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In this issue:
Letter from the President and CEO
Donate to After-School Programs on Your DC Tax Return
DCTV School's Out to Highlight Youth Development
City Title Game Luncheon for Student Athletes
Launch of DC Youth Sports Network
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 The Trust is committed to providing our grantees with resources and funding to help fund safe, engaging after-school programs in the District. However, due to recent budget reductions, we are challenged in our efforts to support programs for children and youth in the city this year. We need the support of our grantees, parents and the community to continue to expand and improve services and opportunities for children and youth. We hope you can donate to the Trust and help us meet the need for safe, nurturing programs for young people. With your support, we can keep our kids on track for real achievement.
One of our strategies to improve outcomes is youth worker training. As part of a national network of Building Exemplary Systems for Training (BEST) programs, we provide high-quality trainings to support the growth and development of youth in the District. The centerpiece of DC BEST training, Advancing Youth Development (AYD), is currently offered in five formats tailored to specific audiences, including educators, mentors, coaches, camp counselors, after-school program, parents and other caring adult figures – all of whom play an important role in the lives of DC youth.
Thanks to our AYD trainees, the staff, the board, the providers, funders and our government partners, the Trust has been able to make a real difference in the lives of young residents. We must build on these successes, and together, make even greater strides to improve outcomes for our children and youth.
Many thanks,
Ellen London
It's tax season! Please help high-quality after-school programs by making a contribution on your DC tax return. Your contribution will help the Trust provide quality services, supports and opportunities for young people in DC.
Simply fill out line 9a on your D-40EZ or Schedule U, Part II, line 2 on your D-40 with the amount you would like to contribute to Public Fund for Drug Prevention and Children at Risk. Help young people make positive choices that lead to better outcomes.
For more information, click here.
 DCTV, a partner of DC Trust, runs a monthly series on youth development and OST provider every other month throughout 2011 on its show “School’s Out.”
School's Out serves as a platform to discuss and feature the best in DC's after-school and summer programs, providing best practices, tips and more.
The series will highlight a different concept around youth development each month it is aired, including civic and social ability, physical and mental health and cultural ability.
The next show, set to air in April, will discuss the youth development goals Civic and Social ability (just in time for community service hours). The show airs on DCTV Focus, Comcast 96, RCN 11 & FiOS 28. To learn more about School’s Out, click here.
 On Wednesday, March 3 the Trust hosted a pre-game luncheon for student athletes. The 2011 Abe Pollin City Title Game Luncheon was held at Acela Club at the Verizon Center. The event featured Mayor Vincent C. Gray and DC Council members who presented congratulatory speeches to the student athletes. Coaches and athletes represented girls and boys teams from the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference and DC Public Schools, including St. John's College High School, Howard D. Woodson Senior High School, DeMatha Catholic High School, and Roosevelt Senior High School.
For more information, contact Erica Toliver at etoliver@cyitc.org or 202-939-1388.
 The Trust has partnered with Up2Us, a national coalition of Sports-Based Youth Development organizations, to support the DC Youth Sports Network. The purpose of the initiative is meant to increase the quality of youth sports programs and the experience of participating youth, by improving coaching and strengthening the capacity of youth sports organizations.
For more information, contact Erica Toliver at etoliver@cyitc.org or 202-939-1388.
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