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#1 Networking Community in Washington, DC

Building Bridges.Changing Lives.

Them2Us turns “them” into “us” — connecting professionals, communities, and global partners through mentorship, advocacy, and outreach that reaches from Washington, DC to Africa.

Together, we create lasting impact.

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Who We Are

A movement built on advocacy in action

Them2Us is a Washington, D.C.–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit built on a simple idea: proximity changes people. We bring professionals and community members together through networking across Washington, DC — and turn those connections into real, lasting opportunity.

We create mentorship for young minority professionals, link Black professionals with African youth through STEM, and confront local violence and wage inequality where people live.

Them2Us professionals at a Washington, DC networking event DMV Professionals Happy Hour
Leadership

Our Board of Directors

The people steering Them2Us's mission to bridge and build.

Jerome Lewis, MBA, PMP, CSM, Founder & Executive Director at Them2Us

Jerome Lewis, MBA, PMP, CSM

Founder & Executive Director
Them2Us

Jerome Lewis is the Founder and Executive Director of Them2Us, a national nonprofit dedicated to mentorship through networking, advocacy in action, and global outreach. A U.S. Army combat veteran, senior technology project manager, and Ph.D. candidate in Leadership Studies, he brings more than 17 years of experience leading enterprise technology, digital transformation, and strategic initiatives across government and private sector organizations. His passion for connecting people has helped grow Them2Us into one of the nation's premier professional networking organizations, creating opportunities through leadership development, mentorship, career advancement, global service missions, and community engagement. Jerome believes meaningful relationships create lasting impact and is committed to building bridges that empower individuals and strengthen communities.

April Green, Senior Board Member, Global Outreach at Them2Us

April Green

Senior Board Member, Global Outreach
Founder & Principal Consultant, The Real Evolution LLC

April Green is an accomplished operations strategist and business consultant with more than 13 years of experience leading service delivery, operational excellence, client operations, and business process improvement across government-regulated and private sector organizations. As Founder and Principal Consultant of The Real Evolution LLC, April helps organizations improve operational performance, strengthen client experiences, and build scalable systems that drive measurable results. Her expertise spans project coordination, stakeholder engagement, business operations, and organizational strategy. As Senior Board Member for Global Outreach at Them2Us, she provides strategic leadership for international initiatives, community partnerships, and mission-driven programs that expand the organization's global impact.

Dr. Alger M. Studstill, Jr., Senior Board Member, Strategic Leadership & Community Impact at Them2Us

Dr. Alger M. Studstill, Jr.

Senior Board Member, Strategic Leadership & Community Impact
Executive Director, Social Services Administration — Maryland Department of Human Services

Dr. Alger M. Studstill, Jr. is a nationally recognized human services executive with extensive leadership experience in child welfare, public administration, and organizational transformation. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Social Services Administration for the Maryland Department of Human Services, overseeing statewide child and adult welfare operations, more than 2,000 employees, and an annual budget exceeding $550 million. Throughout his career he has led transformational initiatives across Maryland, Nebraska, and Florida, improving operational performance, strengthening public services, and advancing equitable outcomes for children and families. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Valencia College and is recognized nationally for his leadership in public service, innovation, and workforce development. As a Senior Board Member of Them2Us, Dr. Studstill provides strategic guidance, executive mentorship, and governance that supports the organization's continued growth and long-term vision.

Brittany Martin, M.A., Board Member, Partnerships & Sponsorships at Them2Us

Brittany Martin, M.A.

Board Member, Partnerships & Sponsorships
Owner & Administrator, Prestige Haven Assisted Living Facility

Brittany Martin, M.A., is the Owner and Administrator of Prestige Haven Assisted Living Facility, where she is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care that promotes dignity, independence, and an exceptional quality of life for seniors. With a master's degree and a strong background in healthcare leadership, Brittany combines operational excellence with a servant leadership approach to ensure residents and their families receive personalized support and outstanding care. Beyond her work in healthcare, she is passionate about community engagement, relationship building, and creating meaningful partnerships. As Board Member for Partnerships and Sponsorships at Them2Us, she leads efforts to cultivate strategic relationships with corporate partners, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders to advance the organization's mission.

