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One Kid at a Time: How 2 Washington Nonprofits Are Making an Impact

In short, the mentors do what a family does, but they do it for kids who have never experienced a stable family life.
One Kid at a Time: How 2 Washington Nonprofits Are Making an Impact
Mentors and teens at the DCFYI annual birthday party on June 24, 2023. Courtesy of Paul Laurenza
Stacy Robinson
Stacy Robinson
8/7/2024|Updated: 8/7/2024
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WASHINGTON—In the background, usually unnoticed, employees and volunteers at two Washington nonprofits work tirelessly to change the lives of children and teenagers living in tough circumstances. And they’re doing it the hard way, one kid at a time.

The Anacostia area of southeast Washington has historically faced challenges with education outcomes. In 2018, its on-time high school graduation rate had fallen to a dismal 42 percent, with some schools dipping as low as 13 percent.
Stacy Robinson
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Stacy Robinson is a politics reporter for the Epoch Times, occasionally covering cultural and human interest stories. Based out of Washington, D.C. he can be reached at [email protected]
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