<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Spur Local &#187; Education</title>
	<atom:link href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/category/education/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org</link>
	<description></description>
	<lastBuildDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:46:44 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en-US</language>
		<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
		<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.40</generator>
	<item>
		<title>Beacon House: Celebrating 30 Years Serving Children and Families in Northeast Washington, DC</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2022/02/10/beacon-house-celebrating-30-years-serving-children-and-families-in-northeast-washington-dc/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2022/02/10/beacon-house-celebrating-30-years-serving-children-and-families-in-northeast-washington-dc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:19:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=16628</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Since 1991, Beacon House has provided afterschool education and youth development services to children in Northeast Washington, DC&#8217;s Edgewood community. Our mission is to provide children in Edgewood with a safe, nurturing, and life-expanding community in which to increase their &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2022/02/10/beacon-house-celebrating-30-years-serving-children-and-families-in-northeast-washington-dc/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2022/02/10/beacon-house-celebrating-30-years-serving-children-and-families-in-northeast-washington-dc/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Celebrating 10 Years of Empowering Young Readers in DC: By Ryan Turse, Reading Partners AmeriCorps Literacy Lead</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2021/06/24/celebrating-10-years-of-empowering-young-readers-in-dc-by-ryan-turse-reading-partners-americorps-literacy-lead/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2021/06/24/celebrating-10-years-of-empowering-young-readers-in-dc-by-ryan-turse-reading-partners-americorps-literacy-lead/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 18:58:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=16568</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Reading Partners is a national children&#8217;s literacy organization that empowers young students from under-resourced communities to build their reading skills and unlock their full potential. This year, Reading Partners DC is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and it&#8217;s been a year &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2021/06/24/celebrating-10-years-of-empowering-young-readers-in-dc-by-ryan-turse-reading-partners-americorps-literacy-lead/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2021/06/24/celebrating-10-years-of-empowering-young-readers-in-dc-by-ryan-turse-reading-partners-americorps-literacy-lead/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The After-School All-Stars at Deloitte</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/03/06/the-after-school-all-stars-at-deloitte/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/03/06/the-after-school-all-stars-at-deloitte/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 21:05:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[After School All Stars]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deloitte]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=15131</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, middle school students from John Hayden Johnson and Charles Hart took a field trip to the Deloitte office in Arlington, VA. This excursion was just one of many unique opportunities made possible by the After-School All-Stars Washington &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/03/06/the-after-school-all-stars-at-deloitte/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/03/06/the-after-school-all-stars-at-deloitte/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>All About Community: Encore&#8217;s Healthy Play Initiative</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/02/12/all-about-community-encores-healthy-play-initiative-2/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/02/12/all-about-community-encores-healthy-play-initiative-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2019 16:23:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Encore]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healthy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[language]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Theatre]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=15144</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Encore Stage and Studio In the spirit of community, sharing, and giving, we want you to hear from four of our teaching artists that work with &#8220;the Healthy Play Initiative&#8221; (HPI), a program created in 2016 to partner with the &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/02/12/all-about-community-encores-healthy-play-initiative-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/02/12/all-about-community-encores-healthy-play-initiative-2/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Shout Mouse Press &#8211; Education: A Dream without Borders</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/02/05/education-a-dream-without-borders/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/02/05/education-a-dream-without-borders/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2019 17:27:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Catalogue for Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[immigration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shout Mouse Press]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Voces Sin Fronteras]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=15128</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;This is the story of how I got out of a hole.&#8221; This is the opening line of an incredible story written and illustrated by Erminia, a young immigrant from El Salvador. At fifteen, Erminia&#8217;s mother gave her a stark &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/02/05/education-a-dream-without-borders/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/02/05/education-a-dream-without-borders/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Mikva Challenge DC: Project Soapbox</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/01/30/mikva-challenge-dc-project-soapbox/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/01/30/mikva-challenge-dc-project-soapbox/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 20:45:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teaming Up]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=15124</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In a place like Washington DC, when people think of power and politics, they think of the President, Congress, CEOs, or lobbying chiefs, but Mikva Challenge DC is on a mission to reshape that perception. Mikva DC exists to enhance &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/01/30/mikva-challenge-dc-project-soapbox/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/01/30/mikva-challenge-dc-project-soapbox/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Center for Inspired Teaching: A Year of Teaching and Inspiration</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/01/15/center-for-inspired-teaching-a-year-of-teaching-and-inspiration/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/01/15/center-for-inspired-teaching-a-year-of-teaching-and-inspiration/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=15100</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Center for Inspired Teaching is proud to be recognized by the Catalogue for Philanthropy as one of the best local nonprofits in the DC area. At Inspired Teaching, we envision a future in which every person is prepared to thrive &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/01/15/center-for-inspired-teaching-a-year-of-teaching-and-inspiration/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/01/15/center-for-inspired-teaching-a-year-of-teaching-and-inspiration/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>After-School All-Stars: Students Participate in Culinary Competition Hosted by Marriott</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/01/02/after-school-all-stars-students-participate-culinary-competition-hosted-by-marriott/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/01/02/after-school-all-stars-students-participate-culinary-competition-hosted-by-marriott/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2019 17:35:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=15084</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Last month, After-School All-Stars, Washington DC (ASAS DC) hosted a field trip to Marriott HQ in Bethesda, MD for a &#8220;top chef&#8221; competition. This activity was the culmination of work that students engaged in all semester in their ASAS DC &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/01/02/after-school-all-stars-students-participate-culinary-competition-hosted-by-marriott/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2019/01/02/after-school-all-stars-students-participate-culinary-competition-hosted-by-marriott/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Educational Theatre Company celebrates 20 years of Changing Lives Through the Arts!</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/11/06/educational-theatre-company-celebrates-20-years-of-changing-lives-through-the-arts/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/11/06/educational-theatre-company-celebrates-20-years-of-changing-lives-through-the-arts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2018 15:19:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Theater]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=14862</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Educational Theatre Company (ETC) invites the community to its 20th birthday fundraiser to celebrate 20 years as a vital part of the Arlington Arts community. Since its founding in 1998, ETC has been committed to the mission of unlocking the &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/11/06/educational-theatre-company-celebrates-20-years-of-changing-lives-through-the-arts/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/11/06/educational-theatre-company-celebrates-20-years-of-changing-lives-through-the-arts/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Helping Moroccan Women Access Land: Soulalilyates Campaign for Land Reform</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/10/15/helping-moroccan-women-access-land-soulalilyates-campaign-for-land-reform/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/10/15/helping-moroccan-women-access-land-soulalilyates-campaign-for-land-reform/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:47:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[advocacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mentoring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Sector]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=14795</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Just over ten years ago, the family of Rkia Bellout, a woman from the Kenitra region of Morocco, sold its ancestral land. While the men in her family reaped the profits, she did not receive any compensation. Rkia is a &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/10/15/helping-moroccan-women-access-land-soulalilyates-campaign-for-land-reform/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/10/15/helping-moroccan-women-access-land-soulalilyates-campaign-for-land-reform/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>A Window and a Mirror: Summer Mentorship at Inspired Teaching</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/09/27/a-window-and-a-mirror-summer-mentorship-at-inspired-teaching/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/09/27/a-window-and-a-mirror-summer-mentorship-at-inspired-teaching/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 14:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mentoring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teachers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=14749</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A Space for Inquiry It&#8217;s 2pm and I&#8217;m standing in a classroom in northwest DC holding a yo-yo. Two brand new Inspired Teaching Fellows (teachers-in-training) are standing next to me, asking me questions. &#8220;Do you, uh, think you can do &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/09/27/a-window-and-a-mirror-summer-mentorship-at-inspired-teaching/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/09/27/a-window-and-a-mirror-summer-mentorship-at-inspired-teaching/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Students striving to make better lives for themselves and their communities.