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Thank you so much FAN-DC, DCGirls'Coalition, Words Beats & Life, Harriet’s Dreams, Project Create DC, OYUnited, and Prince George;s County Youth Advisory Board for joining our Grassroots Festival. Your work is inspiring and we can't wait to keep working with you!

Join us for our 2024 youth town hall. We will be discussing issues around education and youth safety impacting youth of color in DC with DC city leaders! Save the date for Jan 17th from 5-8:30pm. We look forward to seeing you! Don’t forget to register at bit.ly/3G5EjsY

We're excited to be at the DC Girls' Coalition Youth Summit where youth will share concerns about issues that impact them, develop solutions, and talk next steps with city leaders. We're ready to amplify the voices of youth in #WashingtonDC #DCGCYouthTownhall24

Even Councilmember_RobertWhite struggled in high school, proving that we cannot count out ANY young people in #WashingtonDC. He came to #DCGCYouthTownhall24 to hear what young people need from DC leaders. #pridepowerpurpose

This 12yo middle school student talked about how many of her loved ones have been lost to gun violence. She fills her time with activities but can't stop thinking about her family and friends who have passed. She's had enough. #DCGCYouthTownhall24 #HearUsHealUs #PridePurposePower

DHS' Deanna Pruitt told young people at the #DCGCTownhall24 about all the services available to them, including emergency shelter Sasha Bruce Youthwork, diversion programs, & more, even as Muriel Bowser is asking organizations that provide these services to cut their budgets...

Ty Scott Goldstein for supporting and recognizing our youth and their voices.

Our young people are bright, bold, and beautiful! Thank you Black Swan Academy and DCGirls'Coalition for organizing tonight’s youth town hall so we can listen to and lift up our youth. 🙏🏾 My message: “Harness your power now!” Don’t wait until you’re older to effectuate change in our city.

The DCGirls'Coalition Youth Summit was so magical tonight! Thank you to all the sponsors, city leaders, allies and especially the youth who came out.

📢Following our Youth Town Hall, we are organizing a Virtual Youth Advocacy Teach-In. This event offers a platform to delve into advocacy strategies and discover how to transform your passion into impactful action. Register Now: bit.ly/4bFGv96

Please join us for the a Youth-Led Candidates Town Hall. We will be discussing issues impacting youth of color in DC with DC Ward 7 candidates. register here: bit.ly/4aUwmE2

All youth of color who attends the Youth-Led Ward 7 Candidates Forum on May 9th 5:30-7 will receive a $25 stipend. Register now: bit.ly/4aUwmE2

Our Director, Kristi Matthews-Jones talked about Mandarory Reporting and Child Welfare at the 3rd Annual DC Regional Academy on Family Violence Conference Panel: supporting Survivors who are at risk for involvement of Child Welfare at Gallaudet University Kellogg Center

📢Don't miss these upcoming Youth Town Halls! At-Large Candidates Forum:    - Date: May 7th, 2024    - Time: 6:30PM - 8PM    - Location: Zoom Ward 7 Candidates Forum:    - Date: May 9th, 2024    - Time: 5PM - 7:30PM    - Zion Baptist Church of Eastland Gardens

Hey Everyone! Due to inclement weather our rally has been postponed to Monday! We hope to see you there ready to uplift our Youth's Voices!

Please join us for a therapeutic space for Black and Brown youth to develop coping skills for anxiety and other emotional needs. There will be 6 sessions between June 14th and August 23rd. To RSVP please visit: bit.ly/44LIp51

Below you will find the responses to the Candidates Questionnaire we sent out in late April. These questions came directly from our youth. *Mr. Grants’ comment is from 6/29 #dcgirlscoalition #dcelection2024

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