDERSERVED BUSINESSES AND RESIDENTS OF VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, AND WASHINGTON, DC AREA. IT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, SKILL-BUILDING, AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO HELP REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS BUILD LIVES OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
*
ADNAN NAFA, AGENT, STATE FARM INSURANCE [http://www.adnannafa.com][ADNAN NAFA] [http://www.adnannafa.com]
*
6121 LINCOLNIA ROAD SUITE 104
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22312-2707
703-270-9111
[email protected]
WWW.ADNANNAFA.COM [https://www.adnannafa.com]
*
VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTER (VHC) HEALTH [https://vhchealth.org]
*
[https://vhchealth.org]VHC HEALTH IS A 453-BED NOT-FOR-PROFIT TEACHING FACILITY AND DESIGNATED AS A MAGNET HOSPITAL BY THE AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER AND A PROUD MEMBER OF THE MAYO CLINIC CARE NETWORK A NATIONAL NETWORK OF INDEPENDENT HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS. THE HOSPITAL WAS RECOGNIZED AS A 2021 TOP TEACHING HOSPITAL BY THE LEAPFROG GROUP AND IN 2022 WAS SELECTED FOR AN 11TH CONSECUTIVE HEALTH GRADES OUTSTANDING PATIENT EXPERIENCE AWARDTRADE MARK AND A 21ST CONSECUTIVE A GRADE FROM THE LEAPFROG GROUP. VHC HEALTH IS COMMITTED TO BEING BOTH THE BEST HEALTH SYSTEM AND THE BEST WORKPLACE IN THE WASHINGTON, DC METRO AREA. VHC WILL PERFORM A1C SCREENINGS ON-SITE
*
CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. [https://citizensbank.com]
*
[https://citizensbank.com]CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. IS ONE OF THE NATIONS OLDEST AND LARGEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, WITH $222.0 BILLION IN ASSETS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023. HEADQUARTERED IN PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND, CITIZENS OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL BANKING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, SMALL BUSINESSES, MIDDLE-MARKET COMPANIES, LARGE CORPORATIONS, AND INSTITUTIONS.
*
CITIZENS HELPS ITS CUSTOMERS REACH THEIR POTENTIAL BY LISTENING TO THEM AND BY UNDERSTANDING THEIR NEEDS IN ORDER TO OFFER TAILORED ADVICE, IDEAS, AND SOLUTIONS. IN CONSUMER BANKING, CITIZENS PROVIDES AN INTEGRATED EXPERIENCE THAT INCLUDES MOBILE AND ONLINE BANKING, A 24/7 CUSTOMER CONTACT CENTER AND THE CONVENIENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 3,200 ATMS AND APPROXIMATELY 1,100 BRANCHES IN 14 STATES IN THE NEW ENGLAND, MID-ATLANTIC AND MIDWEST REGIONS. CONSUMER BANKING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES INCLUDE A FULL RANGE OF BANKING, LENDING, SAVINGS, WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS OFFERINGS.
*
IN COMMERCIAL BANKING, CITIZENS OFFERS A BROAD COMPLEMENT OF FINANCIAL PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING LENDING AND LEASING, DEPOSIT AND TREASURY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, FOREIGN EXCHANGE, INTEREST RATE AND COMMODITY RISK MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, AS WELL AS LOAN SYNDICATION, CORPORATE FINANCE, MERGER AND ACQUISITION, AND DEBT AND EQUITY CAPITAL MARKETS CAPABILITIES. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.CITIZENSBANK.COM OR VISIT US ON TWITTER, LINKEDIN OR FACEBOOK.
*
ECDCS REVIVE INITIATIVE [https://www.ecdcus.org/what-we-do/axumite-heritage-foundation-2/#revive-initiative]
RESTORING AND EXPANDING EDUCATION: ECDC HAS A LONG-STANDING TRACK RECORD OF INVESTING IN EDUCATION IN ETHIOPIA VIA DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY IN COLLABORATION WITH REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL OFFICES. OVER ONE MILLION EDUCATIONAL BOOKS HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO VARIOUS REGIONS IN ETHIOPIA. MOREOVER, IN ADDITION TO DISTRIBUTING BOOKS, ECDC HAD INITIATED BUILDING SCHOOLS IN THE TIGRAY REGION OF ETHIOPIA.
*
ECDCS REVIVE INITIATIVE WILL BUILD ON THIS FOUNDATION, SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO REBUILDING EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE AND FOSTERING A DYNAMIC, TRAUMA-INFORMED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.
*
ARLINGTON CAREER CENTER
*
ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 816 S WALTER REED DRIVE, ARLINGTON, VA 22204
ADDITIONAL RACE INFORMATION:
*
WWW.SAFETYANDHEALTHFOUNDATION.ORG/RUNFORREFUGEES [https://www.safetyandhealthfoundation.org/runforrefugees]
ABOUT THE RACES:
DIRECTIONS:
FROM ROUTE 50, TURN NORTH TO THE END OF MANCHESTER STREET. TURN RIGHT ONTO FREE PARKING.
