# Event Details - **Event Name**: The 26th Annual Shashamane Foundation Benefit Dinner - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 pm - **Event Description**: An evening of culture, community, music, and supporting the JRDC Educational Project in Shashamane, Ethiopia.About this EventFor more than 26 years, the Shashamane Foundation has partnered with the Jamaican Rastafarian Development Community (JRDC) to provide quality, affordable education to children in Shashamane, Ethiopia.What began as a small community-led vision has grown into a thriving elementary school serving nearly 500 students each year and employing dedicated teachers and staff who are shaping the next generation of leaders.Today, the Foundation provides approximately 60% of the school's annual operating support, helping ensure students continue to receive a quality education regardless of their family's ability to pay.Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the remarkable legacy built over the last 26 years while investing in the future of the JRDC School.Enjoy:✨ Dinner & Refreshments? Live Music by Kind Sound? Community Awards & Recognition? Live Entertainment? Stories of Impact from Ethiopia? Fellowship with friends and supportersEvery ticket purchased helps provide the Foundation's annual program grant to the JRDC School, ensuring continued access to quality, affordable education throughout the remainder of 2026 and into 2027.Together, we are not simply funding a school, we are investing in a future where the school becomes financially self-sustaining for generations to come. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/silver-spring/the-26th-annual-shashamane-foundation-benefit-dinner/100001993635062138 - **Event Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 482.02, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Silver Spring - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza - **lat**: 38.9973468 - **long**: -77.0247602 - **full address**: Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The 26th Annual Shashamane Foundation Benefit Dinner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/45b11668685c37c83358a0bd1b69e3fdf52fd72c37f64d7fb4d1365e3e844343-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc027940-gmir.jpg?v=1783776880 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The 26th Annual Shashamane Foundation Benefit Dinner being held? - **A:** The 26th Annual Shashamane Foundation Benefit Dinner takes place on Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 pm at Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The 26th Annual Shashamane Foundation Benefit Dinner? - **A:** The 26th Annual Shashamane Foundation Benefit Dinner is organized by The Shashamane Foundation Inc.. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The 26th Annual Shashamane Foundation Benefit Dinner is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Silver Spring, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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