The program helped 92% of students maintain or improve their ELA standardized test scores and 7% move from below proficiency to approaching, meeting, or exceeding proficiency. Furthermore, according to DCPS school-day teachers, because of Kid Power programming, 63% of Kid Power showed improvements in regular classroom attendance, 43% showed an improvement in academic performance, and 51% showed an improvement in classroom participation.
“I was drawn to Kid Power because I saw they really made an impact in the communities that they serve and that they sought input from those communities instead of just assuming what was needed. As soon as I stepped foot into the door at Kid Power, I knew this was the organization that I really wanted to work in, no matter what the capacity.”
Jessica Truitt, Former Staff
Jessica Truitt, Former Staff
“My mentor taught me to be open to new opportunities. She has truly taught me the value of having good connections. But the most important lesson I've learned from her was to make sure I serve a purpose and that I'm confident in what I want to do. Knowing someone cares enough about me and my future encourages me.”
Bryana, Mentors, Inc. @ Kid power Protégé Alumna
Bryana, Mentors, Inc. @ Kid power Protégé Alumna
“Organizations like Kid Power are extremely important. Not only to the youth they serve but to the community as well. The
community values and education that I received while
at Kid Power were definitely not taught in school.”
Tajah Franklin, Alumna
Tajah Franklin, Alumna
“I was excited because the kids were learning about financial literacy, and a lot of us didn't grow up having that. She seemed to be having a lot of fun."
Tanisha Roberts, Parent
Tanisha Roberts, Parent
“Serve DC’s success is reflected in Kid Power’s success. We want to make sure that everyone has a positive experience, from the young people served by Kid Power’s programs to the AmeriCorps Members that serve those young people.”
Serve DC AmeriCorps Program Director
Serve DC AmeriCorps Program Director
A STRONGER MISSION
At Kid Power, youth ignite their confidence and build the skills to thrive academically, strengthen their social-emotional wellness, and advocate for themselves and their communities.
A BOLD VISION
Kid Power envisions an equitable future where all DC youth feel valued, capable, and have the agency to improve the world around them.
Our Programs
Youth leadership is central to our programs; we operate four core programs that address the interconnected academic, social, and health challenges facing our students.
We are committed to elevating youth voice, advancing equity in the District, equipping youth with the tools to be confident agents of positive change, and providing opportunities that encourage informed, healthy decision-making. Together with our partners, Kid Power youth work to build a strong, healthy, and resilient community each day.
The program helped students increase their civic knowledge, ability to design a service-learning project, and their confidence with debate and public speaking skills by 21%. Further, 73% of students reported increased understanding of the importance of helping others and 95% of parents said Kid Power helped their child understand the importance of community service.
Students showed a 17% increase in their nutritional, environmental science, and gardening knowledge. Highlights included a 32% increase in students’ ability to identify different parts of a plant and a 16% increase in healthy food knowledge. 95% of parents reported that because of Kid Power programming, their students both understand the importance of making healthy food choices and able to make healthier food choices. Additionally, 91% of parents reported that their children now help cook healthy meals at home. In terms of social-emotional growth, 95% of parents said that their children have better conflict resolution skills, while 68% of surveyed students said that they have better self-confidence. Additionally, 73% of youth demonstrated increased positive social behaviors, such as assertiveness, while 67% showed increased creativity
On average, positive social-emotional scores increase 3% over the summer. Our daily Summer Leadership Academy serves 125 students and runs 7 hours/day for 5 weeks. Students participate in morning academic classes (ELA, Math, and Civics) and afternoon enrichment sessions based on the VeggieTime and Citizenship Programs. The Academy provides workforce development skills such as public speaking, marketing, financial literacy, team-building, and goal-setting. In just 5 short weeks, Kid Power saw significant growth.
Social Media
Help make OST programs better for kids & families! Connect with students, parents, providers, policymakers & other leaders at the OST Summit on 10/19.
Pasty chef Rochelle Cooper (@shakinbaker219) shares why she chose Kid Power as her partner organization for the Cookie Kindness Project. To learn more, click the link in our bio!
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The Cookie Kindness Project is HERE, and Kid Power is the lucky beneficiary! 🎉 Over 20 of the DMV's best pastry chefs, bakers, and food writers are creating LIMITED EDITION fall-themed cookie boxes to raise $10K for Kid Power! Spearheaded by RAMMY Pastry Chef of the Year Rochelle Cooper and Zoë Ezrailson, Pastry Chef of Sugar High DC, each box includes 20+ cookies! 🎃🍂🍪
⚠️ ONLY 100 BOXES AVAILABLE – they're selling out fast!