Kenya Stephens, Board Member, Events & Operations at Them2Us

Kenya Stephens

Board Member, Events & Operations
Owner & Director, Precious Creations Preschool and Academy

Kenya Stephens is an educator, entrepreneur, and community leader dedicated to empowering children and families through education and mentorship. She is the Owner and Director of Precious Creations Preschool and Academy, where she has spent years creating nurturing learning environments that prepare young learners for lifelong success. In addition to leading her preschool, Kenya serves as an Instructor with JetBlue Airways and founded Soooo Adorable Modeling, a youth development program that teaches confidence, leadership, and professional skills through modeling and the performing arts. As Board Member for Events and Operations at Them2Us, she oversees event planning and operational execution, helping create engaging networking experiences that connect professionals, strengthen communities, and inspire future leaders.

Tiye Huertas, M.A., CCC-SLP, Board Member, Orlando Community Engagement at Them2Us

Tiye Huertas, M.A., CCC-SLP

Board Member, Orlando Community Engagement
CEO, Collaborative Therapies | Founder, Collaborative Contracts

Tiye Huertas, M.A., CCC-SLP, is an accomplished entrepreneur, Speech-Language Pathologist, and advocate dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families. She is the CEO of Collaborative Therapies and Collaborative Care, as well as the founder of Collaborative Contracts, where she helps entrepreneurs position their businesses for government contracting opportunities. As the parent of a child with autism, Tiye brings both professional expertise and personal experience to her work, creating accessible, family-centered therapy services while empowering business owners to grow sustainable organizations. Through leadership, education, and advocacy, she is committed to building stronger communities and expanding opportunities for others.

Our Mission

We build bridges where people once saw distance.

Them2Us is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit built on a simple conviction: proximity changes people. When a student meets the professional who's already walked the path, when a business owner meets the partner they didn't know existed, when a room in Washington, DC connects to a classroom in Accra — the line between "them" and "us" starts to disappear.

We do that work three ways: mentorship through networking that turns introductions into careers, advocacy in action that puts resources and voice where they're needed, and global outreach that carries both across borders. Every event, every mission, every mentorship hour is aimed at the same outcome — closing the gap until there's no them and us, just us, building together.

Our Three Pillars

How we bridge and build

Every program runs on the same belief — get close enough, and “them” becomes “us.”

Mentorship Through Networking

The #1 networking community in Washington, DC. Curated events, panels, and happy hours where the right introduction becomes a job, a mentor, or a partnership.

Advocacy in Action

STEM activations in schools and community centers, economic empowerment, and directing real dollars to Black-owned businesses — advocacy you can measure.

Global Outreach

Six humanitarian missions to Africa — delivering laptops, STEM tools, and mentorship, and connecting the diaspora with the communities that raised us.

Upcoming Events

Where the room becomes the network

Connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and expand your network. Reserve your spot at an upcoming Them2Us event.

CBC Tech — A Tech Networking Symposium flyer
Thu · Sep 17, 2026

CBC Tech Symposium

Washington, DC · Location TBA
During Congressional Black Caucus Weekend · Keynotes, executive panels & VIP networking
RSVP
Leaders of the South — Black & Brown Affair flyer
Fri · Sep 18, 2026

Leaders of the South

Washington, DC · Venue announcing soon
Black & Brown Affair · Premium networking & live music during CBC Week
Save Your Spot
Washington DC All Industries Networking Event flyer
Thu · Dec 3, 2026 · Last DC event of the year

DC All Industries Networking

Focus Social Club · 1348 H St NE, Washington, DC
Social hour · Panel with curated networking · Open networking & entertainment
Get Tickets
First time?

What a Them2Us night actually looks like

No awkward name-tag circles. No pitch-fest. Just a room built so the right people actually meet.

6:00

Social Hour

Arrive, grab a drink, and get eased into the room. Our team makes introductions — you never have to work a room alone.