</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/09/11/students-striving-to-make-better-lives-for-themselves-and-their-communities/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/09/11/students-striving-to-make-better-lives-for-themselves-and-their-communities/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 16:03:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[advocacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Sector]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=14715</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For the past 4 years, After-School All-Stars (ASAS) has convened a leadership training event at the 4-H National Conference Center outside of the Nation&#8217;s Capital: All-Stars Leadership University (ASLU). ASAS is a national non-profit, providing free and comprehensive after-school programs &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/09/11/students-striving-to-make-better-lives-for-themselves-and-their-communities/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/09/11/students-striving-to-make-better-lives-for-themselves-and-their-communities/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The Grassroot Project: Using Sports to Promote Sexual Health and Positive Youth Development in DC</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/09/04/the-grassroot-project-using-sports-to-promote-sexual-health-and-positive-youth-development-in-dc/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/09/04/the-grassroot-project-using-sports-to-promote-sexual-health-and-positive-youth-development-in-dc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2018 17:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mentoring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=14637</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Almost ten years ago, 40 student-athletes gathered in the living room of a two-bedroom apartment near Georgetown University. Their goal: fight alarmingly high, increasing rates of HIV transmission in our nation&#8217;s capital the best way that they knew how &#8211;through &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/09/04/the-grassroot-project-using-sports-to-promote-sexual-health-and-positive-youth-development-in-dc/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/09/04/the-grassroot-project-using-sports-to-promote-sexual-health-and-positive-youth-development-in-dc/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The Child &amp; Family Network Centers Holds Annual School Supply Drive</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/08/28/the-child-family-network-centers-holds-annual-school-supply-drive/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/08/28/the-child-family-network-centers-holds-annual-school-supply-drive/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:37:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Announcements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Giving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[giving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=14664</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Child &#38; Family Network Centers (CFNC) is holding its annual School Supply Drive during the summer months before the start of the new school year on September 5, 2018. CFNC is collecting hundreds of school supplies to stock our &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/08/28/the-child-family-network-centers-holds-annual-school-supply-drive/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/08/28/the-child-family-network-centers-holds-annual-school-supply-drive/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>A Lifelong Friendship in the Arts and Humanities</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/08/08/a-lifelong-friendship-in-the-arts-and-humanities/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/08/08/a-lifelong-friendship-in-the-arts-and-humanities/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=14686</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Every year, DC Collaborative serves thousands of students in the hope that we can encourage them to embrace and pursue the arts and humanities. We were delighted to discover the story of Cameron Gray and Erin Fenzel, two students who &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/08/08/a-lifelong-friendship-in-the-arts-and-humanities/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/08/08/a-lifelong-friendship-in-the-arts-and-humanities/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Casa Chirilagua: &#8216;Yo Hablo Ingles&#8217; English Language Learning Program</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/31/casa-chirilagua-yo-hablo-ingles-english-language-learning-program/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/31/casa-chirilagua-yo-hablo-ingles-english-language-learning-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2018 16:21:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Literacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=14675</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;I&#8217;ve never been to the National Mall before,&#8221; said Juan, as he sat on the Metro heading towards the Smithsonian. &#8220;Now that I know how to ride the Metro, this will be easier to come by myself,&#8221; his friend Pedro &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/31/casa-chirilagua-yo-hablo-ingles-english-language-learning-program/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/31/casa-chirilagua-yo-hablo-ingles-english-language-learning-program/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The Delaplaine: Because Everyone Deserves Art</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/24/the-delaplaine-because-everyone-deserves-art/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/24/the-delaplaine-because-everyone-deserves-art/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2018 14:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teachers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=14653</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Back in the early 1980s, a dedicated visual arts center in the center of downtown Frederick, Maryland, was just a dream &#8212; that was, until a grassroots effort by artists and art-enthusiasts set out to make that dream into a &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/24/the-delaplaine-because-everyone-deserves-art/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/24/the-delaplaine-because-everyone-deserves-art/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Building a Community within STEM: An unexpected result from our Latina SciGirls program</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/09/building-a-community-within-stem-an-unexpected-result-from-our-latina-scigirls-program/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/09/building-a-community-within-stem-an-unexpected-result-from-our-latina-scigirls-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:04:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Engineering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[girls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Math]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mentoring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[science]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SciGirls]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[STEM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[STEM skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=14606</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In 2016, the Children&#8217;s Science Center?was selected as one of sixteen science centers from across the U.S. to receive a grant from Twin Cities Public Television and the National Science Foundation to implement a program for young Latinas over the &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/09/building-a-community-within-stem-an-unexpected-result-from-our-latina-scigirls-program/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/09/building-a-community-within-stem-an-unexpected-result-from-our-latina-scigirls-program/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>After-School All-Stars DC: Helping students become more active, healthy and empowered</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/03/after-school-all-stars-dc-helping-students-become-more-active-healthy-and-empowered/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/03/after-school-all-stars-dc-helping-students-become-more-active-healthy-and-empowered/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2018 18:18:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Organizational]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[advocacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Literacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mentoring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=14590</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ ASAS DC is proud to serve the students of this diverse and vibrant community, and as we grow and build relationships throughout DC our hope is to bring these opportunities to every middle school student within the District. <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/03/after-school-all-stars-dc-helping-students-become-more-active-healthy-and-empowered/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2018/07/03/after-school-all-stars-dc-helping-students-become-more-active-healthy-and-empowered/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>International Day of Women and Girls in Science</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2016/02/11/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2016/02/11/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2016 18:59:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[STEM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[UN]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United Nations]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=13088</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Aline Newman, Director of Marketing and Communication &#160; My career in science peaked in 4th grade. My first entry in the school science fair involved a fish bowl, a miniature landfill, a gallon of water, and a love of &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2016/02/11/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2016/02/11/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>7 Questions with 826DC Executive Director Joe Callahan</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2015/04/07/7-questions-with-826dc-executive-director-joe-callahan/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2015/04/07/7-questions-with-826dc-executive-director-joe-callahan/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2015 15:17:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[7 Questions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=12542</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;What brought me to 826DC was the opportunity to help thousands of students in the District find their voices, to tell their stories, and to develop of love for writing and words&#8221; In honor of National Poetry Month we welcome &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2015/04/07/7-questions-with-826dc-executive-director-joe-callahan/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2015/04/07/7-questions-with-826dc-executive-director-joe-callahan/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>7 Questions: James Woody, Executive Director of Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2015/02/17/7-questions-james-woody-executive-director-of-bishop-john-t-walker-school-for-boys/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2015/02/17/7-questions-james-woody-executive-director-of-bishop-john-t-walker-school-for-boys/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:28:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[7 Questions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=12345</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;I&#8217;m hopeful that systemic change will take root, offering the promise of the American Dream to a subset of our society for whom that dream remains particularly elusive.