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November is here and it is a great time to give thanks for our amazing community. As we head into the holiday season we're so grateful to get to celebrate YOU and all the incredible achievements of this year.
There is so much happening this November! Keep reading to learn about our new team members, an upcoming virtual college exploration event, fun & free activities, community volunteer opportunities this holiday season, and how you and your match can start the conversation around self-care this month!
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CONVERSATION STARTERS | Self-Care
During this time of year, full of school projects, college applications, and lots of fun activities, it can be hard to slow down and take time for yourself. That is why this month, we are encouraging matches to talk about self-care. This month, ask your match:
- What is the most helpful thing you do for yourself when you are stressed?
- What activities in your life bring you the most stress?
- What is the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning?
- What areas of your life do you prioritize?
For more conversation starters, tools, and resources check out our Mentoring Road Map.
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OCTOBER EVENTS RECAP | Sitar Arts Center + Match Social
Sitar Arts Center
A group of protégés spent a Friday afternoon at Sitar Arts Center, a local non-profit dedicated to the advancement of the arts for youth in DC. The protégés were given a tour of a performing arts theater, dance studio, and music studio. Sitar then ran an Art Therapy collaging event, and afterward, the protégés ended up back in the music studio for an impromptu jam session! We had protégés on drums, bass guitar, keyboards, and more.
Match Social
We had our first Match Social in a while, and it was a resounding success! The event was volleyball and mini golf at Garfield Park in SE DC. Both protégés and mentors got a chance to meet other matches, hang out, and have a FUN, semi-competitive game of volleyball. We look forward to hosting more social events and continuing to build the Mentors, Inc. @ Kid Power community.
Be sure to keep an eye on our Events Page for upcoming socials and PowerUp! Events. You can also save the date for Saturday, December 9th for our next match social. See you there!
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WELCOME OUR NEW TEAM!
Priscilla Barrera rejoins Mentors, Inc. @ Kid Power as our AmeriCorps Volunteer Coordinator. She recently graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park. Priscilla has been engaged with the MI@KP program since her freshman year of high school, first as a protégé for four years and later as a SYEP Youth Ambassador in 2022. She will be leading mentor recruitment and supporting with intake.
Jayline Contreras joins us as an MSW field student for the 2023-24 academic year. She attends Catholic University and is studying Social Work. Jayline is a native Washingtonian and a Kid Power after-school alumni. She will be supporting youth recruitment and intake. Jayline is excited to learn more about our program and work with our youth!
Jessie Dinan joins us as an MSW field student for the 2023-24 academic year year. She attends Catholic University and is studying Social Work. She brings her experience working with client branding to help support our program. Jessie will be supporting mentor intake and enrichment programming.
Visit our Careers page for details about current job opportunities with Kid Power. To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@kidpowerdc.org, including the position in the subject line.
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YOUTH ADVOCACY
MENTOR Capitol Hill Day
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024
YOUTH! Join Mentors, Inc. @ KP on Wednesday, January 24th for a day of advocacy on Capitol Hill.
Capitol Hill Day is an important advocacy event that connects Members of Congress and their staff to mentors, advocates, professionals, and young people from across the country to talk about critical issues facing the nation’s youth and the legislation and policies they can implement to expand access to quality mentoring opportunities.
This event is FREE to attend! You will also earn community service hours for participating in this event.
If you are interested, RSVP HERE! Space is limited! Please notify staff if you sign up.
Contact Hannah Ayer, program manager, at hannahayer@kidpowerdc.org or 202.570.4913 if you have any questions!
A New Deal for Youth Political Organizing and Advocacy Teach-In
Monday, November 13th, 4:30-6:30PM
Are you looking to build your skills for advocacy and political organizing ahead of Capitol Hill Day? Join A New Deal for Youth (ND4Y) Changemakers for this opportunity to engage with policymakers, build community in D.C., and learn how to take action! Be sure to register online.
The event takes place at D.C. Public Library, Southwest Library, 900 Wesley Place SW, Washington, D.C. 20024. Snacks will be provided.
