2026, we’re ready. ✨
With grateful hearts, we thank our donors, partners, families, and community for all you made possible in 2025. Because of you, children and youth impacted by violence experienced healing, creativity, and hope.
As we enter the new year, we carry hope—for growth, for peace, and for continued transformation. Thank you for walking this journey with The TraRon Center. 💙
#Grateful #NewYearHope #TraRonCenter #HealingInCommunity #TurningPainIntoPossibility
December 3rd will always be the night that changed everything.
In 1993, my sister Tracy and her unborn baby were killed, and my mother and siblings were shot. Thirty-two years later, the weight of that night still lives with me.
My life since has held both deep agony and unexpected joy. Grief has taught me how to live without Tracy’s physical presence while carrying her in my heart through every birthday, every holiday, every celebration.
I’m grateful for the time I had with her. Grateful for the extra time with Ronnie. Grateful for my mom and sister Danielle. And grateful for the loving community—family, friends, church, mentors, and God—who carried me when I couldn’t carry myself.
The TraRon Center is part of that healing. My way of turning pain into possibility, and tragedy into something that brings others hope.
Love remains. Always. 💛
✨ This Give Tuesday, your love makes healing possible.
At The TraRon Center, every paint stroke, every journal entry, every circle of support gives a child impacted by gun violence the chance to breathe, heal, and hope again.
For eight years, your generosity has helped us build a haven where children rediscover joy, strength, and belonging. And today—we need you more than ever.
💛 Whether you’re giving for the first time or continuing your faithful support, your gift fuels afterschool programs, Artful Summers, therapy services, and the safe community our kids deserve.
Give healing. Give hope. Give today.
📲 Donate: /donate/
#GiveTuesday #TraRonCenter #HealTheChildren EndGunViolence GiveHope
✨ Celebrating 8 Years of Healing & Hope ✨
For eight years, The TraRon Center has walked alongside children and youth impacted by gun violence—creating spaces where healing, creativity, and joy can take root.
To every parent who has trusted us with their child, and to every donor, partner, and supporter who has stood with us—thank you.
Here’s to continuing this work, together. ❤️🖤💛
#TraRonCenter #8YearsStrong #HealingStartsHere #GunViolencePrevention
🎶 TONIGHT is the night! 🎤
Not too late to grab your friends and come sing your heart out for a cause that matters. 💜✨
✨ Karaoke for a Cause
📍 Festival Center | 🕡 6:00 PM
🌟 Every note helps children and families heal from the impact of violence.
🎟 Join us or donate today: https://bit.ly/44QvK0O
#KaraokeForACause #TraRonCenter #HealingThroughMusic
We’re only 3 days out from Karaoke for a Cause 🎤✨ — and we need your voice to reach the finish line!
Our goal: $30,000 to support children & families impacted by gun violence.
Where we are: $18,745 to go 🙌
On Thursday, Sept 18 at The Festival Center, we’ll sing, laugh, and celebrate 8 years of healing with The TraRon Center. Together we can make sure every child has a safe space to heal and thrive.
📅 Wednesday, Sept 18
📍 The Festival Center
🎟 Join us or donate today: https://bit.ly/44QvK0O
Let’s hit that goal AND raise our voices for an amazing cause! 💜
#KaraokeForACause #TraRonCenter #HealingThroughMusic #FundraiserCountdown #supportgunviolencesurvivors #supportchildrenimpactetbygunviolence #healingourchildrenhealingourselves
Today, marks 29 years since our founder @ababeforchrist lost her brother Ronnie to gun violence.
Ryane shared these thoughts as she reflects on her relationship with her brother:
“Yes, he worked every nerve I had and I wanted to kick his two front teeth down his throat more than once growing up. But there were also the gently moments of our little sister/big brotherness that bonded us together.
The last song Ronnie and I agreed on was Smile by Tupac and Scarface. Tupac’s intro to the song is my morning meditation for today.