7:30

Panel & Curated Networking

Industry leaders share what actually worked, then we connect you with people in your field or the one you're moving toward.

9:00

Open Networking

The part where business cards turn into follow-ups. Music, energy, and time to go deeper with the people you clicked with.

Who comes. Professionals across tech, law and government, healthcare, small business, and arts and entertainment — from students to senior executives.
Dress. Business casual to cocktail. People come straight from work; you'll fit in either way.
Come alone? Most people do. That's the point — you'll leave knowing people you didn't arrive with.
Recently

Where we've already been

Thirty-plus events and counting, across Washington, DC and Orlando.

Them2Us Professionals Happy Hour in Washington, DC
Professionals Happy HourWashington, DC
Them2Us Orlando Urban Professionals networking event
Urban ProfessionalsOrlando, FL
Them2Us Urban Professionals Networking in Washington, DC
Urban ProfessionalsWashington, DC
Them2Us arts and entertainment showcase
Arts & Entertainment NightWashington, DC
Them2Us law and government networking event
Law & Government NightWashington, DC
Them2Us healthcare professionals networking event
Healthcare ProfessionalsWashington, DC
Them2Us Orlando networking event
Urban ProfessionalsOrlando, FL
Them2Us Orlando professionals networking event
Networking NightOrlando, FL
Ghana Mission 2026 flyer
Spotlight · Global Outreach

Ghana Mission 2026

This December, we lead our third mission to Ghana — delivering 150+ laptops and STEM tools to three schools, and connecting the diaspora through a professional networking summit in Accra. Educate. Empower. Elevate.

★ Our 3rd mission to Ghana · Our 7th to Africa · Dec 15–17, 2026

Donate

Every gift funds technology, mentorship, and travel.

Donate a Laptop

New or used — put a computer in a child's hands.

Sponsor a Mission

Back travel, events, meals, and operations on the ground.

Join the Trip

Travel with us to Accra and make direct impact.

Diaspora & U.S. Professional Networking Summit — Dec 15, 6–10 PM, Accra. An evening of connection bringing together diaspora leaders, U.S. professionals, and Ghanaian entrepreneurs.
Opening night · Accra
Diaspora & U.S. Professional Networking Summit
Dec 15, 2026 · 6–10 PM
Diaspora leaders, U.S. professionals, Ghanaian entrepreneurs & educators
Attend or partner →

150+ Laptops

Delivered to three schools with full documentation and signed receipts.

Mentorship & Education

Inspiring students through mentorship and hands-on technology access.

Stronger Together

Partnering with schools, government, and communities for lasting impact.

Diaspora Connection

Bridging the Ghanaian diaspora, U.S. professionals, and local leaders.

Run of show

Three days, three schools

December 15–17, 2026 · Accra & partner school communities, Ghana. Educate. Empower. Elevate.

01Tue · Dec 15 · Accra

Arrival, School 1 & the Summit

  1. MorningArrival & government welcomeLand at Kotoka International Airport. Official reception, transfer to hotel, check-in.
  2. Late morningDepart for the Accra high schoolWelcome by school leadership and staff.
  3. MiddayLaptop delivery ceremony — School 1Remarks, formal handover, signed receipts, student demonstration, photos.
  4. AfternoonDelegation break & summit prep
  5. 6:00–10:00 PMDiaspora & U.S. Professional Networking SummitRegistration, opening remarks, keynote, structured networking, partnership showcase. “Together, We Elevate.”
02Wed · Dec 16 · Second school

Travel, School 2 & mentorship

  1. MorningDepart Accra for the second school locationDelegation travel and arrival.
  2. MiddayLaptop delivery & formal presentation — School 2Welcome, remarks, handover, signed receipts, group photo.
  3. AfternoonMentorship & student engagement sessionTechnology orientation and professional exposure, plus a meeting with local community partners.
  4. EveningDelegation debrief
03Thu · Dec 17 · Third school

