Becky’s Fund and Men of Code are ready for the summer – are YOU? 
Join Gary Clark and Men of Code for our first-ever Family Fitness Challenge! This June 24, come out to Redskins Park with family and friends to compete and win the chance to tour the #NFL Headquarters. Don’t miss out on this event – register NOW atwww.NFLexperience.com/Becky!
Erzsebet Helmeczy
Program and Communications Intern, 2017
eh2688a@student.american.edu
Hi! My name is Erzsebet Helmeczy and I’m a new intern for Becky’s Fund. I’m originally from Ithaca NY, but I’m currently a student at American University here in D.C. I’m majoring in International Studies with thematic areas in Identity, Race, Gender, Culture and Justice, Ethics, and Human Rights. I’m also a radio show D.J and a barista! I’m looking forward to working with Becky’s Fund this summer 2017 as a Program and Communications Intern to help develop and present the Men of Code initiative.
Last summer I interned for the Advocacy Center of Tompkins County, a sexual assault and domestic violence prevention agency. The knowledge I gained from this internship inspired me to continue working on issues of SA/DV, so I conducted research which focused on the engagement tactics of sexual assault prevention programs curated for college-aged men. I’m very pleased for the opportunity to continue learning about education development, community outreach, and intimate partner violence prevention through my work with Becky’s Fund!
Hi there! My name is Becca Fritz, and I’m a rising college senior at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN. I am pursuing a double major in Gender Studies and Neuroscience, and I’m originally from Columbia, MD. I am excited to intern with Becky’s Fund this summer!
My college education is centered around my passion for mental health issues, specifically as they relate to people marginalized by the categories of gender and race. I came to Becky’s Fund because domestic violence is an issue often organized by gender and race, with serious implications for the mental health and wellness of survivors. I was drawn to the mission of Becky’s Fund and its commitment to combating intimate partner violence at its roots through open and honest discussions about gender and relationships, and I am honored to be able to work alongside the inspiring and dedicated staff at Becky’s Fund.
I am looking forward to spending the summer with Becky’s Fund and gaining experience in the non-profit sector, especially with an organization that tackles such an important issue. After graduation, I hope to explore job opportunities similar to my work with Becky’s Fund, and I am currently considering graduate programs in clinical psychology.
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APRIL 20, 2017
BECKY’S FUND AND THE COVELLO FOUNDATION BRING ‘SHARK TANK’ COMPETITION TO FRIENDSHIP COLLEGIATE ACADEMY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Becky’s Fund, a national non-profit committed to ending intimate partner violence, and The Covello Foundation, a non-profit committed to character development of youth through sports, are partnering to sponsor a “Shark Tank” entrepreneurial scholarship competition with students at Friendship Public Charter School Collegiate Academy in Washington, D.C. During this competition, the students will present business ideas to solve an issue in their community to a panel of “shark” judges. The panel will announce the top three most effective presentations and award them with a total of $6,000 scholarship funds for higher education granted by the Covello Foundation. Hosted by Brandon Andrews, a senior consultant at Values Partnerships, ABC’s Shark Tank casting, this pitch competition will be judged by a panel made up by Danny Boice, Founder of Trustify, Mitch Katz, President of Capital Associates, Apollos Hill, Security Operations for TEK Systems Consulting, Christina Covello, Vice President of The Covello Foundation and Stephanie Covello, President of The Covello Foundation.
Students at Friendship, many of which belong to the football and basketball teams, have been counseled by mentors to develop potential solutions to issues they see in their community.
This initiative will further strengthen the bond between Becky’s Fund and Friendship Collegiate Academy, who have worked together through the Men of C.O.D.E. (Men of Character and Ownership, Dedicated to Leading by Example) program.
“Through Men of C.O.D.E., we have had a tremendous journey working with the student athletes from Friendship Collegiate Academy’s football team, empowering them to become positive male role models for their peers and community,” said Becky Lee, Founder of Becky’s Fund. “We are thrilled to host the Shark Tank pitch competition sponsored by the Covello Foundation at Friendship to encourage creative thinking, entrepreneurship, and help prepare our youth to take charge of their economic destiny.”
