Sasha Bruce Youthwork and AEC Cares Every young person needs a home. One Wednesday this summer, approximately 100 volunteers came together to renovate two historic townhouses that provide safety, support, and structure for youth who are facing adjudication in juvenile...
The idea of third spaces — places that are not home or work — is something that has become a part of the culture conversation in recent years. As people look for more connection, they’ve realized there are fewer of these spaces where they can gather with friends, have...
Located in Takoma Park, Maryland, Rolling Terrace Elementary School is a magnet school that had a big dream. They wanted to turn their inner courtyard into a thriving outdoor classroom where students could learn outside, in the fresh air, where their creativity could...
Nonprofit Emma’s Torch trains refugees for careers in the food industry. Imagine arriving in the United States as a refugee, asylee, or a survivor of human trafficking. There’s both hope and hardship. While there is the promise of safety and a new life, there...
Community Forklift provided the backdrop for exciting programming and shows from GALA Theatre, one of the most vibrant arts groups in the Washington, DC area. GALA (Grupo de Artistas LatinoAmericanos) Hispanic Theatre is a National Center for Latino Performing Arts...