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MENTOR TRAINING | Navigating DC Schools
We are hosting an online training Tuesday, December 5th from 6PM-7PM, entitled Navigating DC Schools: A Student's Perspective. This training is for all waiting and current mentors and will be led by Phillip Copeland from the Office of the Student Advocate! We will focus on DC schools from the perspective of youth, which will help you understand what the day-to-day looks like for your protégés.
Contact Aiden Teplitzky-Dobens, program manager, at aiden@kidpowerdc.org or 202.227.0366 if you have any questions!
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You’re invited to attend the Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s (HSF) virtual College 101 on Saturday, November 4th, 2022, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
The HSF College 101 is a FREE, bilingual, 3-hour webinar designed to help students, and their parents, prepare, plan, and pay for a college education! Students and parents of all ethnicities and backgrounds are encouraged to attend. If you are interested, register for this event HERE.
For the College 101 - Spanish registration, click here.
For more information, tools, and resources, check out College Exploration on the Mentoring Road Map.
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$5,000
November 30, 2023
Awards Available: 1
Scholarship Description:
As a scholarship seeker, you're probably already well aware of the importance of an education. But, what about the naysayers? Have you come across someone who's tried to talk you out of college, saying that it's not worth it?
While continuing your education takes time and money, there's a certain value that everyone is hoping to achieve. Our Education Matters Scholarship is giving you the chance to state why education matters. Why does education matter to you? What is the value you hope to receive from college? What would you do to convince the college cynics?
Speaking up for education could lead to helping you pay for your own. One applicant will be awarded our $5,000 Education Matters Scholarship.
Applicants must:
- This award is for U.S. students.| Must be a legal U.S. resident.| Must be a resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.| Must be 14 years of age or older at the time of application.
- "What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn't matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?" (250 words or less)
For more information and how to apply, VISIT HERE.
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FUN & FREE
Czech Christmas Market 2023
Saturday, November 4th | 9AM – 6PM
‘Tis the season to be jolly! The Embassy of the Czech Republic brings the magic of the season to its annual Czech Christmas Market on Saturday, November 4th. Browse stands filled with beautiful handcrafted ornaments, Bohemian crystal, exquisite bead and glass jewelry, wooden toys, fine art photography, books & prints, decadent chocolates, and more! Visit this link for more information.
MPD Movie Night
Friday, November 10th | 6:30PM
Join the MPD and ANC 8F for a family-friendly Movie Night! Grab your popcorn and get ready to be entertained with a spooktacular show. More info here.
Downtown Holiday Market
Friday, November 17th - Saturday, December 23rd | 12PM - 8PM
The 19th Annual Downtown Holiday Market, Washington DC’s outdoor shopping village, kicks off the holiday season on Friday, November 17th. The beloved outdoor market continues to support small businesses and entrepreneurs across the region. More info here!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Community Tree Planting: Royal Courts Apartments
Join Casey Trees as we plant trees at Royal Courts Apartments on Saturday, November 4th! We provide all the necessary tools and supplies to plant the trees. Participants will receive hands-on training on-site. After learning the tools and techniques, participants will be split up into groups supervised by a trained volunteer Team Leader and begin planting trees throughout the space. For more information and pre-registration visit HERE.
Adams Morgan Fall PorchFest
Consider volunteering at this year’s Adams Morgan Fall PorchFest on Saturday, November 4th, where you can experience the chance to witness Washington, DC’s finest local musical talent. You will be able to enjoy showcases from over 100 bands representing a wide spectrum of musical genres, from funk, go-go, and reggae to bluegrass, classical, and pop. Volunteers will be given a t-shirt and offered refreshments and snacks. To get involved, sign up HERE.
Feeding Homeless Veterans
Join in showing your support for homeless veterans on Saturday, November 25th, by helping prepare and distribute soups and sandwiches to those in need on the streets of Washington, DC. You will also assemble care packages containing toiletries and clothing for shelters and transitional housing units catered to homeless veterans. To get involved, sign up HERE.
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