Ward 4 literacy gets a boost and a lot of books from local non-profit

Ward 4 literacy gets a boost and a lot of books from local non-profit

Last month, An Open Book Foundation partnered with local school librarians to help promote literacy in Wards 4 and 5 by bringing authors and their books into local Title I schools.

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Humane Rescue Alliance's popular youth programs are now virtual classes

Humane Rescue Alliance's popular youth programs are now virtual classes

The Humane Rescue Alliance’s classroom education programs encouraged kindness, compassion, and social action. Although HRA’s in-person youth programs are currently unavailable, young animal enthusiasts can learn about HRA’s community programs, meet animal experts, and see companion animals on their computer screens through several virtual opportunities.

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826DC adapts to continue working with young DC writers

826DC adapts to continue working with young DC writers

826DC is a nonprofit organization “dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write.” This mission manifests across various programs dedicated to working with DC public and charter school students, including after-school writing labs, field trips, and in-school writing workshops. Founded in 2010, 826DC is one of ten chapters of the 826National organization founded in San Francisco by educator Nínive Calegari and author Dave Eggers.

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Helping local businesses and transforming Petworth's economy through microfinance Initiatives

Helping local businesses and transforming Petworth's economy through microfinance Initiatives

Following the closing of some local businesses, Petworth is at a unique crossroads concerning its economic development. Do we let commercialization take its course, overrunning the surrounding local enterprises? Or do we change the tide and take action to support our neighbors’ businesses?

A Georgetown University non-profit is ready to offer micro-transactional loans to small businesses to help them succeed.

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Take a moment to donate to a local non-profit for Giving Tuesday!

Take a moment to donate to a local non-profit for Giving Tuesday!

Non-profits help provide youth activities, job training, educational activities and more. Today is Giving Tuesday, an opportunity for you to give to the organizations who work every day on behalf of our community and our nation.

Here's a few worthy options...

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Eat at Chipotle on 12/6 & help DC SCORES get half the proceeds - Use your hunger for a good cause

Eat at Chipotle on 12/6 & help DC SCORES get half the proceeds - Use your hunger for a good cause

You can help your hunger and DC SCORES tomorrow, 12/6 by eating at any Chipotle in the DMV area between 10:45am and 10pm and mention at the register that you support DC SCORES (or show them the below in the article on your phone) and 50% of the proceeds will go to this incredibly worthy non-profit.

Do it for the kids. Do it for your tummy.

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A look at Meals on Wheels: where local matters most

A look at Meals on Wheels: where local matters most

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and many senior citizens don’t have the necessary resources to enjoy food on the holiday. Unfortunately, this is the outcome for many senior citizens who do not have the proper support system, such as family commitment. That's where Meals on Wheels in Takoma Park continues to be a reliable source for the elderly. 

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Work for a non-profit? Check out this local workshop at the Third Floor

Work for a non-profit? Check out this local workshop at the Third Floor

If you work at or with non-profits, then you might be interested in an event on Saturday, July 23rd at 3:30pm at the Third Floor called “Capacity Building in the Arts,” a workshop with Michael Kaiser, a well-regarded arts leader. The event is hosted by Day Eight, a Ward 4 non-profit founded by local Robert Bettmann.

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