School Feature: Eastern High School

Learn more about Eastern High School!

Jaleesa HallFebruary 24, 2021

School Feature: Cardozo High School

Learn more about one of our new sites, Cardozo High School!

Jaleesa HallJanuary 27, 2021

Introducing our new site lead: Matthew Fichter

Meet and learn more about our new Site Lead, Matthew Fichter!

Jaleesa HallDecember 11, 2020

What's it like serving at site leads at RAV?

Serving as Site Leads as Raising A Village for our virtual after school program this year has been a new, different, creative and fun experience!

Jaleesa HallNovember 13, 2020

We're Having a Blast at H.D. Woodson!

Distance learning is no small feat, nonetheless, the Driven Student Guides, H.D. Woodson teachers, and students are persevering with immense grace and flexibility.

Jaleesa HallOctober 30, 2020

My Time at Kelly Miller Middle School!

My experience with Kelly Miller Middle School so far has been enriching.

Jaleesa HallOctober 20, 2020

Welcome to Raising A Village!

Raising A Village Foundation is extremely pleased to welcome our two newest AmeriCorps Site Leads for the Driven 2 Succeed program…

Jaleesa HallJuly 12, 2020

Black Lives Matter

As COVID-19 exposes the pre-existing racial and socio-economic disparities across American communities, the horrific death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmad Aubrey

Jaleesa HallJune 3, 2020

DC Small Business Recovery Microgrant

The novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, is creating an evolving situation with varied impacts around the world and across the states, which includes the mission and work of non-profits.

Jaleesa HallMay 22, 2020

COVID-19 Program Support Fund

As a friend and supporter of Raising A Village, I wanted to take a minute of your time to update you on our work and invite your support.

Jaleesa HallMay 6, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATES

In response to Coronavirus COVID-19, there have been changes to the school year 2019-2020 calendar. All schools will be closed for students from March 16 to April 27th.

Jaleesa HallMarch 27, 2020

Professional Development: The Learn 24 Workshop

The Learn24 workshop provided professional development training for about 20 local university students who serve as Driven Student Guides, as part of the Driven 2 Succeed Program.

Jaleesa HallFebruary 22, 2020

After School Homework Help Programs

Driven 2 Succeed after school homework help program has been implemented at 1330 Apartments and Wardman Court Apartment for 30 K-5 students from Monday through Thursdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm.

Jaleesa HallJanuary 17, 2020

Tower Garden Pilot Project

The Tower Garden Pilot Project at H.D. Woodson High School was a project launched by Raising A Village Foundation and led by CCMA AmeriCorps VISTA, Site Lead, Mary Stuart McCamy.

Jaleesa HallDecember 23, 2019

We're going on a field trip!

On October 24th 2019, Raising A Village Foundation and the American Experience Foundation hosted an all-day field trip experience

Jaleesa HallOctober 29, 2019

Meet Our Summer DCPS Interns!

Alicia Chappell and Kiya Carter worked with Raising A Village Foundation as interns from June 24th- August 2nd through the Summer Youth Employment Placement (SYEP) program with D.C. Public Schools.

Jaleesa HallSeptember 4, 2019

Meet our new AmeriCorps VISTA Member!

We are excited to welcome our new CCMA AmeriCorps VISTA member, Mary Stuart McCamy to the Raising A Village Family!

Jaleesa HallAugust 7, 2019

Summer Fun with Urban Alliance!

Raising A Village is happy to partner with Urban Alliance in the implementation of our Career Exploration Summer Intensive for 10th and 11th grade students!

Jaleesa HallJuly 10, 2019