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Press Releases
Learn about upcoming press conferences, events, major grants and new partnerships.
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July 14, 2009 |
Kids from Underserved DC Neighborhoods to Beautify Trinidad Recreation Center and Showcase Summer Learning |
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About 100 children from DC’s embattled Trinidad neighborhood and other underserved city neighborhoods will participate in a major event celebrating community service and summer learning activities. The young people are answering President Obama’s United We Serve call to participate in national service. Read more>
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June 9, 2009 |
Showcase Sponsored by the DC Trust |
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Approximately 150 young people from 12 diverse after-school programs in underserved DC neighborhoods will hold a performing arts showcase called “We Got Next! Hear Our Voice” – featuring rap, dance, poetry, short spoken narrative pieces, African drumming and orchestral musicians. The young performers range in age from 7 to 18 and come from some the city’s most underserved neighborhoods. Read more>
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May 28, 2009 |
Free Citywide Field Day |
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DC children and youth, ages 5 to 18, are invited to a free, fun, citywide field day, featuring sports workshops in tennis, boxing, football, basketball and skate mobile at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center on Saturday, May 30. Read more>
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| Nov. 25, 2008 | Turkey Bowl Pre-game Luncheon |
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In celebration of the 39th annual Turkey Bowl, DC officials will gather to recognize the teams, coaches, cheerleaders and principals of Dunbar and HD Woodson high schools the day before they battle in the DC Interscholastic Athletic Association title game. Read more >
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Sept. 26, 2008 |
The Trust Presents "Lights On Afterschool!" |
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DC Children and Youth Investment Corporation is bringing “Lights On Afterschool!” to DC. “Lights On Afterschool!” is a nationwide campaign now in its 9th year, created to bring attention to the need for after-school programs that keep children safe, help working families and inspire learning. Read more >
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July 17, 2008 |
Project My Time Expands, Offering Free After-School Programs at Eight DC Middle Schools |
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The DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation (Trust) is expanding its Project My Time initiative to enroll about 2,000 young people in free, high-quality after-school programs at eight middle schools citywide. This expansion is part of an effort with DC Public Schools to build a coordinated system of after-school programs in the District. Read more >
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July 17, 2008 |
Millicent Williams release |
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The Board of the DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation has selected Millicent Williams as the organization’s new president and CEO, succeeding Greg Roberts. Williams began work on July 14. Roberts, who has been president and CEO for the past seven years, is leaving the Trust to become president of the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, KY. Read more >
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July 8, 2008 |
Summer Learning Day advisory |
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About 50 DC elementary and middle school students at Kid Power summer camp will celebrate National Summer Learning Day tomorrow, July 10, with fun learning activities. DC City Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray is expected to attend the event at Kid Power Summer Camp, one of seven summer programs in DC that will celebrate National Summer Learning Day. Read more >
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June 17, 2008 |
Project My Time Brings Free Summer Camps to Three DC Middle Schools |
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Washington, DC - If DC middle school students are looking for fun this summer, Project My Time has spots for 600 kids at free summer camps at three DC middle schools. Kids will be able to do everything from tennis to dance to photography to basketball. Read more >
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April 4, 2008 |
Free Conference Provides Unique Forum for DC Girls |
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More than 100 Youth to Explore Options for Life After High School, Fashion Trends and Makeup Advice, Body Image and Health Issues. Read more >
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March 7, 2008 |
Trust Rewards 200 Students in After-School Programs With Wizards Game |
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Washington, DC - About 200 DC children are being rewarded for excellent attendance and participation in after-school programs with free tickets to the Wizards basketball game Saturday, March 8, against the Charlotte Bobcats. Read more >
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