🎁 Bonus: Add $5 for a chance to win Paola Velez's signed cookbook Bodega Bakes!
Don't miss out — link in bio!
Huge thanks to all the chefs and bakers making this happen!
Thank you to all of the chefs, bakers and writers who are donating their talents, ingredients, and time: @dapperfoxbakery @nicoleskitchendc @jenlinliu @frostandflourishdmv @pastrychefdru @pichetong @sugarhighdc @shakinbaker219 @morepastrylessplastic @hi_yah_boom @yesenia.jarquindc @roseavebakery @pastries.by.tammy @djrazo107 @marilyn_md @tiffmacisaac @whiskeddc @mrbakesweets @caitlyndysart
#DMVChefs #FallCookies #DCYouth #BakeForACause #CharityCookies #DMVTreats #PastryChefsUnite #SweetSupport #FundraiserCookies #FallFlavors #SpookySweets #CommunityForACause #KidPowerDC
Our Board and staff are just as excited as we are about our BOLD new vision statement! Watch them come together to share the energy and passion behind our vision for DC youth.🎥✨ #KidPowerDC #NewVision #InspireYouth #DCYouth #BoldFuture #EquityAndAgency
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, we pay tribute to the original inhabitants of this land. Washington, DC, sits on the ancestral lands of the Nacotchtank (or Anacostans), and neighbors the ancestral lands of the Piscataway and Pamunkey peoples. To learn more about the importance of this special day, visit @smithsoniannmai.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousHeritage #WashingtonDC #Smithnsonian
Meet @ramwdc Pastry Chef of the Year 2024, Rochelle Cooper (@shakinbaker219) and pasty chef at @duckandpeach_dc @lacollina_dc @thewells_dc @melimezze_dc👩🍳 🍓. This fall, Rochelle is partnering with Kid Power through her initiative, the Cookie Kindness Project. Follow along for more sweet surprises!
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Exciting news! Our Board Chair, Gregory Henderson, is proud to unveil Kid Power's bold new vision statement. With a renewed focus on equity and agency, we're doubling our efforts to ensure every DC youth feels seen, valued, and inspired. 📚✨💪
#KidPowerDC #InspireYouth #DCYouth #BoldFuture #EquityAndAgency #BrighterFutures
#BoldVision
We're kicking off an exciting program year with a refreshed mission and vision that celebrates the unique potential of every youth! Executive Director Andria Tobin is here to reveal our new mission statement that deepens our commitment to supporting DC young people in school and beyond. 📚✨
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Let’s make Out-of-School Time programs stronger for ALL DC kids and families! Connect with students, parents, providers, policymakers & other leaders at the OST Summit on 10/19. There will also be an OST Showcase and Resource Fair, food, music, swag, and childcare! Register at the link in @dcpave bio!
Calling all cookie lovers! 🍪
We are thrilled to announce that the Cookie Kindness Project has selected Kid Power for its Spooky Cookie Sale! Over 20 of the DMV's best pastry chefs, bakers, and food writers are teaming up to create LIMITED EDITION fall-themed cookie boxes, all to raise $10K for Kid Power! Spearheaded by RAMMY Pastry Chef of the Year, Rochelle Cooper, and Zoë Ezrailson, each box is packed with 20+ cookies and a little spooky surprise!
⚠️ ONLY 100 BOXES AVAILABLE, and they're selling out fast!
🎃 Bonus: Add $5 for a chance to win a signed copy of renowned Pastry Chef, Paola Velez's Bodega Bakes!
Order your box today! Link in bio! Limited quantities so order soon!
Pickup Options will be @lacollina_dc on Sunday October 27th from 1pm-3pm OR Monday, October 28th between 12 p.m.- 5p.m. at Kid Power Administration Office (400 E St. SW Washington, DC 20024).
Thank you to all of the chefs, bakers, and writers who are donating their talents, ingredients, and time: @dapperfoxbakery @nicoleskitchendc @jenlinliu @frostandflourishdmv @pastrychefdru @pichetong @sugarhighdc @shakinbaker219 @morepastrylessplastic @hi_yah_boom @yesenia.jarquindc @roseavebakery @pastries.by.tammy @djrazo107 @marilyn_md @tiffmacisaac @whiskeddc @mrbakesweets @caitlyndysart
Also, a special thanks to @seedice @leonardpaper for donating boxes!
#DMVChefs #FallCookies #DCYouth #BakeForACause #CharityCookies #DMVTreats #PastryChefsUnite #SweetSupport #FundraiserCookies #FallFlavors #SpookySweets #CommunityForACause #KidPowerDC
Kid Power has some big announcements coming soon! Are you ready?