&#8221; In honor of Black History month we welcome James Woody, Executive Director &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2015/02/17/7-questions-james-woody-executive-director-of-bishop-john-t-walker-school-for-boys/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2015/02/17/7-questions-james-woody-executive-director-of-bishop-john-t-walker-school-for-boys/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>7 Questions with Adam Levner, Executive Director of Critical Exposure</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/08/25/7-questions-with-adam-levner-executive-director-of-critical-exposure/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/08/25/7-questions-with-adam-levner-executive-director-of-critical-exposure/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2014 15:29:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[7 Questions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=11813</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As we wrap up blogs for Artist Awareness Month, we welcome Adam Levner, Executive Director of Critical Exposure to 7 Questions. Critical Exposure trains youth to use photography and advocacy to make real change in their schools and communities. Previously, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/08/25/7-questions-with-adam-levner-executive-director-of-critical-exposure/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/08/25/7-questions-with-adam-levner-executive-director-of-critical-exposure/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The Importance of Arts in Youth Empowerment</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/08/18/the-importance-of-arts-in-youth-empowerment/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/08/18/the-importance-of-arts-in-youth-empowerment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=11785</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[August is Artist Appreciation Month and we welcome Executive Director Nancy Schwalb from to speak about the important influence of artistic creativity on youth development and empowerment. The D.C. Creative Writing Workshop, based in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Southeast &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/08/18/the-importance-of-arts-in-youth-empowerment/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/08/18/the-importance-of-arts-in-youth-empowerment/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Helping Nonprofits Build Their Brand</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/05/08/11494/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/05/08/11494/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2014 20:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teaming Up]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=11494</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, May 6th,the Catalogue&#8217;s Marketing Communications Workshop Series culminated with a session focused on brand-building for nonprofits. The series, sponsored by Integrity Management Consulting, was designed to help nonprofits strengthen their storytelling and value propositions through their writing, imagery, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/05/08/11494/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2014/05/08/11494/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Guest Post: One World Education</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/11/18/guest-post-one-world-education/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/11/18/guest-post-one-world-education/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Literacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MD]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teachers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[VA]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=10969</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Today we welcome Eric Goldstein, Founder &#38; Executive Director of One World Education (OWEd) to GoodWorks. OWEd provides middle and high school common core literacy programs and publishes student essays about cultural and global issues, promoting peer-to-peer learning and building &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/11/18/guest-post-one-world-education/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/11/18/guest-post-one-world-education/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town 10/25-10/31</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/25/around-town-1025-1031/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/25/around-town-1025-1031/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2013 04:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Around Town]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teaming Up]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Literacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teachers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=10848</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We are in the final stretch of October (can you believe it?)! See what these great nonprofits are doing to help October go out with a bang! Saturday, October 26, 2013 DC SCORES Fall Frenzy DC SCORES The Fall Frenzy &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/25/around-town-1025-1031/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/25/around-town-1025-1031/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: 10/18-10/24</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/18/around-town-1018-1024/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/18/around-town-1018-1024/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2013 04:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Around Town]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teaming Up]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[adults]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Literacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=10812</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With Fall in full swing, our nonprofits are getting busy! See what great events you can head to in the upcoming week. Are you a current Catalogue nonprofit with an event to promote? Make sure to put it in your &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/18/around-town-1018-1024/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/18/around-town-1018-1024/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: 10/11-10/17</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/11/around-town-1011-1017/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/11/around-town-1011-1017/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2013 04:01:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Around Town]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teaming Up]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[advocacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=10789</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[No matter what type of event you are looking to head to this weekend, the events featured below will all help you make a difference in your community. See what you can do to give back to great nonprofits in &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/11/around-town-1011-1017/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/11/around-town-1011-1017/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In the News&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/09/in-the-news-109/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/09/in-the-news-109/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shutdown]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=10796</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s Mental Illness Awareness Week, and DC&#8217;s Mayor Gray is hosting a city-wide conversation on mental health on Saturday October 12th. The forum, entitled &#8220;Creating Community Solutions DC,&#8221; aims to engage hundreds of residents to &#8220;develop strategies to reduce the &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/09/in-the-news-109/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/09/in-the-news-109/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Guest Post: Horton&#8217;s Kids</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/07/guest-post-hortons-kids/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/07/guest-post-hortons-kids/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2013 04:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=10767</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Today we&#8217;re shining a spotlight on Horton&#8217;s Kids (a recent winner of a Washington Post Charities Award and City Paper&#8217;s 2013 Best NonProfit) to find out what they&#8217;re most excited for this year and congratulate them on their 25th Anniversary! &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/07/guest-post-hortons-kids/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/10/07/guest-post-hortons-kids/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: September 27-October 3</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/27/around-town-september-27-october-3/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/27/around-town-september-27-october-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2013 04:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Around Town]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teaming Up]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Sector]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=10753</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Catalogue nonprofits are staying busy! If you are looking for something fun to do with your friends and family this upcoming week, try one of these events put on by some great Catalogue nonprofits! Saturday, September 28, 2013 Beethoven&#8217;s Eternal &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/27/around-town-september-27-october-3/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/27/around-town-september-27-october-3/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Spotlight: Reading Partners</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/26/spotlight-reading-partners/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/26/spotlight-reading-partners/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2013 12:30:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Literacy]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=10735</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Today we welcome Lisa Lazarus, Executive Director, Mid-Atlantic for Reading Partners to Good Works, to congratulate them on their 2013 award from the Washington Post Charities! Lisa has focused on education as a charter and traditional public school teacher, a &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/26/spotlight-reading-partners/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/26/spotlight-reading-partners/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: September 20-26</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/20/around-town-september-20-26/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/20/around-town-september-20-26/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2013 04:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Around Town]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=10725</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The weather may be cooling down, but our nonprofits are just heating up! Check out these great events put on by some of our wonderful Catalogue nonprofits. Heading out to one of these events? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/20/around-town-september-20-26/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/20/around-town-september-20-26/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In the News</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/11/in-the-news-106/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/11/in-the-news-106/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=10690</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dramatic increase in demand for affordable housing in Arlington &#8212; A 122-unit affordable housing complex, still under construction, received over 3,600 applications in less than two weeks from hopeful residents. With maximum income limits that vary between just over $30,000 &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/11/in-the-news-106/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/11/in-the-news-106/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: September 6-12</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/06/around-town-september-6-12/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/06/around-town-september-6-12/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2013 04:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Around Town]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Literacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Literature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=10685</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Catalogue nonprofits always seem to have great events and volunteer opportunities available to the community. Check out what some of the best local nonprofits are up to this week! Friday, September 06, 2013 Charity in Chocolate Heart of America Foundation &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/06/around-town-september-6-12/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/09/06/around-town-september-6-12/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: August 23-30</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/23/around-town-august-23-30/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/23/around-town-august-23-30/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2013 04:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Around Town]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teaming Up]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[giving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Literacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Sector]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=10616</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The school year is almost upon us, but Catalogue nonprofits are still in full summer swing! Check out what these great nonprofits have going on in your neck of the woods! Don&#8217;t forget&#8211;if you head to an event, let us &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/23/around-town-august-23-30/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/23/around-town-august-23-30/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Spotlight: Capital Partners for Education</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/22/capital-partners-for-education/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/22/capital-partners-for-education/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2013 04:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Barbara Harman]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[7 Questions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Washington Post]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=10580</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Today we&#8217;re shining a spotlight on Capital Partners for Education to congratulate them on their 2013 award from the Washington Post Charities! Executive Director of CPE, Khari Brown&#8217;s involvement working with urban teens through his various coaching experiences led him &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/22/capital-partners-for-education/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/22/capital-partners-for-education/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Spotlight: Everybody WINS! DC</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/15/spotlight-everybody-wins-dc/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/15/spotlight-everybody-wins-dc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2013 04:01:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Barbara Harman]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[7 Questions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Washington Post]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=10560</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Today we&#8217;re shining a spotlight on Everybody WINS! DC to congratulate them on their 2013 award from the Washington Post Charities! Mary Salander is co-founder and Executive Director of Everybody WINS! DC, a Catalogue charity since 2006. Now celebrating its &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/15/spotlight-everybody-wins-dc/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/15/spotlight-everybody-wins-dc/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Guest Post: Reach Incorporated</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/13/guest-post-reach-incorporated/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/13/guest-post-reach-incorporated/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2013 04:01:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Sector]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=10590</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[New Catalogue nonprofit, Reach Incorporated is in the business of developing readers and leaders by training teens to teach. In this guest blog post, Executive Director Mark Hecker discusses their new program, Teens Give Back, and how it not only &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/13/guest-post-reach-incorporated/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/08/13/guest-post-reach-incorporated/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: June 1-2</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/31/around-town-june-1-2/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/31/around-town-june-1-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 04:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Around Town]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Journalism & Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Sector]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Theater]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=10066</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We have a hot weekend ahead of us, DC metro! Looking for a place to stay cool while still having a great time? Check out closing weekend of Constellation Theatre Company&#8216;s Gilgamesh. Washingtonian Magazine said, &#8220;Constellation Theatre&#8217;s Gilgamesh is visually &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/31/around-town-june-1-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/31/around-town-june-1-2/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Equalizing Education</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/21/equalizing-education/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/21/equalizing-education/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 04:05:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marie LeBlanc]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Equality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Inequality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Poverty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[workforce development]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=9972</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Last week, I came across an interesting article in Greater Greater Education, which considered the unintentional effects of emphasizing equality (and not necessarily equity) in education. Setting aside the conversation about whether our country&#8217;s attempts at providing an &#8220;equal education&#8221; &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/21/equalizing-education/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/21/equalizing-education/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: May 18-19</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/17/around-town-may-18-19/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/17/around-town-may-18-19/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 04:01:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Around Town]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Giving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teaming Up]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[advocacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Empowerment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homeless]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Low-Income]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Sector]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Poverty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=9954</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a fun way to learn, make a difference, and get out of the house this weekend, these Catalogue nonprofits are waiting for you! See what is in store for the DC Metro area this weekend &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/17/around-town-may-18-19/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/17/around-town-may-18-19/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Fighting to Read</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/15/fighting-to-read/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/15/fighting-to-read/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 04:10:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marie LeBlanc]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[budget]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Literacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Sector]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=9938</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Over the past few weeks, we&#8217;ve written about the importance of the DC One City fund as a support for the nonprofit sector (see posts here and here). At the same time, adult education advocates have waged another local budget &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/15/fighting-to-read/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/15/fighting-to-read/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: May 4th!</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/03/around-town-may-4th/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/03/around-town-may-4th/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 12:54:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Around Town]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Embassies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Families]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Sector]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=9887</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Get out of the house this weekend and spend some time getting to know some great, local nonprofits. Whether you are running, seeing a show, touring the embassies, or just having fun with your family and friends, Catalogue nonprofits are &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/03/around-town-may-4th/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/05/03/around-town-may-4th/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: April 27-28</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/04/26/around-town-april-27-28/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/04/26/around-town-april-27-28/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Around Town]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teaming Up]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homeless]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homelessness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Housing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hunger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Low-Income]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=9836</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a great way to spend your weekend? Catalogue nonprofits have great events that you can not only attend, but volunteer at as well!! If you go to an event, tweet about it using hashtag #CatalogueCheers! Saturday, April 27, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/04/26/around-town-april-27-28/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/04/26/around-town-april-27-28/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Stimulating Change:  LearnServe International&#8217;s 4th Annual Panels and Venture Fair</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/04/23/stimulating-change-learnserve-internationals-4th-annual-panels-and-venture-fair/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/04/23/stimulating-change-learnserve-internationals-4th-annual-panels-and-venture-fair/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[From The Field ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Organizational]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teaming Up]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Change]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[college]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=9776</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it&#8217;s the only thing that ever has.