School 3, closing & wrap

  1. MorningTravel to the third school location
  2. MiddayFinal laptop delivery & closing ceremony — School 3Handover, recognition of partners and sponsors, closing remarks, group photo.
  3. AfternoonMission wrap & documentationImpact capture, receipts and reporting for transparency and accountability.
  4. EveningMission concludesFormal programming ends; delegates continue with independent travel plans in Ghana or the region.
Local coordination & on-the-ground partners. The Ghana Tourism Authority handles in-country coordination and logistics support, the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) keeps us aligned with the Ministry of Education, and The Bridgezone Global — Prince Anthony Bart-Appiah, local partnership lead — works with host school leadership and community partners at each location. The run of show reflects the planned sequence; specific times and venues are confirmed as the mission date approaches.
Dec 15 · 6:00–10:00 PM · Accra

Diaspora & U.S. Professional Networking Summit

The evening that opens the mission — connecting Ghanaian professionals, American delegates, and community leaders in one room. The focus: expand networks, build business and community connections, explore partnerships, and support meaningful impact in Ghana.

Diaspora leaders & U.S. professionals

Delegates travelling with the mission, plus the wider Ghanaian diaspora.

Ghanaian professionals & entrepreneurs

Business owners and industry leaders building on the ground in Accra.

Educators & community partners

School leadership, government partners, and the people who host us.

Why it matters

What your sponsorship actually buys

These are previous deliveries — the same model we'll run in Accra this December.

Them2Us delivering a laptop and printer on a mission
Hand-deliveredEvery device carried in our luggage
Them2Us donation ceremony with signed receipt
DocumentedSigned receipts at every handover
Them2Us delivering supplies to children
DirectNo middlemen between gift and child
Them2Us with Ghanaian community leaders
PartneredLocal leaders vouch for every school
Them2Us mentorship session with youth
MentorshipLaptops come with people attached
Them2Us volunteers welcomed by students at a school outreach visit
CeremonySchools receive us formally
On solid ground

What the mission delivers — and who stands behind it

Them2Us works directly with the Ghanaian government and the Ministry of Education, with logistics and program design already built. A partner organization doesn't start cold — you plug into work that is funded, planned, and underway, alongside trusted local partners.

Mission impact

  • Technology access for students who have never had a computer.
  • Mentorship and professional exposure for future leaders.
  • Strengthened partnerships with schools, communities, and government.
  • Documented impact with transparency and accountability.
  • A sustainable annual presence in Ghana's education landscape.

Proud partnerships

The organizations that make the mission possible on the ground.

Ghana Tourism Authority

In-country coordination and logistics support.

Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund)

Alignment with the Ministry of Education, plus the statutory education exemption that clears our laptops through customs.

The Bridgezone Global

Prince Anthony Bart-Appiah, local partnership lead.

Host school leadership

Community partners at each of the three school locations.

Ways your organization can partner

Four routes in, whether you bring funding, equipment, relationships, or simply your presence.

Align & advocate

Lend your voice and your government or education relationships to strengthen the mission.

Join the Networking Summit

Add your reach to the Dec 15 Diaspora & U.S. Professional Summit in Accra.

Presence at activations

Be present as laptops reach students across the three school ceremonies.

Sponsor or supply

Support through funding, laptops, or gift cards to extend the initiative's reach.

Sponsorship & Partnership

Put your brand in the room where it matters

Them2Us builds the rooms where opportunity changes hands — networking summits in Washington, DC, and educational missions across Africa. Sponsors don't get a logo on a banner and a thank-you note. You get named from the podium, met by our network, and photographed handing a laptop to a student who has never owned one.

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Missions across 4 countries
10,000+
Attendees engaged
$100K+
Generated for Black-owned businesses
Them2Us volunteers and students during a school outreach visit, with partner logos along the bottom of the photo

Four ways to come in

Whether you bring a budget, a warehouse of refreshed devices, a room full of relationships, or just your presence — there is a version of this partnership that fits.

Fund a tier

Cash sponsorship from $1,000 to presenting-sponsor level. 100% tax-deductible under our 501(c)(3).

