The Community Enrichment Project (CEP) is a youth civic engagement and empowerment nonprofit with a mission to enhance underserved communities by empowering young leaders. This article explores the work founder Lauren Grimes is doing with local youth.
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This nonprofit is tackling the achievement gap through arts empowerment
Dive into a ‘Cherry Pie Mindset’ at the Corcoran Gallery Museum
A university student debuted a photography exhibit in collaboration with a Street Sense Media artist/vendor at a gallery in downtown D.C. last month. The exhibit will be featured until June 10.
Invisible Words recognizes the harsh reality of people experiencing homelessness
Last month, the Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) and the Eleven Eleven Foundation premiered the exhibit “Invisible Words” at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, dedicated to furthering people’s understanding of the hardships of people experiencing homelessness.
Thrive DC hosts panel with returning citizens
Thrive DC held a panel with three returning citizens to learn more about their journey to re-entering society after incarceration.
DC’s 2022 PIT Count results reveal an overall decrease in homelessness
On April 21, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced in the front-entrance parking lot of D.C. Housing Authority headquarters the results of the District’s 2022 point in… Read more »
Councilmember introduces Green New Deal legislation for DC
Councilmember Janeese Lewis George introduced two pieces of legislation modeled after the Green New Deal Tuesday.
Delivering to food deserts: The people and organizations trying to improve food accessibility in DC
The Nourish DC Collaborative awarded a total of $400,000 in grants in March to nine different businesses located in Wards 5, 7 and 8 to address the ongoing problem of food accessibility.
Budget mark-ups feature small wins for housing advocates
D.C. Council committees proposed small increases to housing programs and social services during the markup process, but did not meet housing advocates’ demands.
Emergency SNAP benefits may expire this year — but DC’s food insecurity crisis won’t
Emergency SNAP benefits are set to expire this summer amidst a growing food insecurity crisis in the District. Here’s how food banks, markets and distribution centers are adapting to accommodate low-income residents who rely on these benefits.
Paying it forward: How this bookstore coffee shop is making a difference in Adams Morgan
The Potter’s House, a cafe and bookstore, has fostered a sense of community since 1960.
Earth Day doesn’t have to be a guilt-trip: Here are some things you can do this weekend
On Friday, April 22, organizations all around D.C. will celebrate Earth Day.
Residents elect Kenneth Council and Denise Blackson to DCHA board
Public housing residents elected Kenneth Council and Denise Blackson to the DCHA oversight board.
Despite rule change, DCHA is not allowing identity self-certification
After passing a resolution to allow people applying for vouchers to self-certify their identity, DCHA released regulatory guidance that banned that practice.
What kind of support do youth experiencing homelessness need to find stable employment?
Workforce development programs in D.C. aren’t helping youth experiencing homelessness, causing many youth to turn away from the programs.
DC residents celebrate Emancipation Day
The 160th emancipation day, which celebrates the anniversary of freedom for 3,100 enslaved people, took place in person for the first time in two years. But the celebrations were joined with calls for D.C. statehood, as residents watched the parade, listened to music, and enjoyed a fireworks display.
DC Mobile Voting Coalition urges for hearing on mobile voting bill
The D.C. Mobile Voting Coalition held a press conference April 19 to push for a hearing on the Mobile VOTE Act
What housing advocates want from the budget
Housing advocates are asking the council for increased investment for tenant-based vouchers and housing repairs and to increase accountability for next year’s budget.
Mayoral candidates discuss homelessness at Miriam’s Kitchen forum
Mayoral candidates gathered on April 5 for a forum hosted by local nonprofit Miriam’s Kitchen to discuss homelessness in the District.
American University’s Metropolitan Policy Center delivers lecture on Barry Farm
At a lecture hosted by American University on March 30th, Dr. Michael R. Fisher spoke about how the city has failed to deliver on its promises throughout the Barry Farm redevelopment project and the harmful effects of the mass residential displacement the project has incurred.
DC Circulator workers vote in favor of going on strike
After weeks of unsuccessful contract negotiations between local transit union members and their private contractor, 96% of D.C. Circulator workers voted on April 5 in favor of authorizing a strike.
