PHILANTHROPY
OUR PARTNER
This year, NCSC LIV is proud to partner with Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture, a nonprofit organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, that cultivates vibrant local food systems that prioritize health, equity, and sustainability from the farm forward.
Arcadia is centered on creating sustainable, just, and regenerative solutions to food access and food sovereignty, improving public health through food access, increasing the viability of local farms, and preserving the environment. Their work spans across categories, including but not limited to their Veteran Farmer Program, hands-on farm and nutrition education for elementary students, mobile markets that deliver carts of sustainably developed food, field trips, and increasing access to healthy, farm-fresh food in underserved neighborhoods.
By partnering with a philanthropy based just outside of DC, our team hopes to combine the collective efforts of NCSC secretariat, staffers, and delegates to make a tangible difference. The donations received from this year’s conference will be used to expand the capacity of Arcadia Center for Agriculture, helping increase access to sustainable food and nutrition education.
GET INVOLVED
Our team has been working hard to raise as much money as possible for Arcadia. Throughout September and October, we have organized fundraisers for Georgetown students and staffers.
During conference weekend in November, delegates and staffers will have the opportunity to contribute in a variety of ways, which are listed below:
DAY 1: Thursday, November 6th - Arrive at the Hilton
DAY 2: Friday, November 6th - Marketing & Opportunities Fair
(10 AM - 1 PM in Columbia)
We are excited to showcase our philanthropic partner at our Marketing & Opportunities fundraiser, where delegates and staffers can meet Arcadia representatives, learn about active volunteering and internship openings, and network with those in the nonprofit, sustainability, and security sectors.
DAY 3: Saturday, November 7th - Panera fundraiser (6 AM - 9 PM)
Enjoy comfort food in between or after committee sessions at Panera! Order for pickup or delivery either in person or on Panera’s website. Type in code FUND4U for 25% of proceeds to be donated to Arcadia. Located at 1528-5 Connecticut Avenue, Panera is a quick 10-minute walk from the Hilton.
EVERY DAY: Candygram orders and donations
Give into your sweet tooth (and heart) and order a candy gram or limited edition plushies for yourself, a friend, or special someone!
We also warmly welcome any donations made during committee or at the Philanthropy Desk through cash, Venmo (@girc-gira), or Zelle (cfo@modelun.org). If using an online platform, please specify “PHIL” in the description.
Delegates and staffers can work together to reach specific goals for each committee and get their Dias to complete must-see incentives, like being pied in the face!
NCSC AND BEYOND
Through our partnership with Arcadia Center for Agriculture, we want delegates, staffers, and advisors to interact with all that DC has to offer - both its promises and its hardships.
Further, we hope you will reflect on the interconnectedness between issues in international relations that lead individuals to experience food insecurity and the struggles that cause food insecurity to be present within our own backyard. We are confident that by the end of conference weekend, delegates and staffers will carry increased awareness about food security, an increased awareness about the importance of sustainable development, and a spirit of philanthropy back to their local communities, and we are excited to take this journey along with you.
For donation options, fundraiser proposals, and inquiries about our philanthropic efforts, please contact our Director of Philanthropy, Aubrey Miller, at a.miller@modelun.org.