IF PARKING IS FULL, PARK AT BLUEMONT PARK NORTH SHELTER OR ASHLAWN SCHOOL
COURSE:
PAVED PARK TRAILS, ONE HILL, NO ROAD CROSSINGS
OK FOR WALKERS AND WHEELCHAIRS
USATF-CERTIFIED COURSE VA16054RT [https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate?type=l&id=VA16054RT]
RACE SIZE:
ABOUT 300 IN EACH RACE. YOU MAY ENTER ONE, TWO, OR ALL THREE RACES FOR ONE ENTRY FEE (JUST ONE T-SHIRT)
AWARDS:
ELITE 5K AT 8:00 AM, LARGE MEDALS FOR TOP 3 M/F OVERALL M/F,- HAND-TIMED + RECORDED BY RFID AND PUBLISHED ONLINE INSTANTLY ON WEBSCORER RESULTS PAGE [https://www.webscorer.com/shfresults]
OPEN 5K AT 8:45 AM AND FAMILY 3K AT 9:30 AM, CLOCK TIMES ONLY
POST-RACE PICNIC
IN THE PICNIC SHELTER ABOUT 100 METERS FROM THE START / FINISH NEXT TO THE RESTROOMS,
CATERED BY
DAMA RESTAURANT AND CAFE [https://www.damapastry.com/]
RESTAURANT: 1503 COLUMBIA PIKE, ARLINGTON, VA 22204 (703-920-3559, [email protected])
PASTRY & CAFE: 1505 COLUMBIA PIKE, ARLINGTON, VA 22204 (703-920-5620, [email protected])
BETHEL CAFE [https://www.bethelcafevirginia.com/]
3045 COLUMBIA PIKE, ARLINGTON, VA 22204 (703-825-5557)
MEAZA RESTUARANT [https://www.meazarestaurant.com]
5700 COLUMBIA PIKE A, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22041 (703-820-2870)
MEDA COFFEE & KITCHEN [https://medacoffeekitchen.com]
5037 COLUMBIA PIKE, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22204 (571-312-0599)
CONTACT:
*
ALEMAYEHU ABERA [email protected] 703-685-0510 EXT.327
THIS RACE IS A FUNDRAISER FOR ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (ECDC)
*
ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, INC. (ECDC), BASED IN ARLINGTON, VA., IS A TAX-EXEMPT, 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION (CBO) ESTABLISHED IN 1983 TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF A GROWING ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY IN THE U.S. ECDC QUICKLY BECAME A MULTI-CULTURAL, MULTI-SERVICE PROVIDER WITH LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL REACH. FOR 41 YEARS, ECDC HAS BEEN HELPING REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS RE-ESTABLISH THEIR LIVES AS PRODUCTIVE, SELF-SUFFICIENT MEMBERS OF THEIR NEW COMMUNITIES.
*
ONE OF 10 RESETTLEMENT AGENCIES AUTHORIZED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO RESETTLE REFUGEES, ECDC HAS TO DATE RESETTLED 80,000 NEWCOMERS THROUGH ITS 25 AFFILIATES AND BRANCH OFFICES IN 18 STATES ACROSS THE U.S. ECDC HAS 18 AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS, 7 BRANCH OFFICES, AND 2 COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
*
IN ADDITION TO ITS PROUD HISTORY OF SERVING AND ADVOCATING FOR REFUGEES AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS WITHIN THE U.S., ECDC REMAINS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN AID AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OVERSEAS, PARTICULARLY IN ETHIOPIA AND SUDAN.
*
ACKNOWLEDGING THE PRESSING DEMAND TO ADDRESS THE ADVERSITIES ENCOUNTERED BY CHILDREN AND YOUTHS IMPACTED BY THE CONTINUING CRISIS IN ETHIOPIA, ECDC IS ORCHESTRATING THE "ECDC 5K RUN & WALK FOR REFUGEES." THIS INITIATIVE ENDEAVORS TO FURNISH VITAL ASSISTANCE TO INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPS) IN ETHIOPIA, WITH A SPECIFIC EMPHASIS ON SECURING EDUCATIONAL ACCESS AND AVENUES FOR THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH AFFECTED BY THE TURMOIL. THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE, ECDC AIMS TO MOBILIZE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO AID THOSE IN DISTRESS AND REIGNITE HOPE FOR A PROMISING FUTURE AMONG THE YOUNGER POPULACE. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT EDC'S OVERSEAS PROJECTS: PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: ECDC HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE [https://www.ecdcus.org/what-we-do/axumite-heritage-foundation-2/#humanitarian-assistance]
COLLABORATORS AND VOLUNTEERS
* RACE DIRECTOR: Jay Wind, Safety And Health Foundation [http://www.SafetyAndHealthFoundation.org], an Arlington-based 501(c)(3) charitable organization that conducts 5Ks and other races for charity
* EVENT ADVISORS: Gebregziabher Gebremariam [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gebregziabher_Gebremariam], world-famous Ethiopian athlete, New York City Marathon champion [https://worldathletics.org/athletes/ethiopia/gebregziabher-gebremariam-14181464], and Worknesh Kidane [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worknesh_Kidane], world-famous Ethiopian athlete, World Champion 10000-meter and cross-country champion [https://worldathletics.org/athletes/ethiopia/werknesh-kidane-14259798]
VOLUNTEERS:
* Students and staff from Arlington Career Center, Arlington Public Schools, located at 816 S Walter Reed Drive, Arlington, VA 22204
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