The TraRon Center

Our mission is to expose gun violence survivors to therapeutic modalities that may be absent from their current grieving and coping methods.

[Glen O'Gilvie, CAE @glenogilvie]

If you lead a nonprofit rooted in Wards 7 or 8, I encourage you to learn more about CELAP.

This program is one of the ways we are investing directly in the strength, sustainability, and leadership of organizations serving our communities.

Cohort 3 is officially open!

[The TraRon Center @TheTraRonCenter]

As we welcome 2026, we’re filled with gratitude. 💙

Thank you to our donors, partners & families for making healing, creativity & hope possible in 2025.

We step into the new year believing in brighter futures for our children and communities. ✨

[The TraRon Center @TheTraRonCenter]

I’m grateful for Tracy’s life, the extra time with Ronnie, my mom & sister Danielle, and for the community & faith that carried me.
The TraRon Center is how I turned pain into possibility—and how healing continues. 💛

[The TraRon Center @TheTraRonCenter]

Dec 3, 1993 changed my life forever. My sister Tracy & her unborn baby were killed, and my mother & siblings were shot. 32 yrs later, grief still teaches me how to live without her while carrying her in my heart.

[The TraRon Center @TheTraRonCenter]

New donors, welcome. Longtime supporters—we thank you.
Give hope today.
➡️ https://t.co/PsvyYrYywk
#TraRonCenter #HealingMatters

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This #GiveTuesday, help us continue being a safe place for children impacted by gun violence in DC. For 8 years, The TraRon Center has used art, mentorship & community to help our kids heal and rise. Your support keeps that work alive. 💛

[Glen O'Gilvie, CAE @glenogilvie]

Leadership isn’t about recognition—it’s about responsibility.
“If no one knew your name or title, would your actions still reflect leadership?”
The truest form of leadership is seen in how we show up, serve, and support, even when no one’s watching.

[The TraRon Center @TheTraRonCenter]

Today we celebrate 8 years of healing + hope at The TraRon Center!
Thank you to the parents who trust us, and to the donors & partners who fuel this work.
Together, we continue to build pathways to healing for DC’s children and youth. ❤️🖤💛
#TraRonCenter #8YearsStrong

[The TraRon Center @TheTraRonCenter]

Teaching the TraRon Center kids about the job process and how to manage their money.

[The Center @CenterNonprof]

📢 New Grant Opportunity Alert!
– 10–15 awards of $5,000 to $20,000 each
– Small & Accessible Sustainability (SAS) Subgrants program.
– Deadline: November 15 — applications open now!
https://t.co/dBrqkXrShX

[The Center @CenterNonprof]

SAS Subgrants Info Session Happening Today at 9:30 AM!
Join us to learn how to apply for SAS Subgrants ($5k–$20k) supporting donation & reuse and urban agriculture in DC.

🕐 Don’t miss out—https://t.co/e86s5Or9r6

[The TraRon Center @TheTraRonCenter]

Not too late to grab your friends and come sing your heart out! 🎶

✨ Join us TONIGHT for Karaoke for a Cause—every note supports healing for children impacted by violence.

📍 Festival Center | 6:00 PM
🎟 Join us or donate today: https://t.co/ud5oqbBVxL

[The TraRon Center @TheTraRonCenter]

🎤✨ Just 3 days away!
Join us Sept 18 for Karaoke for a Cause 🎶 — a night of joy & healing supporting kids impacted by gun violence.

We’re $18,745 short of our $30K goal — every voice, every gift matters.

🎟 Tickets & donations: https://t.co/ud5oqbCtnj

[The TraRon Center @TheTraRonCenter]

@DMVBlackLives Thank you!

[The TraRon Center @TheTraRonCenter]

Today marks 29 years since our founder Ryane Nickens lost her brother Ronnie to gun violence. We are holding Ryane and her family in our hearts on today.

[Eduardo Ferrer @EduardoRFerrer]

Are you a rising 3L or recent law grad and an aspiring public defender? Want great supervision and training? If so, consider applying for the E. Barrett Prettyman fellowship and come work with us.

https://t.co/hbAONhzB1r

[The TraRon Center @TheTraRonCenter]

#KaraokeForACause #HealingThroughArt #TraRonCenter

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Join @TraRonCenter for our Karaoke
Fundraiser — supporting youth healing from gun violence through art. 🎶💛
📅 9/18/2015 | 🕒 6:00 pm | 📍 Festival Center, - 640 Columbia Road NW, WDC 20009
🎟️ https://t.co/ud5oqbBVxL
Music and Karaoke by: Northeast Corridor the #1 Karaoke Band

[The TraRon Center @TheTraRonCenter]

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

[The TraRon Center @TheTraRonCenter]

🎶 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

[The TraRon Center @TheTraRonCenter]

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