Celebrating Our Seniors
Mentors, Inc. @ Kid Power virtual senior celebration
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2020
8th Annual Taste of the Garden
Date: October TBD
Upcoming Events
In the News
Our BIG Announcement: Kid Power’s Exciting Merger!
Seventeen years ago, our Founders started Kid Power from a strong conviction that today’s youth can be agents of change. To see their vision become a reality as we launch our Alumni Program, and witness former students standing up and improving their communities, is nothing short of inspiring. (Read More)
The 7th Annual Taste of the Garden Honors Activist and Political Commentator Michael Skolnik
Kid Power Inc. is partnering with two of Washington, D.C.’s most prestigious chefs to compete in a cooking competition fundraiser to honor activist, political commentator, and entrepreneur Michael Skolnik with the 2019 Excellence in Leadership Award. (Read More)
AAAS Brings “The Science of Me” to D.C. Students Over the Summer
Since its inception in 1986, Science in the Summer has brought free, hands-on science education activities to more than a quarter-million children around the country. This summer, that number grows as thousands of children are taking part in the newest Science in the Summer program featuring the science of the human body, “The Science of Me.” (Read More)
Social Media
Thank you to @Crowell_Moring for the $7K award and your commitment to giving a voice to children, the homeless, immigrants, individuals seeking justice in the criminal system, & victims of domestic violence. Thank you for being the difference! #CommunityPartners
Thank you Compass! Kid Power received an award from Compass to conduct a pro bono Technology Project. Special thanks to the team led by Sarah Zolad and Chris Inzerillo, and work of Nick C., Wes C., Nai L., Bridget M., Ben N., Raj P., and Mack R. YOU ROCK! #PowerofPartnerships
KP launched a refreshed website that provides a better online presence that showcase who we and the resources we provide to our thriving community. The first 50 to send us a message on our Contact Us page, receive a "SMILE, Can't Stop KP" face mask!
https://www.kidpowerdc.org/
Thank you @EcoCatersDC and the talented pastry Chef Boyd of @sweettreatsdmv for supporting our 2020 Seniors! Chef Boyd created custom cakes for each senior. We are so thankful that our community was able to come together to celebrate this joyous occasion.
We are so impressed with the thoughtful poetry our students have created during Kid Power Connect. The Voices of our Students Through Poetry showcases our student work. Here is We Can Make a Difference by Amayla.
https://youtu.be/aSuvXC9LSq8
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We are still celebrating our Mentors Inc @ Kid Power class of 2020 seniors and all their accomplishments. Kassandra we are so proud of you! Thank you again to @sweettreatsdmv for the beautiful cakes!
We are excited to announce that #KidPowerDC was awarded a $7,000 grant from the Crowell & Moring LLP. Thank you for your commitment to giving a voice to those who might not otherwise be heard: the homeless, children, immigrants, individuals seeking justice in the criminal system, victims of domestic violence, and furthering the educational efforts for at-risk or low-income youth. You allow us to continue our essential work with local youth. #CommunityPartners #MakingADifference
While this summer remains uncertain, #KidPowerDC will continue to share a list of resources for our students and families. #KidPowerCares #StrongerTogether
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#KidPowerDC student, Jonathan, received all his supplies and is ready for Kid Power Explorers this summer!
Virtual PowerUp! is returning for the summer! join us for games, fun workshops with Microsoft, and the opportunity to learn about different careers. We will hold our workshops every Thursday in July, beginning on the 2nd. If you are interested, please take our survey so we can invite you to all the exciting activities we have planned this summer!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdtDycSxMc3Ac-WWmiBhGji5cQfjLXjKhaIEA22SPPxmp-VA/viewform
Thank you Compass! This year, Kid Power received an award from Compass to conduct a pro bono Technology Project. Special thanks to our Compass team led by Project Leader, Sarah Zolad and Deputy Project Leader, Chris Inzerillo, and the fantastic team of Nick Courtney, Wes Chou, Nai Le, Bridget McGinn, Ben Neese, Raj Patil, and Mack Renard. Because of the work of this Compass team, Kid Power has been able to streamline our technology and be more efficient in our day-to-day operations. #PowerofPartnerships #CommunityPartners
#KidPowerDC has a new look! We have officially launched our new website! The new site provides a better online presence that showcases who we are as an organization and the resources we provide to our thriving community. The first 50 guests that send us a message on our Contact Us page will receive our "SMILE, Can't Stop KP" face mask! Check it out!
https://www.kidpowerdc.org/
Wishing all our incredible #KidPowerDC dad's a Happy Father's Day!
