Strengthening Communities Across Greater Washington

Grantee Stories

Breaking the Ice, Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena
www.fdia.org

Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood east of Washington, DC's Anacostia River, the concrete walls and forested surroundings of the Fort Dupont Ice Arena (FDIA) camouflage the activity inside. But as Kristin Hartke enters with her daughter, Maddie, the exterior gives way to a flurry of lacing skates, fastening helmets, and greeting neighbors.

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Computer CORE: Building Confidence through Computer Competence
www.computercore.org

Seven years ago, Abderrahim Agermoune dreamt of turning his economics degree into a successful career in banking. The job market was tight in Morocco where Abderrahim, who goes by Abdul, lived with his parents and seven siblings. "I wanted a career where I could improve myself and see my skills growing," he says. "I didn't see that happening in Morocco."

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