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Do you know someone who is making extraordinary contributions to improve the quality of life for children, youth and families in Washington, DC? Nominate them to receive a DC Action 2023 Renaissance Award. See the award categories and submit your nomination today.
Join us for the 2023 Renaissance Awards
Join us on Tuesday, May 23rd for a celebration of the successful rebirth of our organization since the merger, as well as celebrate the contributions of our youth, young adults, residents, and District leaders who are blazing new trails in advocacy.
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Let’s work together to break down structural barriers that stand in the way of all kids reaching their full potential.
We're making the District of Columbia a place where all kids grow up safe, resilient, powerful and heard.
DC Action uses research, data, and a racial equity lens to break down barriers that stand in the way of all kids reaching their full potential. Our collaborative advocacy campaigns bring the power of young people and all residents to raise their voices to create change.
DC Action is the home of DC Kids Count, Under 3 DC, DC Out-of-School Time Coalition, the DC Home Visiting Council and the Youth Economic Justice and Housing Coalition.
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Youth Join OST Coalition to Urge DC Council to Increase Afterschool Funding
DC Action FY24 Budget Priorities Letter to Mayor Bowser
STATEMENT: President Biden's Failure to Stand Up for DC Home Rule Weakens Democracy
Women Drive Change to Value Early Childhood Educators
March is Women's History Month, created to “commemorate and encourage the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.” Two areas in which women’s contributions have often been unacknowledged and underappreciated are our role in driving social change and our work as caregivers. This Women’s History Month, DC Action is highlighting an area where the two overlap: the fight - led largely by women - for accessible early childhood education, with a fairly compensated work force, in the District.
March is Women's History Month, created to “commemorate and encourage the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.” Two areas in which women’s contributions have often been unacknowledged and underappreciated are our role in driving social change and our work as caregivers. This Women’s History Month, DC Action is highlighting an area where the two overlap: the fight - led largely by women - for accessible early childhood education, with a fairly compensated work force, in the District.
Testimony of Hannah Francis, Food Security and Health Program Coordinator, before the Committee on Health
Testimony of Nisa Hussain, Early Childhood Program Manager, before the Committee on Health
Testimony of Ryllie Danylko, Policy Analyst, before the Committee of the Whole
Testimony of Natasha Riddle Romero, Bilingual Organizer, Under 3 DC, before the Committee of the Whole
Testimony of Rachel White, Senior Youth Policy Analyst, before the Committee on Executive Administration and Labor
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