WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) — Turning the Page believes parents are a key ingredient in a child’s academic success. Since 1998, the non-profit has educated and encouraged parents to become parent leaders within DC Public Schools. On a Friday afternoon, Keena Bass pots plants with her daughters inside the auditorium of Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary in Read more »
WASHINGTON(WUSA)–With programs that emphasize literacy, career development and technical skills, Wider Opportunities for Women (WOW) is changing lives. For the past 40 years, WOW has been helping women and men gain economic independence. Wider Opportunities for Women regularly hosts career workshops at Strive DC, a partner organization in Northeast Washington. Delese Harvey, an instructor, finds joy in being a Read more »
WASHINGTON (WUSA)– McLean Children’s Center in Falls Church, VA has an average wait list of 2 years. It may sound like a place for those who can pay full tuition for their two to five year olds, but actually it’s much more than that. “My daughter learned how to play with friend, how to help Read more »
WASHINGTON (WUSA)—What looks like the produce section of the grocery store is really the food pantry of the Rainbow Community Development Center. Charrell Adagala from Springbrook High School, drops off food from her food drive at least once a week. Charell Adagala says, “When I started it, I did it just for the school work, Read more »
WASHINGTON (WUSA) — According to a national survey, 86 percent of eighth graders in Washington D.C. read far below their grade level. It’s been proven that without good reading skills, students face limited opportunities. The Literacy Lab in Northwest D.C. is not only building strong readers, but strong futures too. The Literacy Lab is a Read more »
WASHINGTON (WUSA) – Intellectual, spiritual and physical growth is an essential part of life, regardless of age. Sarah’s Circle, located on 17th street NW, is based on the philosophy that old age is alive with rich possibilities. It is home to 40 low income seniors with apartments ranging from efficiencies to 2 bedrooms apartments. Sarah’s Read more »
ALEXANDRIA, Va (WUSA) – Patrick Johnson from Front Royal Virginia knows first hand the value of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington. He receives food weekly for his Loaves and Fishes food pantry. He says, “People are choosing between food and prescriptions, food and clothing, food and their light bill. It’s the program completely Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) — Rebuilding Together of Washington, D.C. makes free repairs for low income homeowners, especially Veterans, the elderly, disabled and families with children. They also renovate community facilities that serve their target population. Janice Stango, Executive Producer of the DC Chapter of Rebuilding Together, explains “What we do is perform free repairs Read more »
LOCATIONS: Children’s Mobile Van Sites WASHINGTON (WUSA) — Each week, mobile health vans service patients in low income areas of Washington, D.C. This mobile medical unit — the Mobile Medicine Project – has offered physicals, check-ups, dental care and diagnosis and treatment of illnesses for almost 20 years. Southeast residents, like Michelle Hoes, say they can’t Read more »
McLEAN, Va. (WUSA) — In Northern Virginia, there is a program that has a unique approach to teaching at-risk children the skills they need to succeed. Glen Forest Elementary School has a culturally diverse student population with students from 52 different countries who speak 39 different languages. Today they are visiting the ArtReach program in Read more »
JC Hayward stands out as a gem in the shining crown of broadcast journalism in Washington, DC. As the DC market's first female anchor, she celebrates 39 years as an anchor at WUSA9 and was recently inducted into the National Association of Broadcast Journalists' Hall of Fame.