Supply the equipment

Laptops from a corporate device refresh, tablets, or gift cards count toward the same tiers as cash.

Host or co-present an event

Put your venue, your stage, or your speakers behind a summit or panel in the DMV.

Lend your voice

Advocacy, government and education relationships, and introductions that open doors we can't.

Why partner with Them2Us

Your brand isn't just seen — it's aligned

Our networking events fill rooms with the audience most brands spend a fortune trying to reach: lawyers, doctors, technologists, founders, and government professionals across the DMV and Orlando. Sponsors reach them in the room and again across our channels afterward.

85,000+Social followers
18,000+Email subscribers
800,000+Monthly social impressions
500–700+Average monthly attendees
1,500–2,000Attendance at our largest events
30+Events hosted since 2021
Ages 25–44 core demographic87–90% Black professionalsLaw · healthcare · tech · governmentFounders & entrepreneursDC · Maryland · Virginia · Orlando
Them2Us leadership holding the 2025 Celebration of Us Non-Profit of the Year award
Non-Profit of the Year — Celebration of Us, 2025
Networking Events · Partnership Options

Five ways to sponsor a room

Packages for our monthly networking events across the DMV and Orlando. Every level is negotiable — from a logo on the flyer to naming the entire event. All gifts are tax-deductible under our 501(c)(3).

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Community Friend
$250
  • Digital logo on the event flyer
  • Listed among website supporters
  • 501(c)(3) donation receipt
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Event Supporter
$500
  • Logo on event TVs and screens
  • Verbal acknowledgment on the mic
  • Social media shoutout
  • Featured in the event email blast
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Brand Partner
$1,000
  • Post-event attendee list
  • Logo on the step & repeat backdrop
  • Reserved table at the event
  • Permanent listing on this website
04
Presenting Sponsor
$2,500
  • Five-minute speaking slot on stage
  • Featured backdrop placement
  • Solo email blast to 18,000+
  • Branded post across our channels
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Title Sponsor
Let's talk
  • Event naming rights
  • Curate the panel and speakers
  • Exclusive backdrop branding
  • Media spotlight and press inclusion
Sponsoring an Africa mission instead? Mission Friend $500 · Mission Partner $1,500 · Mission Sponsor $5,000+ — sized to sit inside a corporate CSR budget. Full Ghana 2026 tiers are below.
Them2Us team with children at Ukwama Children's Home, Africa

From America to Africa

Our missions have reached children's homes and schools across the continent — delivering technology, mentorship, and the message that no one is on their own.

Our Impact, Year by Year

Every year, another bridge built

Six missions, four countries, and a room full of professionals back home — here's what each year looked like on the ground.

2022
Where it started

Nairobi, Kenya — our first mission abroad

On November 12, 2022 we took local professionals to Nairobi and gave orphaned children something they'd never had: a day at the cinema. We chartered a Black Panther-wrapped bus, filled the theater, and spent the day in the community — leaving behind clothing, food, and essentials. We came home certain this had to keep going.

165 children to see Black PantherFirst mission to AfricaNov 12, 2022Clothing, food & essentials
Them2Us Mission to Nairobi — 165 orphaned children taken to see Black Panther, November 12, 2022
165 children at the Black Panther screening
Them2Us founder with children during the Nairobi mission in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Children at the cinema during the Them2Us Nairobi mission
Movie day at the cinema
Black Panther Wakanda Forever wrapped bus chartered for the Nairobi mission
The Wakanda Forever shuttle
Them2Us team with the Nairobi community
In the community, Nairobi
2023
Three missions

Ghana & South Africa — the model takes shape

Three missions in one year. In Accra, we supported 180 children at Eye of the Lord Orphanage — a home led by a blind caregiver — and 75+ more at Akwadum Christian Village. In Johannesburg, seven volunteers spent the day with 150 HIV-affected children at Nkosi's Haven.

