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Congrats Jerome and all ScholarCHIPS grads! 🥳🎓

It's graduation season, one of our favorite times of the year and we are doing a ROLL CALL of our incredible 2026 college graduates at ScholarCHIPS (For Children of Incarcerated Parents)! Major congratulations are in order to Mr. Jerome Hinkle Jr! On May 9, 2026, Jerome graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the illustrious North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University! With dreams of becoming a counseling psychologist...he is well on his way to making his dreams a reality as he is continuing his education to pursue a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling also at North Carolina A&T, and this summer he will be interning at the FDIC. Congratulations, Jerome! Your ScholarCHIPS family and I are so proud of you!

Thank you for constantly coming back year after year to meet and pour into our new scholars. Onward and upward young leader!

Whoa cool!

🎨 Join educators from the Hirshhorn Art School for a collaborative art-making adventure inspired by Mark Bradford's Pickett's Charge, a massive artwork as long as a football field inside the Hirshhorn Museum.

Family Art Day: Build Your Story Layers
Saturday, May 30 | 1:00 - 3:00 PM

We'll explore community, memory, and history. Then create our own layered artwork together.

Bring family photos and mementos to include in your art.

Free for DC families.

🔗 Register: bit.ly/PCDCfamilyartday

Well deserved for a great organization!

Exciting News 🎉

Academy of Hope Adult PCS has officially been reaccredited by the Middle States Association on Elementary and Secondary Sc for the 2026–2027 term!

This reaccreditation affirms the strength of our academic and workforce programs and reflects our continued commitment to excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement in adult education.

As we celebrate this milestone, we remain focused on the future and on continuing to build a stronger, more responsive, and more impactful AoH for the years ahead.

What a great opportunity to learn and make art!

The deadline for applying for summer apprenticeships is this week. Don't wait to apply and be considered for these opportunities!

Who should apply:
🎨Students who are serious about art and want real-world experience
📅Students who can commit to the full 5 weeks
🧑‍🤝‍🧑Interested in community-engaged creative work
↗️Want to build their portfolios with commissioned projects

Details
☀️5-week paid summer program (June 29 - August 1)
🚎Work on real public art commissions, including MCDOT Flash Line bus stops
💲$15.50/hour for Juniors/Seniors (if qualified) or SSL hours for Freshmen/Sophomores
🤝Professional mentorship and portfolio development

Application Deadline: May 1. Limited spots. Apply Now. https://www.artsontheblock.com/programs/the-apprentice-program/ less

Sounds great! 🛼

The Stride for Hope 5K & Homecoming Festival is almost here! Whether you plan to run, walk, or attend the festival, your participation supports adult learners working toward academic and career goals across DC.

📌 Register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/DC/Washington/AcademyOfHope5KRunWalk?fbclid=IwY2xjawP3QCBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoM3ZpY0pwWFRyNU9Wbng0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHprWo6gSbfGg0RcvTZUeWb9p47WuM8x71YbUtXgO1NeurKjnGWI8bn3rN0Wm_aem_2YYfxrCnTusVJ838jBq6Aw #:~:text=We%20encourage%20everyone%20to%20register,be%20accepted%20on%20race%20day

What a fun job!

Thanks for your service to the community Cub Scouts! 👏

After months of gathering non-perishable food items, a Cub Scout Troop joined us at the Resource Center to sort and organize over 250 donated items, restock shelves, and assist with clothing donations.

Their teamwork and initiative are a powerful reminder that community support starts with small acts of service that make a big difference.

We’re thankful for their dedication and the impact they made for our neighbors in need. 💜

Beautiful story and what a lovely scene depicted!

John N. Robinson, (1912–1994) a proud longtime resident of Anacostia, became interested in painting as a kid. While working at a parking garage as a teenager, a chance encounter with an acquaintance of James V. Herring led to Robinson taking several classes at Howard University. As Robinson later recalled, “what I learned at Howard under Professors [James] Herring and [James A.] Porter was the basis of my efforts in art.”

Robinson’s primary occupation as a cook at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital did not deter his deep dedication to making art and sharing it with the local community. He created murals for churches across the region, exhibited work at local museums and galleries, and was an active member of the DC Art Association.

In this painting, nine smiling young people, the grandchildren of Robinson, sit around a table covered with art supplies. Three display their drawings, while others look up from their work or continue without interruption. The realist painting is notable for exacting details, such as the sheen of the polished wood chairs and the patterns on the porcelain in the china closet, as well as for capturing the warmth and intimacy of this gathering. The pride on the children’s faces reflects the artist’s pride in his family.

Journalist and civil rights activist Ethel Payne was often known as the First Lady of the Black Press. A Chicago native, Payne moved to Washington, DC in 1952 to cover national and international news for the leading African American newspaper, The Chicago Defender. The lifelong civil rights activist reported from thirty countries over the course of her trailblazing career.

The Anacostia Community Museum’s collection includes several of her press badges and credentials, showing how she traveled all over the world on behalf of the Black press. She was often the only American or woman journalist covering these important moments in history.

Learn more about Payne and explore the collection by visiting: https://s.si.edu/4r4XQzs

Join 's upcoming Sacred Grounds webinar “The Power of Native Plants” on February 2, 2026, from 7-8 PM.

You’ll learn all about Growing Joy, a free program for congregations, that includes native plant education, community connection, free native plant starter kits, and more! 🌻🌱

⭐ Register: bit.ly/SG2Feb26 ⭐

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The Growing Joy project is funded by a Community Stormwater Solutions Grant, a program of DOEE and .