This edition also includes previously highlighted opportunities.
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The event is FREE and lunch will be served.
The day begins with a resource fair, at which families can learn about bullying prevention from government agencies, nonprofit organizations and schools. Professionals will be available to meet individually with families to create family bullying prevention plans.
We asked teens what defines D.C. Here's what they came up with: http://t.co/FcyxXpHC2G pic.twitter.com/5D1nlUJKLW
— NtlBuildingMuseum (@BuildingMuseum) September 21, 2014
The family event, inspired by the art and culture of the Silk Road, will feature with activities and performances from around the globe and
Here's the event flyer (PDF).
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— DC SCORES (@DCSCORES) August 19, 2014
It's easy to apply. Visit Idealist's WBL page to learn more about the positions and the way to apply.
From the online story:
According to HERO Advisor William Walker, "We want to push these kids out of their comfort zones; to broaden their horizons. Getting them involved in hands on learning is the best way to expose them to new opportunities and promote life preparedness."Walker noted that 95 percent of the students enrolled in the HERO program graduate from high school as compared to the 3 percent high school graduation rate for the district. HERO offers support to the students throughout the year, with advisors working on-site during the school year.
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— Bright Beginnings (@sunnystarts) August 6, 2014Dear Parents: You Need to Teach Your Kids About Money http://t.co/G557QscfQw cc: @BankonDC @susiecambria @DCCFSA @TheWomensFndtn @UWNCA
— CAAB (@CAAB_GreaterDC) August 7, 2014Learn more about how your child-related expenses may qualify by reading the CAAB post Get Credit for Child and Dependent Care This Summer.
The post lists 10 facts about the federal tax credit. The list was developed by the IRS.
On June 2, 2014, USDA Secretary Vilsack and other federal executive leaders came together at a People's Garden in DC (at the Department of Agriculture) to help "knock out hunger." The event was the official kick-off for Feds Feed Families (FFF), a federal government-wide effort led by the Chief Human Capital Officers Council to collect food for the hungry during the summer.
As the National Program Manager for FFF reminded the audience, "Hunger is a real struggle. Donations drop during the summer but demand rises." Food donations are essential during the summer months when children and youth are not able to participate in the free breakfast and lunch programs. In fact, 1 in 6 people in the United States currently do not have enough access to food. And according to the Food Research Action Council's Hunger Doesn't Take a Vacation (PDF), the District of Columbia's 2013 summer feeding program reached 57.9 of every 100 children and youth served during the school year free meal programs.
During the 2013 Fed Feed Families campaign, federal employees donated 8.9 million pounds of food. Although FFF did not set a specific goal for 2014, the speakers were confident that this year's donations would surpass last year's. FFF collections take place all over the United States from June 1 to August 27. During this time, federal employees are encouraged to donate commodities, canned goods, or make financial contributions to help feed our nation. In the DC metro area, donations will go to the Capital Area Food Bank. Each year CAFB serves 500,000 people. Donated before? Know how much you donated last year and beat your best! Haven't donated before? Then donate this year and help your neighbors enjoy summer and not worry about access to food!
More information is on the Feds Feed Families Facebook page.
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The latest news in training is from the Trust's Center for Excellence in Youth Development. CEYD has changed the date of the first of two-part training Difficult Conversations, Difficult Conflicts: Transforming Hard Times into Opportunities for Growth. The first session is now being held June 12.
Want to get CEYD updates? Email ceyd@cyitc.org and ask to be added to the list.
Stay tuned for additional professional development opportunities.