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✨ A huge thank you to all our incredible donors who supported our Back to School Campaign! ✨ Because of you, we raised an amazing $16,967 to provide DC youth with the academic support, social-emotional wellness, and civic engagement programs they need to thrive both in the classroom and in their communities. Your generosity is already making a direct impact on our young leaders, helping them build brighter futures.
But we’re not done yet! Donations are still being accepted if you still want to make a difference! Every additional contribution strengthens our ability to offer transformative programs, from tutoring and mentorship to health and wellness initiatives and community service projects. Every dollar counts and brings us closer to closing the opportunity gap for DC youth.
👉 Link in bio!
#ThankYou #SupportDCYouth #BackToSchool #KidPowerDC #CommunityImpact #EmpowerYouth #YouthDevelopment #BrightFutures
Kid Power is thrilled to announce that Mark James, a Kid Power alumnus, and former Administrative Coordinator, has been promoted to the Operations & Compliance Manager for our OST programs (After-School and Summer Leadership Academy). Mark’s journey with Kid Power began in our After-School program when they were 10 years old. One of Mark's favorite KP memories is “the connections I’ve been able to build with students.” Congrats, Mark!
#KidPowerDC #DCNonprofits #DCPublicSchools #Congrats #DCPS #DCAfterSchoolPrograms
As we kick off our programs this week, we’re facing growing challenges. The pandemic’s effects still impact our students, and funding for critical interventions is declining when our youth need it most.
Last year, our High Impact Tutoring Program helped a 5th grader at Stanton Elementary close a significant learning gap, boosting his academic skills and confidence. Now, with recent cuts, these life-changing opportunities are at risk.
We’ve raised $14,713 toward our $20K Back to School goal, but we know we can reach our goal. Every dollar you give before October 6th will be matched, doubling your impact! Let’s close the gap together! @blkandbold
#KidPowerDC #DCNonprofits #WashingtonDC #DCPS #DCPublicSchools
We are hours away from closing our Back to School Campaign! Every donation helps provide our youth with the resources they need to succeed. We’ve raised $14,509.80 toward our $20,000 goal, but you still have time to donate! Remember your gift will be matched for DOUBLE THE IMPACT!! Your $50 turns into $100, it's that easy. Giving link in our bio!
https://bit.ly/4e280dI
#BackToSchool #DCPublicSchools #DCPS #DCNonprofits #Donate #Community #SupportEducation
It's the first day of KP Program! Our staff have been working hard to prepare for the new school year and can't wait to get back in the classroom. Let's get ready for another year of new memories, new lessons, and lots of fun! @dcpublicschools 📚❤️
#KidPowerDC #DCPublicSchools #DCPS #DCNonprofits #DCAfterSchoolPrograms #DCSummerPrograms #DCMentoringPrograms
🚨We are 4 days away from kicking off KP programs at our partner school sites and 4 Days left to raise $7,000 for our Back-to-School campaign! Our total goal is $20K, and we are getting close. If everyone makes a $50 donation, your gift will be MATCHED by our amazing partners at @blkandbold, doubling your impact! 🚨
#DCYouth #SupportOurStudents #BackToSchool #DoubleImpact
Kid Power is excited to announce that we have been awarded the @mayor_bowser Learn 24 Grant for $228,000! This funding will provide essential support for our general operations, allowing us to continue delivering impactful programs to the youth we serve. We are incredibly grateful to Learn 24 for their commitment to supporting innovative programs that make a positive impact on the lives of young people.
#Grateful #Learn24 #DCNonprofits #Grants #DCPubicSchools #DCPS
Brittany Dyer has been promoted to the Senior Manager for Youth and Family Engagement. Brittany joined Kid Power in 2018 as an After-School Instructor at Barnard Elementary School and later worked as the Summer Camp Director.
She once shared, “After-School programs give us the perfect platform to reach students on a different level than possible during the school day. I enjoy not only helping students with their academics but also with their social and emotional growth." Congratulations Brittany!
#KidPowerDC #DCNonprofits #DCAfterSchoolPrograms #DCPS #DCPublicSchools #DCVolunteerPrograms #DCMentoringPrograms
Our KP Staff, Sterling Pino-DeGale and Nikki Oliver had a blast this week connecting with our community at @stanton_dcps, @garrisonelementaryschool, and @jowilsoncardinals during their annual "Back to School Nights." Sterling shared, "We were able to see a lot of familiar faces and get some new families registered for our program!"
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