DC Tutoring & Mentoring Initiative

A lovely, energetic Saturday afternoon at the U Street Neighborhood Association's Temperance Alley Garden!

We were joined by 17 community members, from DC natives to 2-week-old new residents, each of whom brought a curiosity to learn about getting involved with our Neighborhood Tutoring Teams! These small, volunteer-run teams support local youth in Shaw/Ut, NoMa/Trinidad, Petworth/Mt. Pleasant, Congress Heights/Anacostia, and Capitol Hill.

Thank you to all who joined us, made the event so refreshing, and stepped up as summer is pretty much here. This is a crucial period where we need to help close learning gaps and prevent the summer slide of students' reading and math skills! If you weren't able to attend, keep an eye out for more of our neighborhood and city-wide events this summer.

Many thanks to the U St Neighborhood Association and Temperance Alley Garden volunteers for sharing this beautiful community space with us.DM us to learn more!

Can we talk about how BEAUTIFUL this weekend was??!! We signed up over 100+ people interested in getting started or learning more about volunteering.We had a stellar start at the Community Wellness Fair at Maya Angelou Schools & See Forever Foundation on Thursday, sharing local tutoring, mentoring, and coaching opportunities. In the evening, Cleveland Park Main Street's Night Market brought out a wonderful crowd!

Then, as always, Petworth PorchFest was a hit on Saturday! Between the good music and delightful weather, we shared so many conversations with caring neighbors wanting to get involved. Our team also tabled at the Mount Pleasant Farmers' Market DC and hosted our Neighborhood Tutoring Teams info session at U Street Neighborhood Association's Temperance Alley Garden.

Community yoga also continued at Columbia Heights Green, where D_YogaDude led a group of 15 attendees in a rejuvenating session!

Finally, on Sunday, we soaked up great connections at the Bloomingdale Farmers Market to close out our volunteer recruitment efforts.

Grateful for everyone who shared their time and story with us. Keep an eye out on your emails as we match you to one of our 50+ nonprofit and school partners!

Wrapping up the last weekend in May with a classic combo: porch fest, farmers markets, and community yoga!

On Saturday, our team will be at the Mount Pleasant Farmers' Market DC to share local volunteer opportunities. And, we're just as excited as everyone for Petworth Porchfest! Stop by and say hi if you see us.

Don't forget about FREE community yoga in the morning at Columbia Heights Green!Sunny and 70 -- it doesn't get better than that!

On Sunday, we'll be at Bloomingdale Farmers Market to connect with neighbors looking to tutor, mentor or coach. We hope to recruit lots of volunteers as our partners transition into summer programs.

Fantastic being at the Amazon Black Employee Network (BENDMV)'s Tech Day of Service earlier this week!

It was great chatting with several employees looking to give back to the community! We connected with folks looking to help with math, reading, mentorship and more.

Huge thanks to Brittany Turner and the BENDMV team for organizing service opportunities like packing kits for shelters and for welcoming local nonprofits to connect with the team. It was great being there with NMDP and YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, DC - A*O! A special shout-out to Shae for keeping the energy up in the room and capturing content for the day!

Sunny and 70°, with a chance we'll see you at FREE community yoga?

Our free yoga class continues this Saturday from 10-11am at Columbia Heights Green (behind 3321 11th St -- a 9 minute walk from the Columbia Heights metro station)! RSVP on Eventbrite:
https://communityyogainthepark.eventbrite.com

D_YogaDude will lead us in a refreshing flow perfect for all levels of yogis. Just bring a yoga mat (we have a few spare!) and a friend!

When we take time to clear the noise and distractions of our day, we can better understand ourselves and what we need to do to build a meaningful life!

Come practice some self care with us so you can better care for your community!

Even Mr. Bunny was interested in learning about getting involved in the community! Spotted at Freshfarm's Dupont Circle market.

“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” – John F. Kennedy

Today and every day we remember those who have bravely given their lives in service to our country.

Honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice by serving your own community.

Become a neighborhood tutor! Learn more at a meet & greet with current tutors on Saturday, May 30 at Temperance Alley Garden, a 1-minute walk from the U St. Metro Station between 12th & 13th St. NW and T & U St! RSVP below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteering-as-a-tutor-or-mentor-in-u-streetshaw-tickets-1989675970388?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

When: Saturday, May 30 from 2-3pm
Where: Temperance Alley Garden (1931 13th St NW)

Picture small teams of 2 to 3 neighborhood adults who work with 4-6 public school students. They meet in a safe space 1-3 times a week – a library, park, church, rec center – right in students' and tutors' own communities!

These are our Neighborhood Tutoring Teams (NTTs)! You’ll form a rewarding bond with your students as a trusted adult in the neighborhood.

Get started with NTTs this summer to help fight the summer slide! We especially need volunteers from Anacostia and Capitol Hill!

Or, get connected to one of our 50+ school and nonprofit partners across the DMV that need volunteers. Learn more with us on Saturday!

Tomorrow’s (May 23) free yoga is cancelled due to rain! We apologize for any inconvenience. See everyone next week at Columbia Heights Green! We host these classes every Saturday from 10-11am because self care and service go hand-in-hand.

RSVP for next Saturday below:
https://communityyogainthepark.eventbrite.com