&#8221; &#8212; Margaret Mead This past Thursday, I had the pleasure of being a judge at LearnServe International&#8217;s 4th &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/04/23/stimulating-change-learnserve-internationals-4th-annual-panels-and-venture-fair/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/04/23/stimulating-change-learnserve-internationals-4th-annual-panels-and-venture-fair/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: April 20-21</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/04/19/around-town-april-20-21/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/04/19/around-town-april-20-21/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:13:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sherika Brooks]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Around Town]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[giving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Sector]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=9615</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Catalogue nonprofits have some great things going on this weekend. Check them out and maybe find a great new nonprofit to support! Saturday, April 20, 2013 2nd Annual Chess Challenge in DC Citywide Elementary and Middle School Chess Tournament Chess &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/04/19/around-town-april-20-21/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/04/19/around-town-april-20-21/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Raising the Bar for College Access in DC</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/03/28/raising-the-bar-for-college-access-in-dc/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/03/28/raising-the-bar-for-college-access-in-dc/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Barbara Harman]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teaming Up]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[College Access]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[RaiseDC]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=8754</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Barbara Harman, Catalogue President and Editor I&#8217;ve been hearing a lot of buzz about a new initiative called RaiseDC and it&#8217;s something of which all of us should be aware. In its Baseline Report Card, the organization puts the &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/03/28/raising-the-bar-for-college-access-in-dc/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/03/28/raising-the-bar-for-college-access-in-dc/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: March 2-3</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/03/01/around-town-march-2-3/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/03/01/around-town-march-2-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:52:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=8484</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Just a few cool ideas for your weekend, coming up at &#8230; Dance Place (3225 8th Street NE) Accompanied by a live accordion and violin-driven score, this world premiere (&#8220;Ruth Doesn&#8217;t Live Here Anymore&#8221;) sweeps across an array of metaphorical &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/03/01/around-town-march-2-3/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/03/01/around-town-march-2-3/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Universal Pre-School</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/02/26/universal-pre-school/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/02/26/universal-pre-school/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Funding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Literacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[State of the Union]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=8442</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Washington Post points out that, &#8220;In DC, public school for 3-year-olds is already the norm:&#8221; In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama called for a dramatic shift in early childhood education: free public preschool for all &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/02/26/universal-pre-school/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/02/26/universal-pre-school/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: February 22-24</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/02/22/around-town-february-22-24/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/02/22/around-town-february-22-24/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=8435</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Apologies for the delay, friends! Check out some fun and local weekend ideas at &#8230; Educational Theatre Company (AHC Hunter&#8217;s Park:, 2021 N. Nelson Street, Arlington, VA) This year, ETC launched a new intergenerational model where seniors and college students &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/02/22/around-town-february-22-24/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/02/22/around-town-february-22-24/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/02/06/in-the-news-97/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/02/06/in-the-news-97/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:01:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Housing]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=8306</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In speech, DC mayor pledges investment in affordable housing, other city programs (Washington Post): &#8220;A &#8216;prosperity dividend&#8217; from the District&#8217;s continued economic growth should be used to make investments in key city government programs, Mayor Vincent C. Gray said in &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/02/06/in-the-news-97/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/02/06/in-the-news-97/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/01/23/in-the-news-95/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/01/23/in-the-news-95/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Employment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Graduation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=8169</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In Maryland, forecast calls for more hires (Gazette): &#8220;About 22 percent of companies in Maryland plan to hire more employees in the first quarter this year, up from 17 percent in 2012&#8242;s first quarter, according to a recent survey by &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/01/23/in-the-news-95/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/01/23/in-the-news-95/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Build a House, Build a Future</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/01/17/build-a-house-build-a-future/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/01/17/build-a-house-build-a-future/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marie LeBlanc]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Construction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Life Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=8120</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Marie LeBlanc, Community Partnerships Coordinator Last month, a group of 11th and 12th grade students from Cardozo High School put the final touches on a house near the corner of 13th and Colorado Ave NW. A final doorknob and &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/01/17/build-a-house-build-a-future/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2013/01/17/build-a-house-build-a-future/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/12/19/in-the-news-92/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/12/19/in-the-news-92/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:21:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Corporate Giving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Giving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Newton]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[school shooting]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=7924</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How to Help Families Affected by Newtown School Shooting (Newtown Patch): &#8220;In the wake of the unimaginable tragedy at Sandy Hook School Friday people from all over the world &#8212; in Connecticut, California, Canada and much farther away in Australia &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/12/19/in-the-news-92/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/12/19/in-the-news-92/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Writing to Dream</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/12/13/writing-to-dream/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/12/13/writing-to-dream/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:58:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marie LeBlanc]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Literacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Writing]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=7886</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Marie LeBlanc, Community Partnerships Coordinator Some students grow up dreaming to write; others use writing as a way to express their dreams, desires, and inner most thoughts. writing an assignment The young authors of Young Playwrights&#8217; Theater perhaps do &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/12/13/writing-to-dream/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/12/13/writing-to-dream/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Essential Parts</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/12/11/7861/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/12/11/7861/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:12:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Poverty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=7861</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[From &#8220;Under new principal, Savoy Elementary shows what art can teach&#8221; in this weekend&#8217;s Washington Post: &#8220;[Yo-Yo] Ma and Damian Woetzel, a former principal with the New York City Ballet, spent more than an hour in a classroom with students, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/12/11/7861/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/12/11/7861/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/12/05/in-the-news-90/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/12/05/in-the-news-90/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deductions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elderly]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Low-Income]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[school closure]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=7804</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Commentary: DC Council Should Support Grandparent Caregiver Program (WAMU): &#8220;The proposal before the DC Council is a small, but important, change to the Grandparent Caregiver Program, a program that provides financial support to low-income grandparents who are raising their grandchildren,&#8221; &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/12/05/in-the-news-90/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/12/05/in-the-news-90/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/28/in-the-news-89/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/28/in-the-news-89/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 05:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Giving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[giving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Graduation Rates]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=7735</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Maryland behind 11 states, tied with five others on graduation rates (Gazette): &#8220;The US Department of Education released statistics Monday ranking states by high school graduation rates, reflecting new data reported consistently nationwide [...] The new, uniform methods are the &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/28/in-the-news-89/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/28/in-the-news-89/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/15/in-the-news-88/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/15/in-the-news-88/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marie