The Latest
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Organization Helps Adults Embrace the Digital Age
A D.C.-area organization helps adults who can’t afford all of the devices to embrace the digital age close that divide.
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Bright Beginnings Provides Resources for Homeless Families
Most parents will do anything to keep their children safe and happy, but not every parent has the resources to provide their child with the best life possible, which is why Bright Beginnings has been helping D.C. families experiencing homelessness for more than 25 years.
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Maryland Program Mentors Boys Who Lack Positive Male Figures in Their Lives
For 13 years, a Maryland organization has been helping boys who don’t have a positive male figure in their lives.
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Woman's Calling Is to Help Ex-Inmates Get Lives Back on Track
For more than two decades, a local woman’s been helping former inmates — returning citizens as she calls them — integrate back into society.
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Semi-Pro Football Coach Helps Players Get Into College
The coach of a D.C.-area semi-professional football team uses his own money to help his players go to college.For more than a decade, Coach Quincy Royal has been coaching men on the football field and in life.
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Program Encourages Youth Advocacy Through Photography
For 14 years, a D.C. program has been getting young people involved in advocacy through photography.
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City Blossoms Empowers Students Through Urban Gardening
In 2009, a D.C. organization started with an idea of creating safe green spaces for low-income students.
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Teen Collects Pennies to Honor Military Veterans
A local teenager collects pennies to place at the graves of U.S. veterans to honor them for their service.
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Virginia Mother and Daughter Help Teens With Mental Illness
After a Virginia teenager tried to commit suicide twice within 18 months, she and her mother are helping others with mental illness.
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Company Teaches Kids Leadership, Self-Confidence Through Dance
A Maryland dance company uses movement to go beyond words to teach children about leadership and self-confidence.
