Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with CEO for Higher Achievement Lynsey Wood Jeffries about her Washington, DC based non-profit, that bridges the opportunity gap for middle school students in under-resourced communities. They pair 5th through 8th graders with volunteer mentors to provide rigorous academic enrichment, social-emotional skill-building, and high school placement services. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with CEO for Higher Achievement Lynsey Wood Jeffries about her Washington, DC based non-profit, that bridges the opportunity gap for middle school students in under-resourced communities. They pair 5th through 8th graders with volunteer mentors to provide rigorous academic enrichment, social-emotional skill-building, and high school placement services.&nbsp;

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Community DC Lynsey Wood Jeffries Higher Achievement

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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow welcomes to the program for the first time – Nicole Preston – she is the President and CEO for Special Olympics DC – founded back in the 60’s – we’ll talk about the history – and you’ll probably learn a few things that you didn’t know about the special Olympics and all that they do and how you can help.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow welcomes to the program for the first time &ndash; Nicole Preston &ndash; she is the President and CEO for Special Olympics DC &ndash; founded back in the 60&rsquo;s &ndash; we&rsquo;ll talk about the history &ndash; and you&rsquo;ll probably learn a few things that you didn&rsquo;t know about the special Olympics and all that they do and how you can help.

Community DC Nicole Preston Special Olympics DC 

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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Glenda Fu Smith, the Executive Director for So Kids Soar. A DMV Non-Profit that provides free adaptive athletic, recreational, and career-readiness programs for children and young adults (ages 4 to 30) with physical and developmental disabilities.

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow visits with Glenda Fu Smith, the Executive Director for So Kids Soar. A DMV Non-Profit that provides free adaptive athletic, recreational, and career-readiness programs for children and young adults (ages 4 to 30) with physical and developmental disabilities.

Community DC Glenda Fu Smith So Kids Soar

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Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow welcomes to the program for the first time, Major Todd Mason, who is the National Area Commander for Salvation Army National Capital Area. The Salvation Army is a global evangelical Christian church and charitable organization that meets physical and spiritual needs without discrimination. Its national operations provide social services like homeless shelters, disaster relief, food pantries, addiction rehabilitation, and holiday assistance to millions of people annually. 

Community DC Host Dennis Glasgow welcomes to the program for the first time, Major Todd Mason, who is the National Area Commander for Salvation Army National Capital Area. The Salvation Army is a global evangelical Christian church and charitable organization that meets physical and spiritual needs without discrimination. Its national operations provide social services like homeless shelters, disaster relief, food pantries, addiction rehabilitation, and holiday assistance to millions of people annually.&nbsp;

Community DC Major Todd Mason Salvation Army

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