405+ children supported2 countries7 volunteers deployedFood, shoes, clothing & school supplies
Them2Us South Africa mission with partner academy
Johannesburg, South Africa
Them2Us team with a Ghanaian community leader
With community leaders, Ghana
2024
Breakthrough year

Cape Town, Tanzania & the first laptops

In April we returned to Cape Town, South Africa, buying school uniforms for 120+ children at Siyaphambili Orphan Group and delivering our first laptop and printer abroad — the moment the technology mission was born. In November we reached Tanzania, hosting a networking summit with Dr. Battle, the U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania, as guest speaker, then spending time with the children at Ukwama Children's Home. At home, Advocacy in Action meant Albert Einstein Career Day, a mental health clinic at Kramer Middle School, and mentoring 400 7th and 8th graders at Charles Herbert Flowers High School.

South Africa · April 2024Tanzania · November 2024U.S. Ambassador as guest speakerFirst laptop & printer delivered400 students mentored
Them2Us delivering the first laptop and printer to Precious Creations Academy in South Africa
First laptop & printer delivered, Cape Town
Them2Us volunteers and students during a 2024 school outreach visit
School outreach visit with our sponsors named on-site
Them2Us team with the community at Ukwama Children's Home in Tanzania
Ukwama Children's Home, Tanzania
Them2Us leadership with the U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania
With the U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania
Jerome Lewis & the Them2Us team at Kramer Middle School
Jerome Lewis & the Them2Us team at Kramer Middle School
Mental health workshop for 8th graders · Kramer Middle School
Mental health workshop for 8th graders · Kramer Middle School
Wellness coach ZiKea McCurdie leads a student activity
Wellness coach ZiKea McCurdie leads a student activity
Community Advocacy Director Tonia Young leads the session
Community Advocacy Director Tonia Young leads the session
2025
Building at home

Washington, DC — recognition and reach

A year of scaling the work at home: networking events across tech, law and government, healthcare, small business, and arts and entertainment; school activations covering mental health, mock interviews, and the transition from high school to the workforce; and Advocacy in Action initiatives including violence reduction meetings that strengthen our communities. Three staff members received the President's Volunteer Service Award, and 13 professionals were honored as humanitarians for their global outreach.

President's Volunteer Service Award ×313 humanitarians honoredViolence reduction initiatives100+ Black creatives showcased
Them2Us team members with President's Volunteer Service Award medals
President's Volunteer Service Award recipients
Them2Us leadership at a policy roundtable in Washington, DC
Advocacy in action — at the table
Them2Us Global Outreach event in Washington, DC
Global Outreach gala
Them2Us professionals networking event in Washington, DC
Professionals Happy Hour, Washington, DC
2026
This year

Orlando, Washington, DC & a return to Ghana

The community expanded beyond Washington, DC to Orlando, with networking events running through the year alongside CBC Tech and Leaders of the South during Congressional Black Caucus week. In December we return to Ghana for our third mission there — and seventh to Africa — delivering 150+ laptops to three schools.

4 major events2 cities150+ laptops pledged7th mission to Africa
Them2Us Orlando networking event attendees
Orlando Urban Professionals
Them2Us Urban Professionals Networking in Washington, DC
Urban Professionals, Washington, DC
Next
On the horizon

Ghana Mission — December 15–17, 2026

Three days, three schools, 150+ laptops delivered with full documentation and signed receipts, plus the Diaspora & U.S. Professional Networking Summit in Accra. Sponsorship is open now.

3 schools150+ laptopsAccra Summit, Dec 15
Them2Us Ghana Mission 2026 flyer
Ghana Mission · Dec 15–17, 2026
Diaspora & U.S. Professional Networking Summit, Accra, Ghana — December 15, 2026
Diaspora & U.S. Professional Summit · Accra
Proven Impact

Six missions. Four countries.

Every laptop we've shipped arrived, was logged, and was signed for. This is a proven model — not a promise.

6 Missions · 4 Countries · 1,400+ lives touched
Kenya · 2022

Nairobi

Orphanage outreach

300 children saw their first-ever movie — Black Panther — plus clothing, food, and essentials to carry hope forward.

