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Stronger Leaders. Successful Nonprofits. Life-Changing Outcomes.

Washington, DC
Joined January 2011
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It's tonight! Join us at 6pm for a live reading of Mama Bushwick is Dead, an original play by YPIP 2022 Playwright Elizabeth Shannon Ellis! youtube.com/watch?v=s7aOV0UN…
On Saturday, Nov. 5th, Raising A Village attended the @FairChanceDC 20th Anniversary Butterfly Bash at @smithsoniannpg. As a Fair Chance partner, we look forward to the long-term impact our growth and sustainability will have on the children, youth, and families we serve!
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SPR partnered with @FairChanceDC to study their #capacitybuilding program’s impact on community-based orgs in DC. Fair Chance supported these orgs with #capacitybuilding to increase their revenue, youth served, and overall growth. Check out the study here: bit.ly/FCPraxisEval
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Get an understanding of the business of the arts (artist contracts, marketing and promotion, building a brand) by enrolling in the WBL Academy buff.ly/3RJgo6x
#ICYMI: Our new report, “Higher Together: The Impact of a College Degree for Young Parents,” explores the post-graduation experiences of our #StudentParent Alumni. It provides a first-of-its-kind look at teen parent graduates’ outcomes. Learn more ➡️ generationhope.org/alumni-re…
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Looking to positively affect children? Playtime could be for you! We're seeking a Prince George’s County Programs Manager to help Playtime expand our models throughout Prince George’s County to deepen our impact. Apply today! bit.ly/3PRl6hP #hiring #princegeorgescounty
Join us on September 8 for our virtual Honors ceremony, where we'll be highlighting our partners and our accomplishments from this year! Register at ow.ly/qXfP50KlYrS #AmaraHonors #HumanTrafficking
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Student parents work hard to balance classes, work, and caring for their kiddos as they pursue college degrees and family-sustaining careers. But how much does it cost for a parent to attend college in your state? Find out in our new report with @EdTrust: edtru.st/StudentParentAfford…
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We're excited to share that The Grassroot Project is now Grassroots Health! Our new identity reflects the evolution that our organization has taken over time, and we hope you'll watch the video to learn more and visit our newly updated website! grassrootshealth.us
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Are you ready to get real with our #YOUTH?! Join us tomorrow to hear the real opinions and deep thoughts of youth speakers. We'll hear about a variety of topics including #mentalhealth, #collegereadiness, and more! See you then! @mentormddc @FairChanceDC eventbrite.com/e/youth-at-th…
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The Amara Legal Center provides free, trauma-informed legal services to survivors of sex trafficking and those whose rights have been violated while involved in commercial sex in the DC-metro region. 🏛️💫 Join the Amara Family: amaralegal.org/jobs-2/
Next Thursday, MENTOR Maryland | DC and @FairChanceDC will host Youth at the Center! Join dynamic panels and plenaries with other professionals who share our passion - building vibrant communities with young people at the center. Register here: bit.ly/yatc2022 #YATC2022
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Earlier this week, we kicked off our 2022 Summer Program and welcomed nearly 400 students at our three sites located at Maret, Norwood, and St. Patrick's! It was wonderful to welcome back so many returning students and to meet our newest ones. #ExpandingHorizons
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#Volunteers needed this Saturday! We're meeting our new class of #StudentParent Scholars—our largest ever!—and we need volunteers to help with childcare. Meet adorable kiddos and support our work to ensure parenting students succeed & graduate! Sign up ➡️ generation_hope.formstack.co…
DC folks! We need childcare volunteers for next Saturday, July 9th. Come hang out with our #StudentParent Scholars’ amazing kiddos while their parents learn about our Scholar Program, meet their Mentors, and get ready for a great academic year ahead!
BREAKING NEWS! We are beyond thrilled to announce we were awarded a High Impact Tutoring grant from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) for $1.32 million! Kid Power will implement its High Impact Tutoring (H.I.T) program in three DC Public Schools
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Big news! 🔥 @DaniDougPost of @washingtonpost will moderate our Fireside Chat w/ ➡️ Our founder & CEO @NicoleLynnLewis ➡️ @stepville, author of MAID & inspiration for #MaidNetflix ➡️ and one of our incredible #StudentParent Scholars Join us June 3rd (virtual/in-person)!
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Through the County’s Stand Up & Deliver program, Prince George’s County will be distributing groceries at Victory Grace Center at Port Towns Elementary School, Bladensburg, and St. Paul Church in Forestville, Friday, April 29 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm. See attached flyer for details…
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We are hard at work on a project based on the book “A to Z: The Real DC" written by DC high school students and published by @shoutmousepress. We can’t wait to share it! In the meantime, here's a clip from a recent production day with phenomenal DC dancers and @coyabadance.
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