RENE G. HALEY INITIATIVE
2nd Annual IDGA5K
This past April, we had great success at this year's "I Don't Give a 5k." Headed by the RGHI Advisory Committee and Village volunteers, this event distributed t-shirts and registered over 90 runners and walkers. We enjoyed amazing weather and shared good spirits throughout the park all morning. Thank you for making our day a great day!
We also want to extend a big thank you to our sponsors:
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Angela Gibbs
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Greg Canitto
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Nardi Construction
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Natural spring water provided by Well Whale Water Co.
RGHI teamed up with the New World Basketball and extended a grant to cover the cost of 10 students to attend a week of camp at HoopBuzz Summer Basketball Program. We also supplied backpacks for each student.
1st Annual Rene G. Haley Initiative Snow Trip 2024
In February 2024, RGHI made it's 1st Annual Snow Trip to Ski Liberty, one of Rene's favorite local mountains and the place where he taught snowboarding.
Following our mission to expose young people of all ages to non-traditional sports and activities, we sponsored six Village kids this year. We covered the costs for snowboarding lessons, equipment rentals, food, and transportation. We had a blast, to say the least! And Rene would be impressed, there were some pretty good first time boarders in our group.
This special opportunity allowed us to introduce children to a sport Rene loved. The event was hosted by the RGHI Advisory Committee.
CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE
This past December, the Rene G. Haley Initiative celebrated one year of accomplishments in honor of Rene Haley. In the spirit of the holiday season, we asked guests to bring a new toy donation for children aged 6-12, and they really showed up and showed out. Our contribution of over 150 toys was presented to the Boys and Girls Club of Prince George's County. The RGHI also debuted its first merchandise order, long sleeve and short sleeve graphic t-shirts designed by Brenden Bazilio. We thank all those who attended and continue to support the RGHI.
Thank you again for making this another meaningful and successful event.
Please click the following link to view and download images from the celebration.
THE VILLAGE WATTS SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE
The primary purpose of the Watts Summer Basketball League is to offer adults (18+) an opportunity to participate and enjoy a recreational sport, basketball and experience it in a healthy competitive environment.
The emphasis is on participation, character development, good sportsmanship, and competitive fun.
Special thanks to Nate Goldsmith and Lance Ross for forming a basketball team made up of Rene's peers to compete this past summer. Check out The Village!
THE HUDDLE...
A SIDELINE CHAT
The Rene G. Haley Initiative invited the Haley Village to an exclusive speaking engagement with a leader in our community, a friend and donor, Willie K Goode.
Mr. Goode is the President and CEO of the GCI/Goode Companies, Inc., one of the Mid-Atlantic region's largest privately held waste management and transportation companies. In 1991, Willie decided to lease a truck and start his own business; one truck, a belief in self, a spirit of entrepreneurship, and a strong vision, GCI/Goode Companies, Inc. was established. Today, the company has over 170 trucks serving 125,000 residents and 11,000 commercial customer stops supported by 350 employees.
Mr. Goode gave the group an up close and personal tour of his headquarters here in Prince George’s County, as well as tips and words to live by as an entrepreneur. Below, we have included a few takeaways from “The Huddle”…a sideline chat, with Willie K. Goode. Stay tuned for more programs sponsored by RGHI.
