The Second Annual "Magic & Miracles at The Mansion" was a benefit for Ready, Willing & Working (RWW) on December 17th. "Ready, Willing & Working is a non-profit organization that empowers individuals to break the cycles of homelessness, welfare dependency and criminal recidivism through a residential, paid-work rehabilitation program offering a holistic approach and supportive services that allow participants to achieve permanent self-sufficiency."
The benefit event was a celebration of the Magic of Opportunity and the Miracle of the Human Spirit. The Mansion on O Street is a remarkable place. Their website describes The Mansion "as a small private luxury hotel and club, conference center, and museum, we combine art, architecture, literature and inspiration to craft an exhilarating, entertaining experience."
Once inside The Mansion, I felt like I was in a magical place, and the Christmas decorations enhanced the beauty of what was already there. It seemed like every area in The Mansion had something interesting to display. You could say it was like being in a wonderland of sorts. The evening started with a video about Ready, Willing & Working which was narrated by award-winning journalist John Stossel. After the video, we heard from the Master of Ceremonies, Kojo Nnamdi (WAMU Radio Talk Show Host). The Satin Doll elephant which was part of the "Party Animal" parade in April 2002 was on a public auction to benefit RWW. The auction went from December 7 till the evening of Magic & Miracles. Satin Doll was auctioned and an amazing smorgasborg dinner was served. The evening was enchanting and beneficial to all who attended, because we could all see the return on investment of RWW. The stories of the benfactors of this program are living testimonies, and it's encouraging to see the difference it's made.
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