Today #KidPowerDC partnered with Deloitte for their Impact Every Day series. Thank you Deloitte! We learned so much from your Virtual Professional Development Workshop. #CommunityPartners
Today we recognize Juneteenth! This day is also referred to as Freedom Day or Emancipation Proclamation Day commemorates the end of slavery. History shows us that, slavery did not officially end until the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution on December 6, 1865, which abolished slavery entirely in all of the U.S. states and territories. Today we Reflect, Honor, and Celebrate!
#Juneteenth #OurHistory #FightForFreedoms #BeTheDifference #KidPowerDC
We want to send out a huge thank you to the @usbotanicgarden for having our students participate in the "Hands On Plant Science" program. HOPS is a six-week program that enables DC youth to immerse themselves in the natural world. This year HOPS has transitioned to a virtual (but still hands -on) program. The USBG delivered HOPS backpacks to each student participating which included a microscope, journal, watercolors, and more! Our students are loving their backpacks!
Thank you @ecocatersdc Caters and the talented pastry Chef Tawonda Boyd of @sweettreatsdmv DMV for supporting #KidPowerDC in celebrating our 2020 Seniors! Chef Boyd created individual celebration cakes for our seniors that were hand-delivered by our Kid Power team. We are so thankful that our community was able to come together to celebrate this joyous occasion. The cakes were so appreciated and absolutely beautiful!
In light of the current environment we want to highlight the powerful voices of our students. Kid Power Connect Student, Machi B., wrote a poem entitled Bang Bang. Uplifting the voice of our youth. Thank you Machi!
#BlackLivesMatter #KidPowerDc #YouthLeaders
@councilofdc: #Afterschool is linked to increased engagement in class, socio-emotional skills, and self-esteem--all factors that drive improved academic performance. #SaveDCAfterschool, help make up for lost instructional time and learning loss due to #COVID19
Take 2 minutes and tell the DC Council why you support After-School Programming; and that you expect to see full funding for these life-saving programs next year. Tell DC Council to hold, Out of School Time Program, funding stable at $13,856,000 in FY21.
Youth need your help making sure they have the support they need to recover from this unprecedented time through ongoing access to high-quality youth development programs before and after school and during the summer months. #SaveDCAfterschool Visit https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/support-our-kids-save-afterschool/
#blackouttuesday #VOTE
TODAY is Election Day! Now more than ever, voting is both a literally & figuratively essential activity. Visit https://bit.ly/3cw4jgy for the 20 polling places open, including addresses, wait times, and vote counts. Updates announced:
1.) Per @councilofdc it’s officially *OK* to be out after today’s 7PM curfew *IF* you are voting. Polls close at 8PM, & anyone still in line at 8PM will be allowed to vote.
2.) Absentee ballots must be postmarked by today & received by 6/9, to count; or drop it off today at a vote center. Want to check when your ballot was sent to you, or received back from you, by, @vote4dc? Check online at https://dcboe.org/Vot…/Absentee-Voting/Track-Absentee-Ballot or call 202-741-5283.
3.) Remember: if you requested your absentee ballot but did not receive it yet or if sent your ballot in & the DCBOE site does not yet show it as received, you’re still able to cast a provisional ballot in person at one of the 20 vote centers.
Tune in TONIGHT at 6PM for The Under 3 DC Virtual Education Town Hall. Join Chairman Phil Mendelson to discuss budget priorities for early childhood programs and out of school time! #ChildCareisEssential RSVP here: https://www.under3dc.org/events/
Kid Power Connect is now introducing a new series: The Voices of our Students Through Poetry. We are ecstatic to showcase the work of our students. Even though COVID-19 hindered our ability to meet in person, our students have wowed us with their poetry.
Looking for a summer internship? Kid Power is hiring a Summer Program Intern.
https://bit.ly/2Y2pDpB
Kid Power honors our fallen heroes for their service and sacrifice.