Missing you, Ronnie!💞💕💫
There’s gon’ be some stuff you gon’ see
That’s gon’ make it hard to smile in the future
But through whatever you see
Through all the rain and the pain
You gotta keep your sense of humor
You gotta be able to smile through all this bullshit
Remember that!
Mmm, yeah, keep ya head up! Yeah
I will keep my head up, Ronnie! 💔💕🙏🏽🙌
🎤✨ KARAOKE FUNDRAISER ALERT! ✨🎤
Get ready to sing your heart out — for a cause that matters! 🎶❤️
Join The TraRon Center for a night of fun, music, and community healing at our Karaoke Fundraiser! Whether you’re Beyoncé or tone-deaf on purpose, EVERY voice helps raise support for art-based trauma healing for youth impacted by gun violence. 💪🎨
📅 Date: September 18, 2025
🕒 Time: 6:00 pm
📍 Location: Festival Center- 640 Columbia Road NW, WDC 20009
🎟️ Tickets/RSVP: https://bit.ly/44QvK0O
Music and Karaoke by: Northeast Corridor the #1 Karaoke Band
Let’s make joyful noise and powerful change — one song at a time! 🎵💛
#TraRonCenter #KaraokeForACause #SingForHealing #CommunityCare #FundraiserFun #StopGunViolence #HealingThroughArt
📷: Tag us in your performances!
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🎶 Sing for a Cause at The TraRon Center’s Annual Fundraiser! 🎤
We’re turning up the volume on impact—and karaoke! 🎵 Join us for an unforgettable night of music, fun, and giving back at The TraRon Center’s Annual Fundraiser: “Karaoke for a Cause!”
📅 Date: September 18, 2025
🕖 Time: 6:00 pm
📍 Location: Festival Center, 640 Columbia Road NW, WDC 20009
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Can’t make it but still want to support, click here to make a donation: /donate/
Step up to the mic and help us raise funds to support children and youth impacted by gun violence in Washington, DC. Whether you’re a shower singer or a stage star, your voice can make a difference.
Light Bites | 💛 Community | Music | Fun
Let’s sing loud, laugh hard, and lift up our mission—healing through art, education, and love.
📸 Tag your karaoke crew and let us know your go-to song below! 👇
#KaraokeForACause #TraRonCenter #SingForHealing #DCNonprofit #FundraiserWithHeart
🎓 We’re Proud to Announce Our 2025 Jeremy Black Scholarship Awardees! 🎉
Please join us in celebrating the incredible students selected for the 2025 Jeremy Black Scholarship at The TraRon Center! These outstanding young leaders from Wards 5, 7, and 8 have demonstrated strength, academic achievement, and a deep commitment to community.
💥 Each awardee embodies the legacy of Jeremy Black—resilience, service, and hope for a brighter future.
📚 Your continued support makes moments like this possible. Help us uplift more scholars by donating today: mitchange.com/dc/washington/the-traron-center/campaigns/2025-jeremy-black-scholarship-fund-at-the-traron-center
#JeremyBlackScholarship #TraRonCenter #YouthLeaders #CollegeBound #DCStudents #Ward5 #Ward7 #Ward8 #EducationMatters #InvestInYouth #silencetheviolence
🎓 Attention High School Seniors in Wards 5, 7 & 8! 🎓
The Jeremy Black Scholarship is now accepting applications! This is your chance to earn financial support for college while honoring the legacy of Jeremy ‘Jerry’ Black. 💙
If you’re a graduating senior committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you!
📍 Must reside in Ward 5, 7, or 8
📚 Open to all high school seniors
🗓️ Apply now and take a step toward your future!
Visit to learn more and apply.
Let’s build brighter futures, one scholar at a time. 💫
#JeremyBlackScholarship #TraRonCenter #DCYouth #CollegeBound #Wards578
To support the Jeremy “Jerry’ Black scholarship, you can follow the link: mitchange.com/dc/washington/the-traron-center/campaigns/2025-jeremy-black-scholarship-fund-at-the-traron-center