Ghana · 2023

Accra

Eye of the Lord Orphanage

180 children — a home led by a blind caregiver — supported with clothing, shoes, rice, and food.

South Africa · 2023

Johannesburg

Nkosi's Haven

150 HIV-affected children reached with activities, food, and games, supported by 7 volunteers on the ground.

Ghana · 2023

Accra

Akwadum Christian Village

75+ children supported with food, clothing, educational materials, and recreational items.

South Africa · 2024

Cape Town

Siyaphambili Orphan Group

120+ children — school uniforms purchased, and our first laptop and printer delivered abroad.

Tanzania · 2024

Multiple cities

U.S.–Tanzania Summit

469 professionals connected in one evening — opened by U.S. Ambassador Dr. Battle — plus 150+ children at Ukwama Children's Home.

Partners & Recognition

Trusted at home and on the ground

Them2Us leadership with the U.S. Ambassador during the Tanzania mission
Them2Us at the U.S.–Tanzania Professional Summit

Opened by a U.S. Ambassador

The U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania opened our 469-professional summit — a room connecting American and Tanzanian business.

President's Volunteer Service Award ×3

Three Them2Us staff have been honored for exemplary commitment to community service.

13 professionals honored

DC professionals recognized as humanitarians for their contributions to our global outreach.

Non-Profit of the Year

Named Non-Profit of the Year at the 2025 Celebration of Us awards.

On the ground in Ghana

BridgeZone Global, the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), and the Ghana Tourism Authority back every delivery.

Past partners & supporters
GDIT
Amazon
BET
Events DC
U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment
Creative Affairs Office, Government of the District of Columbia
Techsgiving
Tinova
AfroTech
JB Enterprises
Focus Social Club
Organizations that have hosted, funded, supplied or presented alongside Them2Us. University partners include Howard, UDC, American, George Washington and Georgetown.
Voices

What happens after the room

Our events aren't just mixers. People have landed jobs, joined missions, and built businesses from a single introduction.

Them2Us created a high-impact activation that exceeded expectations. I strongly recommended to our CEO that GDIT continue this partnership.

VP of DiversityGDIT

We want to hear your success story

Did a Them2Us event lead to a job, a mentor, a client, or a partnership? Did you travel with us on a mission? Tell us — your story helps someone else take the first step.

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Documentation

Impact reports

Full accounting of our missions, events, and outcomes — for sponsors, grant officers, and partners.

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Building bridges. Changing lives.

The missions, the rooms, and the moments where strangers become family — straight from our channel.

Global Outreach

Humanitarian Mission

Global Outreach

On the Ground in Africa

Global Outreach

Mission Recap

Mentorship

How to Network

More on our channel

Missions, panels, and recaps — all in one place.

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Get Involved

Be part of the movement

Whether you give, show up, or share your story on our panel — there's a way for you to bridge and build.

Donate

Fund mentorship, STEM activations, and the Ghana mission. Every dollar directs opportunity to where it's needed most.

Give now

Volunteer

Lend your time and skills at a Washington, DC event or on a humanitarian mission abroad. We move further when we move together.

Join us

Become a Panelist

Share your expertise on a Them2Us panel and inspire the next generation of professionals across Washington, DC and beyond.

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The Tradition

Every mission earns a pin.

When a humanitarian or volunteer travels with us, they come home with that country's flag pin — worn on the sleeve, right on the Them2Us shirt.

It isn't merchandise. You can't buy one. Each pin means you were there — that you carried laptops through an airport, sat with children in a classroom, shook hands with a community leader who trusted us to come back. Look at a veteran of our missions and you can read their service straight off their sleeve: Kenya. Ghana. South Africa. Tanzania.

Six missions. Four countries. One sleeve at a time.

Close-up of country flag pins worn on the sleeve of a Them2Us mission shirt
Flag pins on the sleeve — one per country served
Them2Us mission team wearing branded shirts with country pins in Ghana
The team on the ground, Ghana
Them2Us humanitarian wearing country flag pins on his sleeve
Pins worn on every mission
Contact

Let's bridge and build

Sponsorships, partnerships, speaking, volunteering, laptop donations, or press — tell us what you have in mind and the right person will come back to you.