LeBlanc]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Organizational]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC Schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Federal Spending]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homeless]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Veterans]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=7643</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Marie LeBlanc, Community Partnerships Coordinator 20 DC schools targeted for closure (Washington Post) &#8220;One in six traditional DC public schools is targeted for closure under a plan put forth Tuesday by Chancellor Kaya Henderson, the latest sign of a &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/15/in-the-news-88/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/15/in-the-news-88/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: November 2-5</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/02/around-town-november-2-5/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/02/around-town-november-2-5/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:33:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=7505</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Busy weekend at Catalogue nonprofits! Check out what&#8217;s coming up &#8230; Dance Place (3225 8th Street NE) SpeakeasyDC presents &#8220;The Story Showdown: A Storytelling Game Show&#8221; this Friday at 8:00 PM and Saturday at 7:00 &#38; 9:00 PM. Audience members &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/02/around-town-november-2-5/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/02/around-town-november-2-5/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Tears Of Joy</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/01/of-joy/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/01/of-joy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=7492</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Steve Abraham, Executive Director of Wilderness Leadership &#38; Learning, Inc. WILL provides experiential learning, life-skills, and leadership development for underserved DC youth. This is WILL&#8217;s first year being featured in the Catalogue. On a sunny spring morning, upon returning &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/01/of-joy/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/11/01/of-joy/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/10/24/in-the-news-87/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/10/24/in-the-news-87/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[domestic violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homeless]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=7388</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Homeless student population to crest 2,500 in Fairfax County for first time (Washington Post): &#8220;The number of homeless students in Fairfax County public schools is likely to surpass 2,500 by the end of this school year, according to school officials, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/10/24/in-the-news-87/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/10/24/in-the-news-87/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Brooklyn Castle</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/10/18/brooklyn-castle/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/10/18/brooklyn-castle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:01:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marie LeBlanc]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chess]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[inner-city youth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Poverty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=7348</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Marie LeBlanc, Community Partnerships Coordinator Chess is not just a game of kings and pawns, queens and knights. For a group of middle schoolers from Brooklyn &#8212; and for thousands of other students here in DC and across the &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/10/18/brooklyn-castle/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/10/18/brooklyn-castle/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/10/03/in-the-news-86/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/10/03/in-the-news-86/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 04:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[advocacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[financial literacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=7233</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Profile: Matthew Wheelock, founder of Live It Learn It (Washington Post: Schools Insider): &#8220;A decade ago, the next logical career move for Matthew Wheelock was to head overseas to work in his law firm&#8217;s Tokyo office. Instead, aiming to make &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/10/03/in-the-news-86/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/10/03/in-the-news-86/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/26/in-the-news-85/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/26/in-the-news-85/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 04:01:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[design thinking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[donors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nonprofit staff]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=7148</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[DC officials change policy on charter schools&#8217; occupation of surplus buildings (Washington Post): &#8220;District officials have tweaked the way they determine which charter schools should be allowed to move into surplus public school buildings [...] The new points-based system gives &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/26/in-the-news-85/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/26/in-the-news-85/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Sharing Online</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/18/sharing-online/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/18/sharing-online/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mentoring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[science]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[STEM]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=7054</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Did you catch &#8220;Online Mentors to Guide Women Into the Sciences&#8221; in this weekend&#8217;s New York Times? Hundreds of prominent women working in science, technology, engineering and math will become online mentors for college students next month, part of a &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/18/sharing-online/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/18/sharing-online/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/12/in-the-news-84/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/12/in-the-news-84/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 04:01:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[economic growth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Housing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Renting]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=7012</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Walkable urban&#8221; places enjoy economic success, but face social equity challenges (Greater Greater Washington): &#8220;After decades of disinvestment and suburban flight, the Washington region&#8217;s urban neighborhoods are now driving the local economy, says a study from George Washington University professor &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/12/in-the-news-84/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/12/in-the-news-84/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>A Colorful Addition</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/06/a-colorful-addition/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/06/a-colorful-addition/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 04:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marie LeBlanc]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[graffiti]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Murals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Urban art]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=6981</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Marie LeBlanc, Community Partnerships Coordinator The brick wall of a small alley just off U Street, between 12th and 13th streets in Northwest Washington, looks a little brighter these days. You might recognize that block as the home of &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/06/a-colorful-addition/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/06/a-colorful-addition/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/05/in-the-news-83/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/05/in-the-news-83/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 04:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Organizational]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[corporate volunteerism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Obesity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[school enrollment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteering]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=6964</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Letting Employees Call the Philanthropy Shots (Forbes): &#8220;Corporate volunteerism is on the rise, yet companies still face challenges getting employees engaged [...] While these programs are growing, engagement is not following suit, with some studies showing that volunteer participation is &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/05/in-the-news-83/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/09/05/in-the-news-83/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>From the Field: Beautification Day 2012</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/08/30/from-the-field-beautification-day-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/08/30/from-the-field-beautification-day-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 04:01:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marie LeBlanc]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[From The Field ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[community development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community Maintenance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=6945</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Marie LeBlanc, Community Partnerships Coordinator As yesterday&#8217;s blog post reported, this week marks the beginning of a new school year for Washington, DC students. The first day of school is a moment that stands out in most children&#8217;s and &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/08/30/from-the-field-beautification-day-2012/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/08/30/from-the-field-beautification-day-2012/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Back to School Days</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/08/29/in-the-news-back-to-school/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/08/29/in-the-news-back-to-school/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Giving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Low-Income]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[routine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Washington Post]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=6930</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As we know, this marks the first week of classes for the District&#8217;s public schools. And as Frazier O&#8217;Leary (a long-time English teacher at Cardozo Senior High) explained in the Washington Post: &#8220;The first week of school is probably the &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/08/29/in-the-news-back-to-school/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/08/29/in-the-news-back-to-school/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/08/08/in-the-news-82/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/08/08/in-the-news-82/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 04:17:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[immigrants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[law enforcement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Literacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[neighborhoods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Poverty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=6757</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[DC