engageDC

Through engageDC GW students serve with one of nine partner community organizations in the District of Columbia. Students provide service to meet the everyday needs addressed by the organization, such as tutoring, meal preparation, or program support and coordination. In addition, students work with the organizations to address issues that build the organization's capacity, expand the mission, or address infrastructure issues, such as program evaluation, volunteer management, web design, or developing new program areas. Students serve a full academic year and gain perspective through leadership development, building a diverse network at GW and beyond campus committed to social justice.

" I enjoy getting to know the other volunteers at Miriam's as we work together, and working in the kitchen, there is always plenty of time to talk as we prepare food! Miriam's really builds community not only with the clients but also with the volunteers."- engageDC volunteer

" Today I worked with a third grader and I think I spent about an hour going over his fifth grade level math problems. Although he received a fifth grade level worksheet, he had a lot of trouble with the concepts and I had to tech him common denominators, long division with double digits, and percentages from scratch. It is a skill to be able to teach another person, I have to give a lot of credit to all the teachers around the world. Kids have a very short attention span. Haha." - engageDC volunteer

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Community Partners 

A Wider Circle, Workforce Development

A Wider Circle works to end poverty through on-the-ground programs and services, as well as through the development of large-scale solutions to its root causes. A Wider Circle's holistic approach focuses on the creation of stable homes, workforce development, neighborhood revitalization, and the creation of greater awareness and engagement by the community as a whole.

The AnBryce Foundation

The AnBryce Foundation provides multiple settings for youth to become confident thinkers by providing an environment that stimulates the curiosity for learning and the discovery of the self. The Saturday Institute is an intensive academic and social experience for participants. Through long-term academic and leadership enrichment that equips them to excel in school, in relationships, and in facing challenges while having fun, the AnBryce Foundation instills in each youth the confidence to become successful in post-secondary endeavors and prepares them to play an active role in improving their communities and the world.

ArtReach GW at THEARC

ArtReach GW provides a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment where youth and families can make connections between art and their lives. In addition to classes and community programs, ArtReach GW oversees the Community Gallery at THEARC, which serves as an exhibition venue for program participants, local artists, community organizations, and schools.

Latin American Youth Center

The Latin American Youth Center's (LAYC) mission is to empower a diverse population of youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through multi-cultural, comprehensive, and innovative programs that address youths' social, academic, and career needs.

ECDC

Currently headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, ECDC was initially formed to focus on the needs of a growing Ethiopian population in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. However, ECDC has served newcomers from diverse cultural backgrounds from all over the world. In 1991, ECDC became the first community-based organization authorized by the Department of State to resettle refugees in the US. Since its inception, ECDC has assisted more than 250,000 people including refugees, asylees, and SIV holders.

Latino Student Fund

LSF provides opportunities for a strong academic foundation for underserved PreK-12th-grade students of Hispanic descent, promoting higher education and professional leadership.

Life Pieces To Masterpieces

Life Pieces To Masterpieces uses artistic expression to develop character and leadership, unlock potential, and prepare African American boys and young men to transform their lives and communities. They serve young men and boy ages 3-25 in Wards 7 and 8 by providing academic support, leadership development, and cultural enrichment programs at no cost to the young men and their families. 

Little Friends For Peace

LFFP is a local non-profit specializing in non-violence skills training. Its staff teaches inner and interpersonal peace as a foundation for world peace in sub-communities of D.C. ranging from schools and churches to prisons and homeless shelters. Little Friends For Peace (LFFP) welcomes adults and youth to experience, learn, and practice peace through various peace education programs. They believe all people can create homes, classrooms, teams, and workplaces where everyone gives, everyone gains, and everyone wins.

Miriam's Kitchen

Miriam's Kitchen is committed to ending chronic homelessness in D.C. by establishing meaningful relationships with chronically homeless individuals, connecting them with permanent supportive housing, and ensuring they have the necessary support to remain in housing. 


Sign-up to serve with the engageDC community here!