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Send us a message

A few quick questions and it's with us. We typically reply within two business days — sooner if it's about an event that's close.

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Form not loading, or would you rather just write to us? Email info@them2us.com or call (407) 437-2997. We never share your details.

General & new enquiries

info@them2us.com

Outreach & missions

outreach@them2us.com

Jerome Lewis · Executive Director

jerome@them2us.com · (407) 437-2997

Where we are

Washington, DC — working across the DMV, and on the ground in Ghana every December.

Them2Us is a registered 501(c)(3)

EIN 92-3277175. Every donation is tax-deductible, and every mission is documented with signed receipts. For sponsorship paperwork, W-9s, or an impact report, ask and we'll send it.

Get Involved
Volunteer

Give your time. Change a trajectory.

Them2Us runs on people who show up — in a room in Washington, DC, in a classroom in Accra, or behind the scenes making both possible. There's a role here whatever your schedule looks like.

At our events

Check-in, hospitality, photography, setup and breakdown. The most common way people start — one evening, a few hours, and you're inside the network you came to build.

A few hours · Washington, DC & Orlando

On a humanitarian mission

Travel with us to Africa. Carry laptops, run STEM sessions, sit with children, and represent Them2Us on the ground. You cover your travel; we handle the mission.

3–7 days · Next: Ghana, Dec 15–17

Skills-based

Design, video, grant writing, logistics, social media, translation. If you're good at something we need, that's often worth more than an extra pair of hands.

Remote · Flexible

Mentor a student

Weekly mentorship in high-need schools — mock interviews, career days, mental health sessions, and the transition from high school into the workforce.

Ongoing · Washington, DC area
Them2Us volunteers on a humanitarian mission in Ghana
On the ground in Ghana
Them2Us volunteers with the community at Ukwama Children's Home
Ukwama Children's Home, Tanzania
Them2Us volunteers on the South Africa mission
South Africa mission
Them2Us volunteers with the Nairobi community
Nairobi, Kenya

How it works

  1. Reach out. Email us with what you'd like to do and roughly how much time you have.
  2. We match you. We'll point you at the next event, mission, or project that fits.
  3. You show up. We brief you beforehand — you'll never be dropped in cold.
  4. You earn your place. Travel on a mission and you come home with that country's flag pin for your sleeve.
Get Involved
Become a Panelist

Share what you know. Someone needs to hear it.

Every Them2Us event features a panel of professionals talking honestly about how they got where they are. If you've built something, navigated something, or learned something the hard way — there's a seat for you.

Tech & InnovationLaw & Government HealthcareSmall Business Arts & EntertainmentFinance Real EstateMedia AdvocacyVeterans Affairs
A panelist speaking at a Them2Us Urban Professionals Networking event in Washington, DC
On the mic at Urban Professionals Networking · Washington, DC

What we look for

  • Real experience in your field — you don't need to be famous, you need to be honest.
  • Willingness to talk about the setbacks, not just the highlight reel.
  • A genuine interest in helping the person three steps behind you.
  • Availability for a short pre-event call so we can shape questions around you.

What panelists get

  • A platform in front of an engaged, professional audience
  • Professional photography and video from the event
  • Promotion across our channels and event materials
  • Complimentary admission for you and a guest
  • Direct access to the network in the room
Panels typically run 60–90 minutes, moderated, with curated networking immediately after.

Panelist Information Form

Please fill out the form. This information will be used in regards to our upcoming networking panel.

What you'll be asked for
  • Prefix
  • Full Name
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Position
  • Company
  • Educational / Professional Abbreviations
  • LinkedIn URL
  • Instagram Handle
  • Where do you reside?
  • Professional Headshot — upload
  • Brief Bio
Have your headshot and a short bio ready before you start — it takes about three minutes.
Open the application form

Opens our secure form — you can upload your headshot there directly. Questions? info@them2us.com