The SOFEI Group Events

May 28, 2009 (6:30 - 8:30 pm)
Ambassadors for Economic Independence Giving Circle Launch
Newton White Mansion
2708 Enterprise Road
Mitchellville, MD 20721

Mark your calendar to join VEINC and our giving circle's Chief Ambassador, Dr. Melba Moore (renowned gospel artist and former R&B) as we launch Ambassadors for Economic Independence (AFEI) - a 1 million dollar giving circle designed to create economic independence for low-income families headed by women through 'community-based' grant making in: 1) educational scholarships; 2) entrepreneurship grants and micro loans 3) child care and transportation stipends; and 4) temporary housing assistance for victims of domestic abuse.

Honorable Jolene Ivey, Maryland State Delegate will join us as our keynote speaker and Ms. Taylor Thomas of WHUR 96.3 will join us as the Emcee.

Ticket donation is $165 ($100 is tax-deductible). Event proceeds will go towards AFEI Giving Circle. Click Here to Donate Online

To donate by check or money order, make payable to Ambassadors for Economic Independence and send to:

Ambassadors for Economic Independence
C/O Virtuous Enterprises, Inc.
4305 St. Barnabas Road, Suite 400
Temple Hills, MD 20748

RSVP with ticket donation by May 20. Ticket donations will not be accepted on May 28.

September 12, 2009 (9 am - 2 pm)
Teen Empowerment Conference
Department of Family Services
6420 Allentown Road
Camp Springs, MD 20748

Creating Social Change through Teen Activism

Virtuous Enterprises, Inc. Teen Empowerment Conference is designed to teach attendees how to use their gifts, time, and talent to engage in civic activism to strengthen the communities where they live, work, and attend school. We believe the "teenage mind" is good planting soil to produce fruits of wisdom through seeds of knowledge accompanied with water of hope to address issues that debilitates the core value system of our vibrant communities. Following are the sessions that will be held during the conference:

Community Organizing: Is it possible at my age?
Leadership 101: What does it really take to be a great leader?
Consumerism: What's the impact in our communities?
Youth and Politics: Is there a Connection?
Teen Philanthropy: Legacy Givers
Community Stakeholders: The Branches of Government

Conference registration will begin on August 10, 2009.

November 5, 2009 (11 am - 1 pm)
Philanthropy in Your Community Luncheon
Oxon Hill Manor
6901 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill, MD 20745

"Honoring ordinary people that make extraordinary impacts
in the lives of others through their action of philanthropy."

Please join Virtuous Enterprises, Inc. and the Ambassadors for Economic Independence Giving Circle (AFEI) as we honor and present The 2009 Philanthropist in Action Award to a deserving constituent or business owner that made a positive impact in the life of an individual or nonprofit group based in Prince George's County, Maryland through donation, partnership, or volunteerism.

In addition, the AFEI Giving Circle will distribute its first round of community-based grants to approved grant recipients in Education and Transportation.

Philanthropist in Action nominations will start on September 7, 2009 and honorees will be notified by October 5, 2009.

AFEI Giving Circle will start accepting grant applications for educational scholarships and transportation stipends on August 31. Grant awardees will be notified by October 8, 2009.

Ticket donation $65.

November 12, 2009 (6:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
Donor Appreciation Reception
Oxon Hill Branch Library
6200 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Mark your calendar to attend Virtuous Enterprises, Inc. Donor Appreciation Reception to honor and celebrate individuals and businesses that have made a contribution in support of the work and mission of VEINC.

Donation $25 except for VEINC donors.