NEWH/DC Community Give Back – Howard University Interior Design Program

Howard University is a historically black university located in Washington, DC, known for its prestigious programs and rich cultural heritage. Among its offerings, Howard houses the only interior design program at a historically black college or university (HBCU) in DC.

Unfortunately, due to being underfunded, the program lacks sufficient resources for students to thrive, impacting their ability to excel and develop their skills fully. In response, NEWH (Network for Executive Women in Hospitality | The Hospitality Network) Washington, DC’s Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (EID) committee has undertaken a mission to support the program by revamping its space to inspire students and enhance their design projects.

As part of this effort, we are seeking vendors willing to donate new material binders and FF&E to furnish two classrooms. This effort would be to refresh the materials library and better represent the interior product offerings available to students. In addition, students would be able to have a more inspiring workspace.

Sign up below for the day you’d like to volunteer:

  • Day One (June 14) – Clean and Disposal – Remove old furniture and out of dates materials/finishes
  • Day Two (June 28) – Paint – Refresh existing paint, we would also like to have a mural painted or mural wallcovering installed in the library to make it an inviting, creative space
  • Day Three (July 12) – Product Delivery Day – Unbox/organize donations received, and manufacturers drop off up-to-date finishes/materials
  • Day Four (July 19) – Install and Set up – Build furniture/casegoods, arrange furniture placement

Be a Sponsor! Sign up below

  • Hamilton Glass Mural @ Howard University – Looking for (5) vendors to donate $500 toward a custom mural by Hamilton Glass. Description: Hamilton Glass is a painter and public artist living in Richmond, Virginia. His work focuses around using public art to build up communities, and create spaces in which the community members feel they have a stake in their surroundings. To him, it is vital that he uses his work in ways that serve the public and engage people through art. He believes in the power of art, which can hold communities together, and increase equity around access to the arts.
  • Boxed Lunches – Looking for (4) sponsor to donate $400 to provide our volunteers boxed lunches the 4 days they will be on site. Description: Our team of volunteers will be on site at Howard June 14th, June 28th, July 12th and July 19th. We would love to show our appreciation for the time they are taking out of their professional careers by treating them to a catered lunch while on site each day!
  • Water & Snacks – Looking for (4) sponsors to donate $100 to provide our volunteers water & snacks the 4 days they will be on site. Description: Our team of volunteers will be on site at Howard June 14th, June 28th, July 12th and July 19th. With all the heavy lifting and physical labor they will be doing, we would love to make sure they stay hydrated and have the energy they need to make it all happen!
  • Donation & Recycling Supplies – Looking for (4) sponsors to donate $100 to provide our volunteers with packing and recycling supplies. Description: Our team of volunteers will be on site at Howard June 14th, June 28th, July 12th and July 19th. Our team plans to pack up all the outdated materials within Howard’s design library and donate or recycle all the materials. In order to do this, we will need to purchase recycling kits, moving boxes and other small items.

If you are interested in contributing to these efforts or other sponsoring opportunities, please contact Jessica Casiano (NEWH EID Director) and Nicole Lashae Ben (NEWH Membership Director) at [email protected]. Thank you!

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