A Good Cause
The 2023 efforts of the Juneteenth Scotland Foundation benefit the restoration of the Scotland AME Zion Church on Seven Locks Road in Potomac, Maryland.
All net proceeds from the Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival benefited the 2nd Century Project, which will repair and expand the Scotland AME Zion Church. The Church, built by hand by congregants from 1915-1924, was severely damaged by a flood in the summer of 2019.
Montgomery County residents gather to resurrect the historic building after it was damaged in a 2019 flood.
Emory Grove United Methodist Church
Emory Grove was originally founded by freed African Americans in 1864. The church is one of the few remaining historical structures of the historic community.
2024 Recipients
Listed below are the esteemed beneficiaries who will receive the proceeds from the 2024 Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival.
1Up Handles
1Uphandles is a nonprofit organization that run after school programs, summer camps, and clinics for school age kids.
Soul in Motion
Soul In Motion Players is a nonprofit performing arts organization specializing in African Dance, African Drumming, Theatre, and Spoken Word.
For more details on recipients, eligibility criteria, or to apply as a beneficiary for future grants, please contact us below.
Future Stars
Future Stars Sports is a nonprofit sports organization that offers basketball and cheerleading to empower youth by fostering personal growth, teamwork, and community engagement.
Reach Beyond Basketball
Reach Beyond Basketball is a nonprofit dedicated to teaching young people the concept of "reaching beyond" their comfort zone to reach their full potential on the court, in the classroom, and life in general.
(Photo by Skip Brown)
LaTisha Gasaway-Paul
Festival Chairperson & fifth-generation resident of Scotland.
“We envision this event becoming a preeminent destination for celebrating Juneteenth in the state of Maryland and the DMV. Even more importantly, we believe the community connections from growing this Festival will help to improve lives and foster greater understanding in the years ahead.”