When asked about the relationship between this competition and Becky’s Fund mission of ending domestic violence by one of the participants, Lee replied, “Our pitch competition gives you an extraordinary opportunity to practice important communication and negotiation skills while teaching you how to actively listen, which is necessary in maintaining a healthy relationship. Further, financial strife is a large reason for why couples fight, so learning how to create a strong sound financial plan can also assist in helping you secure a happy and healthy relationship now and in the future.”
Led by Coach Mike Hunter, Friendship’s football team has been involved in several community programs that have made an impact on and off the field.
“We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with Becky’s Fund and the Covello Foundation to bring Shark Tank to Friendship,” said Coach Hunter. “We have seen the incredible impact of the Men of C.O.D.E. program on our boys over the last three years and are excited to watch them compete and learn about financial literacy hands-on through the upcoming Shark Tank competition.”
The Covello Foundation was started by the Covello family in memory of their father, a lifelong coach, college athlete, and mentor to youth in his community. Through the Foundation, they have been able to continue his legacy by facilitating character development in young people nationwide.
“Our dad was not only an athlete and a coach, but also an entrepreneur who founded a software services company in New Jersey,” said Stephanie Covello, President of the Covello Foundation. “He truly believed that discipline, resilience, and persistence, were all characteristics that develop through sports, which in turn lead to success in business.” “Partnering with Becky’s Fund and the students at Friendship Collegiate is the perfect opportunity to support young athletes in our local community, while fostering entrepreneurship, creative thinking, and teamwork, which honors our father’s legacy,” added Christina Covello, Vice-President of the Covello Foundation.
The live pitch competition will be held on April 26th, 2016 at 6:30-9:00 PM in the auditorium at Friendship Collegiate Academy located at 4095 Minnesota Avenue, NE, Washington, D.C. and is open to the public.
Becky’s Fund is a nonprofit organization that seeks to prevent intimate partner violence by creating awareness, encouraging advocacy among peers, promoting activism through outreach programs, and providing support for survivors and their families. To learn more about what they do, visit www.BeckysFund.org.
Established in 2006, the Covello Foundation has sponsored clinics and special training events, provided financial support to young people to allow them to participate in team sports, made significant enhancement to community athletic fields and awarded baseball training scholarships to players who demonstrate that special “heart and soul” approach to the game and their team. To learn more, visit covellofoundation.org.
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We are excited to partner with The Dailey Method to get our heartbeats racing before Gold Cup! Please join us on Saturday, April 29 for a Charity Spinning Class. Only 15 bikes left before the class fills up! All proceeds go to Becky’s Fund.
Please RSVP to amandapb@www.beckysfund.org by Wednesday, April 26 to reserve a bike.
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Sip for a good cause! Please join Compass and Becky’s Fund next Tuesday, April 25th as we celebrate the Washington Springtime with a Happy Hour at Chaplin’s. 10% of the bar proceeds will be donated to Becky’s Fund, and you will be able to purchase your Gold Cup tickets onsite.
Please RSVP to amandapb@www.beckysfund.org by Monday, April 24 to attend.
Join us for a day of Steeplechase racing at the 2017 Virginia Gold Cup while supporting our mission to address domestic violence awareness, advocacy, education, and prevention. Tickets include entrance fees, luxury transportation with bathroom and A/C pick-up at Copperwood Tavern Shirlington to and from the racetrack, open bar and food all day. All ticket holders get free entrance into the afterparty.
We are thrilled to announce that for our 10th Annual “Investing In Hope” Fundraiser on Saturday, May 6 at the Virginia Gold Cup, Becky’s Fund will be hosting a tent on Member’s Hill, elevating our Annual Best Dressed competition at every Washingtonian’s favorite equestrian event.
2017 Gold Cup Ticket Prices
VIP Tent-Only ($250.00)
Entry into Gold Cup, Access to Members Hill and Becky’s Fund VIP tent on Members Hill, Catered Hot and Cold Food, Full Bar all day, Entry into Afterparty at Quinn’s.
