Dear Member,
As we welcome November, a month of gratitude, we want to express our profound appreciation for our members, staff, volunteers, and supporters. This past season has brought both challenges and successes, and your dedication and hard work have been truly inspiring. Your commitment, resilience, and drive have enabled us to reach new heights. Your generous contributions of time, talent, and effort allow us to bring joy and create lasting impacts within World Bank families across communities worldwide.
We are excited to announce that the Children’s Holiday Party (CHP) is on! Join us for a Global League Celebration of Unity and Diversity on December 7th, 2024. Due to MC Atrium renovations, this year’s CHP will be held in the Preston Auditorium resulting in capacity restrictions for security reasons. Please secure your space early when the official announcement goes out on November 7.
We are pleased to announce the launch of our "Volunteering within the Community" program, which allows our members to offer their services to local institutions. This month, we will host a food drive at our office, with donations going to Mary's Center in Washington, DC. We encourage members to participate generously and assist with distribution. Look for more details on our website and social media channels next week.
This month, we are excited to welcome back the Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG) International Arts & Crafts Market. This annual event will take place in the World Bank MC lobby on November 19, 20, and 21, from 10 am to 5 am, featuring 45 artisans from around the world. The market is open to the public with photo ID, so bring your friends!
We extend greetings from our Honorary President, Mrs. Ritu Banga. She recently shared insights from her trips to Fiji and Sydney, where she had the pleasure of meeting the families and spouses of World Bank staff and engaging with their stories.
We also express our gratitude to our colleagues within Global Corporate Solutions for recognizing the joint effort by the Art Program and WBFN for the Livable Planet Art Prize.
Finally, as we approach Thanksgiving, we reflect on what we are most grateful for. We appreciate having such a benevolent and passionate WBFN community, dedicated to helping each World Bank family thrive. Each of you plays a critical role in our journey, and we take pride in all we continue to accomplish together.
Thank you again for your hard work and dedication. Wishing you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Best regards,
Sandipa and Joel