Category: Community
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Everything Speaker Series: Mentorship Tips for Nonprofit Success with Lisa Rice
Last month, we held the inaugural event of our Everything Speaker Series! We were joined by the President and CEO of the National Fair Housing Alliance (NAFA), Lisa Rice, who shared her experience and advice on mentorship. Here are 6 gems Rice shared with us that you can use to become a stronger leader and…
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Mentors Needed for DC Public Schools CEO Program
Previous Next District of Columbia Public Schools is in need of mentors for its Competitive Employment Opportunities (CEO) Program! CEO is a mentoring program that matches high school-aged students with disabilities with a working professional/mentor in the student’s career field of interest. Students will collaborate with their mentors once, every two weeks to learn about the mentor’s organization, career, and steps students can take to…
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Happy International Day of Persons With Disabilities!
Today, we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities for 2021! In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the observance of this day to increase understanding of disability issues and of the economic, political, and social disparities experienced by people with disabilities. In efforts to support the rights and well-being of these…
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Become a Capital Bikeshare Community Partner & Get Rewarded!
The District Department of Transportation’s (DDOT), Capital Bikeshare Community Partners Program promotes sustainable transportation options in underserved communities across the District. The program partners with local nonprofits organizations and social services agencies to provide discounted access to Capital Bikeshare for low-income individuals. Benefits of the Community Partners Program As a partner, organizations can give their…
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Meet YNPNdc’s New Governance Committee
In July, YNPNdc thanked and said goodbye to our 2020-2021 Board of Directors, and welcomed our new chapter leadership. Our new Board of Directors have already gotten to work to continue creating a great experience for our members. YNPNdc’s new Governance Committee, who will serve the organization through June 2023, sat down to share about…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Hadley Ashford
Hadley Ashford joined YNPNdc in 2018 and serves as an On-Site Events Volunteer. She began her role in the virtual environment and has supported planning and managing YNPNdc’s events such as Happy Hours and Inner Circles. She also has been involved in the DEI Committee, which began in 2021. When she isn’t volunteering, Hadley is working…
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A Follow-Up Note to Our Community
On May 17, we made a statement denouncing the oppression of the Palestinian people. We received feedback that created an opportunity for the Board of Directors to pause and have a conversation about our values as an organization. We learned it is important to be mindful of the language we use when amplifying issues of…
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Inclusive Housing for People with and without Disabilities
According to a study by Easterseals, nearly 69% of adults with disabilities still live with their parents and only 11% of them have full-time employment. Best Buddies International was founded in 1989 to help address the inequities faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Best Buddies supports people with disabilities through one-to-one friendships, competitive…
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Grief and solidarity with our Asian & Pacific Islander community
Statement by YNPNdc Board of Directors Our hearts are broken as we process the heinous murders of eight people, including six Asian women, this week in Atlanta. This news comes after months of hate and violence toward the Asian and Pacific Islander community since the pandemic began, as well as a long history of fear and…
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We Stand With Our Black Peers: Resources for Dismantling Systemic Racism Within the Nonprofit Sector
YNPNdc is committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive nonprofit workforce and we firmly stand with our Black and Brown peers across race, class, and power in demanding change to the systematic and structural racism that continues to negatively impact and take the lives of Black and Brown men, women, and children. Washington, DC…