VIP ($300.00)
Transportation from Copperwood Tavern- 4021 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA to Gold Cup and back, Entry into Gold Cup, Access to Member’s Hill and Becky’s Fund VIP tent on Members Hill, Catered Hot and Cold Food, Full Bar all day, Entry into Afterparty at Quinn’s.
For more information, visit our event website.
Becky’s Fund is thrilled to invite you to our Pre-Gold Cup Games Night. Our event is the perfect cure for the mid-week slump. From 6:00-9:30 PM on April 12th, come to We Work White House for food, drinks, and stay for the nostalgia: Get in touch with your inner child and join us in playing a few games and dancing your socks off with our band, Little League Champs! If you buy your Gold Cup ticket at the event, we will sweeten the deal even further and gift you a $50 certificate to a local restaurant.
All of this for only a $20 cover charge! Please join us for this can’t-miss event. Note this event is free for WeWork members but all donations are gratefully accepted.
RSVP now at: http://bit.ly/2oDe9ot
If you can’t join, you can still get your Gold Cup tickets at goldcuphope.org.
To commemorate International Women’s Day, Tinder launched the #FundHerCause campaign this past March. They chose 12 non-profit organizations that seek to aid and empower women and, using Twitter, gave out codes to 2500 lucky participants, good for a $100 donation to the non-profit of their choice. Thanks to you, we were able to raise $21,916 for Becky’s Fund! We will be using these funds to support survivors of domestic violence as they transition from abuse to safety. Thank you so much for your support and helping us #FundHerCause! Here are some of our favorite tweets from the campaign:
“It’s Saturday and you know what that means, @Tinder! Ready to dance my pants off. Or at least until you donate to @BeckysFund. #FundHerCause” – @Kitepimp
“Hey @Tinder, we seem to have a lot in common – sassy, fun & @BeckysFund. How about we take this to the next level and #FundHerCause?” – @shannkd84
“A haiku:
Support @BeckysFund
Domestic violence be damned
#FundHerCause @Tinder !” – @REAL_EricNicola
Women’s rights – we’ve come a long way, haven’t we?
From the suffragettes to the Women’s March on Washington, thousands of women and men all over the country and world have done their part to push for equal rights. The battle is by no means over, but this March 8, we celebrate how far we have come. First observed on the one-year anniversary of the 1908 New York Garment Workers’ Strike, which was overwhelmingly female, every March 8 became a key day to protest issues such as women’s suffrage. These demonstrations quickly grew in size – as a matter of fact, a 1917 Women’s Day protest is widely held responsible as the catalyst for the fall of the Russian Empire. Despite this, International Women’s Day was not formally established until 1975 by the United Nations.
Although countries such as Russia and China treat International Women’s Day as a Valentine’s Day/Mother’s Day hybrid, the day traditionally celebrates female empowerment and women’s successes, both in the workforce and society. This International Women’s Day, however, we have a very special ally in the battle for equal rights. Tinder (yes, that Tinder) has partnered with Pledgeling.com and chosen Becky’s Fund and 11 other women’s causes (Planned Parenthood, Women for Women, Girls Who Code, UN Women, She Lift, She’s the First, Partners in Health, Tostan, Baby2Baby, Grameen America and Girls Not Brides) to give them the chance to receive up to $250,000 in donations to support sisterhood and women’s empowerment. Will you join us and help Becky’s Fund receive funding to continue the work we do to prevent domestic violence and support survivors and their families?
It’s easy!
1. Follow @Tinder on Twitter.
2. Post an original tweet about why you support @BeckysFund on International Women’s Day (you must include @BeckysFund @Tinder #FundHerCause).
3. Tinder will DM you a code to enter on www.tinder.fund worth $100 in support of Becky’s Fund.
We are honored to have been chosen for this incredible opportunity. 1 in 3 women is affected by intimate partner violence, making it one of the biggest stumbling blocks for women’s equality. With this partnership, Tinder and Pledgeling.com are giving women all over the world the chance to have their voices heard.
We invite you to help us spread awareness and #FundHerCause!
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