police measure up-and-coming neighborhoods (Washington Post): &#8220;As residential and retail development pushes more people and businesses into new areas, economic development data can be as important in shaping police staffing decisions as armed-robbery statistics. Discussing &#8220;up and coming&#8221; hubs, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/08/08/in-the-news-82/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/08/08/in-the-news-82/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/08/01/in-the-news-81/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/08/01/in-the-news-81/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 04:01:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Organizational]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Autism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[goals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[state funding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[values]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=6695</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Boom in autistic students prompts new Montgomery school centers (Washington Examiner): &#8220;Montgomery County Public Schools is planning to open autism centers at three high schools in the new school year, as the district grapples with a fivefold increase in the &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/08/01/in-the-news-81/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/08/01/in-the-news-81/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: July 27-29</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/27/around-town-july-27-29/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/27/around-town-july-27-29/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 04:01:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=6660</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have a great final weekend of July, Greater Washington! And best wishes to all those taking part in the Smith Center&#8217;s July Week-long Cancer Retreat in Comus, Maryland. Learn more about retreats here and other Smith Center programs right here. &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/27/around-town-july-27-29/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/27/around-town-july-27-29/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/25/in-the-news-80/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/25/in-the-news-80/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 04:01:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[diversity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HIV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=6634</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Hospital Team Works To Keep Kids With HIV Healthy (WAMU): &#8220;In 2005, 6% of all babies in the United States born with HIV were from Washington, DC. But there&#8217;s been some progress; there hasn&#8217;t been a baby born with HIV &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/25/in-the-news-80/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/25/in-the-news-80/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The Community Minutes &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/12/in-the-community-minutes/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/12/in-the-community-minutes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 04:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marie LeBlanc]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[domestic violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[inner-city youth]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[men]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sexual violence]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=6539</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Marie LeBlanc, Community Partnerships Coordinator Each month, WAMU features one or more local nonprofits in a segment called &#8220;Community Minute.&#8221; This month, two Catalogue for Philanthropy charities are featured on the radio and online: City Kids Wilderness Project and &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/12/in-the-community-minutes/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/12/in-the-community-minutes/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/11/in-the-news-79/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/11/in-the-news-79/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 04:01:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fairfax charter school]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[student engagement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Student surveys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teens]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=6511</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Do Schools Challenge Our Students: What Student Surveys Tell Us About the State of Education in the United States (Center for American Progress): &#8220;Consider, for instance, that 37 percent of fourth-graders say that their math work is too easy. More &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/11/in-the-news-79/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/07/11/in-the-news-79/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>17,000 Names</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/28/17000-names/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/28/17000-names/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2012 04:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[access]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[enrollment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[public charter schools]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=6419</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As we tweeted yesterday, Washington Examiner has reported that there are &#8220;More than 17,000 names on charter school waiting lists:&#8221; Waiting lists for the city&#8217;s public charter schools are running a total 17,396 names deep, according to the DC Public &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/28/17000-names/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/28/17000-names/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/27/in-the-news-78/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/27/in-the-news-78/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:01:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[domestic violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Funding]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social responsibility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tuition]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=6406</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s Driving College Costs Higher? (WAMU): Just days before student loan rates are set to double for millions of Americans, President Obama and congressional leaders haven&#8217;t reached an agreement on legislation to keep those rates at 3.4 percent. The debate &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/27/in-the-news-78/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/27/in-the-news-78/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: June 15-17</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/15/around-town-june-15-17/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/15/around-town-june-15-17/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=6312</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Deciding where to spend your weekend? How about with a Catalogue nonprofit, such as &#8230; Dance Place (3500 12th Street NE) A 12-week public art celebration offering free cultural events and promoting creative expression, Artland Temporium events include exhibits, dance, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/15/around-town-june-15-17/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/15/around-town-june-15-17/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/13/inthenews/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/13/inthenews/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:01:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[giving demographics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Housing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maryland]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pre-K programs]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=6285</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[DC hasn&#8217;t reached universal pre-K (Greater Greater Washington): &#8220;Just a few years after setting a goal of &#8220;universal&#8221; pre-kindergarten, DC education officials claim they reached it. But many parents are still getting turned away at their local schools. Do we &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/13/inthenews/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/06/13/inthenews/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Pictures for the Day &#8211; Part 2</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/29/pictures-for-the-day-part-2/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/29/pictures-for-the-day-part-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 04:01:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[student ventures]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=6146</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By LearnServe International Last week, we offered a glimpse into LearnServe International, which guides students through the creation of their own &#8220;social venture&#8221; and empowers them to make a difference. This week: meet Khadijah Wilson, a student at Luke C. &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/29/pictures-for-the-day-part-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/29/pictures-for-the-day-part-2/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: May 26-27</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/25/around-town-may-26-27/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/25/around-town-may-26-27/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 04:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=6138</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have a great Memorial Day weekend, Greater Washington! If you&#8217;re in town, consider spending your Saturday at &#8230; Youth Media Festival (1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring, MD) From 1:00 to 8:30 PM, the Gandhi Brigade presents a celebration of youth &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/25/around-town-may-26-27/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/25/around-town-may-26-27/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>The Loan Crisis</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/16/the-loan-crisis/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/16/the-loan-crisis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 04:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Spur Local]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[access to education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[college]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interest rates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[student loans]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=6049</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Hannah Lardent, Catalogue Development Associate &#38; Executive Assistant In recent weeks, the student loan crisis has become a hot topic &#8212; due in part to the impending deadline for Congress to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling. The &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/16/the-loan-crisis/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/16/the-loan-crisis/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/09/in-the-news-75/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/09/in-the-news-75/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 04:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC Schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homelessness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[income gap]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[malnutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mothers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Veterans]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=5988</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Gap between best and worst DC schools growing (Washington