
On August 11th, Dreaming Out Loud submitted a project proposal called “What do We Reflect?: A Community Conversation” to Ashoka’s Changemakers program. The competition — called Strong Communities: Engaging Citizens, Strengthening Place, Inspiring Change — has the aim to identify innovative projects and ideas that engage citizens to steer change and build strong communities. Our [...]
Aug 13, 2010 | Categories:Arts & Design, Culture, Education | Tags: adinkra symbol, art, ashoka, changemaker, community, competition, dc, dialog, Dreaming Out Loud, Education, environment, ethics mirror, fun, miniflip camera, nonprofit, project dream green, public art, social entrepreneur, youth | 3 Comments »

In the May issue of the East of the River Magazine, Groundwork Anacostia River DC’s Center for Green Urbanism was featured as one of the Ward 7 community’s newest additions. Executive Director Dennis Chestnut gave the magazine an exclusive tour of the Center in its opening phases. Located at 3938 Benning Road NE, the Center [...]
Jul 19, 2010 | Categories:Environment | Tags: center for green urbanism, chestnut, community, dc, dennis, dreaming, Dreaming Out Loud, east of the river, groundwork, loud, magazine, media, national parks service, nonprofit, out, program, project dream green, summer youth employment, syep, trees, youth | 3 Comments »

Hey Folks! Many thanks to all of you who follow us! This week is an exciting week for us, as we have two 11th grade students from Cesar Chavez Public Charter School for Public Policy serving as Fellows with us (working 9am-5pm). They will return in June following a break for classes and exams for an [...]
Apr 20, 2010 | Categories:Education | Tags: cesar chavez, charter schools, fellowship, youth | 4 Comments »