News - January 21, 2025
MEDIA ALERT
CONTACT: Elizabeth Whitman
703.915.5830 | Elizabeth.Whitman@finnpartners.com
WHAT: On January 30, 2025, the Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria (CCNA) and Goodwin Living™ will host the first event in their two-part speaker series, The Journey Continues. The event, “Through My Eyes”, will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through personal accounts and interpretive insights from Alexandria leaders and citizens. This session will explore pivotal moments in King’s legacy, including his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech and funeral.
The Journey Continues is a two-event series honoring President Abraham Lincoln and King, aiming to inspire reflection, foster meaningful dialogue and promote civic engagement by bringing together students and older adults. Attendees will explore the shared values of faith, leadership and commitment to justice and equality that defined these two iconic figures in history. The speaker series will take place during January, honoring Dr. King, and February, honoring Black History Month and President Lincoln’s birthday. Students from Alexandria City Public Schools will attend the two community conversations and will be invited to submit questions to the panelists.
For the first event, which takes place January 30 at Goodwin House Alexandria, the featured speakers and panelists are:
WHO:
WHEN: Thursday, January 30, 2025, 1:30 – 3:00 PM ET
WHERE: Goodwin House Alexandria, 4800 Fillmore Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
CCNA and Goodwin Living will provide details on the second community conversation, which takes place Feb. 26, shortly.
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About CCNA (CCNAlexandria.org): About CCNA (www.CCNAlexandria.org)
The Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria (CCNA) is dedicated to fostering the success of students, families, and the broader community through equity-driven initiatives and collaborative efforts. Founded in 2009, CCNA advances its mission through strategic partnerships with a diverse range of community stakeholders. This work is driven by three core programs: 1. Reach & Rise for Excellence (RARE): Delivering mentorship and academic support to empower students to achieve their full potential; 2. Parent Engagement: Fostering stronger relationships between parents and schools to enhance educational outcomes and build collaborative communities; and 3. Community Forums: Creating inclusive platforms to address critical issues, encourage dialogue, and develop actionable solutions that benefit the entire community.
About Goodwin Living™ (goodwinliving.org): Goodwin Living™ touches the lives of thousands of people every day through its range of senior living communities, specialized healthcare services, community partnerships and philanthropic endeavors. With a mission to support, honor and uplift the lives of others (specifically older adults and those who care for them), Goodwin Living leads the way in expanding the places and ways we can all thrive and find purpose as we age. Older adults will discover options that meet them where they want to be, and those options are managed and provided by team members who represent more than 65 countries. Goodwin Living has been a Washington Post Top Workplace for six consecutive years and has been named the #2 Top Workplace for 2024. Get more information at GoodwinLiving.org or by following Goodwin Living on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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