Examiner): &#8220;The gap between the District&#8217;s best- and worst-performing schools has been growing amid the most intense school reform in the city&#8217;s history [...] The American Institutes for Research found that, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/09/in-the-news-75/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/09/in-the-news-75/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: May 4-6</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/04/around-town-may-4-6/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/04/around-town-may-4-6/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 04:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=5942</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Welcome to May, Greater Washington! What are you in the mood to experience this weekend? VISUAL ARTS On Friday at 7:00 PM, the DCAC opens &#8220;Zeitgeist III: Too Much Information?,&#8221; the third in a series of periodic group exhibitions of &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/04/around-town-may-4-6/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/04/around-town-may-4-6/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In Our Schools</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/03/in-our-schools/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/03/in-our-schools/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 04:01:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Marie LeBlanc]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Graduation Rates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[student debt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[student loan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Unemployment]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=5934</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Marie LeBlanc, Catalogue Community Partnerships Coordinator Today&#8217;s political and economic conversations tend to revolve around one problem and its many side-effects: the struggling economy, and thus high unemployment rates and student loan debt, especially among youth and recent graduates. &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/03/in-our-schools/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/03/in-our-schools/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/02/in-the-news-74/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/02/in-the-news-74/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 04:01:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crime]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[philanthropy sector]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teachers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[youth unemployment]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=5922</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Effect Of Youth Unemployment On Crime (DCentric via Justice Policy Institute): &#8220;DC has an unemployment disparity, in which joblessness is very low in wealthy neighborhoods, while low-income neighborhoods have Depression-era unemployment rates. The Justice Policy Institute report also showed &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/02/in-the-news-74/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/05/02/in-the-news-74/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: April 20-22</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/20/around-town-april-20-22/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/20/around-town-april-20-22/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=5801</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[And here are some great DC-area destinations for the weekend &#8230; Happy Hour Fundraiser with Art Enables (at Lace, 2214 Rhode Island Ave NE) On Friday at 4:00 PM, join Art Enables for cocktail and food specials at Lace &#8212; &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/20/around-town-april-20-22/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/20/around-town-april-20-22/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/18/in-the-news-72/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/18/in-the-news-72/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[college]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homelessness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[students]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=5773</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For homeless single dad, nothing&#8217;s easy, even when it&#8217;s good (Washington Post: Local): &#8220;Hours later, after he produced his ID with no fixed address, his Social Security card, his medical records, the paperwork for [daughter] Kai, the letters from readers, &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/18/in-the-news-72/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/18/in-the-news-72/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/11/in-the-news-71/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/11/in-the-news-71/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Volunteer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arlington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC Schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Graduation Rates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[library]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[trends in nonprofit sector]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=5712</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In DC schools, 59 percent of students get diploma on time (Washington Post): &#8220;Less than 60 percent of DC high school students graduated on time in 2011, according to a new and more rigorous calculation of completion rates announced Thursday.&#8221; &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/11/in-the-news-71/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/11/in-the-news-71/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Around Town: Upcoming</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/06/around-town-upcoming/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/06/around-town-upcoming/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:01:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=5668</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For those celebrating, have a very good holiday! And here&#8217;s a quick look at some upcoming events: Arias with a Twist at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (April 6 &#8211; May 4): Drag chanteuse extraordinaire Joey Arias and master puppeteer Basil &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/06/around-town-upcoming/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/06/around-town-upcoming/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/05/in-the-news-70/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/05/in-the-news-70/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Corporate Giving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Giving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[corporate giving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[DC charter schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[public demonstration]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=5648</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Social Ethics: A Peek Into 2012 (Huffington Post): &#8220;Business as usual is changing. Or at least the way business leaders think about philanthropy is changing. In an era of global connectivity and instant media, companies increasingly view philanthropic campaigns as &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/05/in-the-news-70/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/04/05/in-the-news-70/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/28/in-the-news-69/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/28/in-the-news-69/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arlington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conservation areas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[housing costs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Unemployment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[workers]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=5573</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Not Enough Qualified Workers in DC? (Washington Post via DCentric): &#8220;Unemployment in some DC neighborhoods is as high as 25 percent. At the same time, cranes fill the skies in pockets of the city, signaling economic activity. So why not &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/28/in-the-news-69/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/28/in-the-news-69/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Second Chances</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/27/second-chances/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/27/second-chances/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:01:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drop out rates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[re-engagment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[re-enrollment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recovery school]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=5560</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you have not yet checked out the American Graduate series on WAMU 88.5, certainly do so. Education reporter Kavitha Cardoza examines the &#8220;causes and consequences&#8221; of the drop-out crisis in our region and the country. This week, WAMU highlights &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/27/second-chances/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/27/second-chances/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>In The News &#8230;</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/21/in-the-news-68/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/21/in-the-news-68/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[In The News ...]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[enrollment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Theater]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[workforce development]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=5502</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Investing in Education, Workforce Development and the Safety Net Will Close the Income Gap (Huffington Post): &#8220;In other words, while our region&#8217;s economy has led to economic growth and prosperity for many on the middle and higher rungs of the &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/21/in-the-news-68/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/21/in-the-news-68/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Post-Pi Day</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/15/post-pi-day/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/15/post-pi-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:01:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tutoring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youth]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=5437</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Hope that you had a good (and potentially tasty) &#8220;Pi Day&#8221; yesterday! According to PiDay.org, &#8220;With the use of computers, Pi has been calculated to over 1 trillion digits past the decimal. Pi is an irrational and transcendental number meaning &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/15/post-pi-day/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/15/post-pi-day/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Success Anywhere</title>
		<link>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/13/success-anywhere/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/13/success-anywhere/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Julia Cain]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dropout rates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Schools]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.cfp-dc.org/?p=5396</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[From the American Graduate series on WAMU 88.5, &#8220;Scaling Up Solutions To The Dropout Problem:&#8221; The cheers are a daily ritual at Browne [Education Campus], a struggling K-8 school hosting a group of City Year volunteers as part of the &#8230; <a href="http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/13/success-anywhere/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://blog.cfp-dc.org/blog/2012/03/13/success-anywhere/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
