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Football Fans! This Sunday Night, Watch for our DC General Kids in a Spot During Half-Time on NBC, with NBA Star Jeff Green!
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NCFN's $10,000 Make-over!
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Children cut the ribbon on a brand new, developmentally enriching playroom at Northwest Church and Family Network this Monday, thanks to volunteers from a Bright Horizons child care center in Alexandria, VA. What a difference they made!
Here are some reports from the scene:
"It's wonderful!" - first grader showing his sister the reading corner
"This is tight! It's 100% better and safer for the babies." - 12-year old dressed up as a doctor
"Finally, the kids have a real place they can be proud of!" - Father watching kids play in the kitchen
"The kids are so absorbed in the activities at their fingertips, they don't even notice us!" - Volunteer supervising a matchbox car highway being built
The new room uses all the top classroom techniques to divide the room by age groups, with a baby and toddler corner, a reading nook (with solar system stickers on the ceiling!), an arts and crafts station, and a Wii and board game lounge for older kids.
Thank you Bright Horizons for making this possible and to the very skilled NCFN volunteers for all that they do each week!
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Teen Night Begins!
Teens Enthusiastic About Pizza (among other things)
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Seven teenagers showed up to the first Teen Night at DC General this Wednesday, ready to eat pizza, get to know each other and play games.
They played icebreaker games and asked each other questions, came up with a set of rules for the group and ideas for what they want out of the program. Plans include homework help and creating incentives, monthly field trips to get out of the shelter, activities and special visitors.
We are thrilled that teens at DC General now have a safe place to go! We need more weekly volunteers in order to reach more teens, so please email Andy.hcpp@gmail.com if you are committed to working with teenagers!
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Volunteers Needed as Shelters Fill Up!
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Hypothermia season is beginning and more kids will be arriving to Playtime's doors!
Volunteers make Playtime happen; this is your chance to make a difference for children who are homeless in our city. We are seeking dedicated and creative weekly volunteers to lead play programs Monday-Thursday nights from 6:30-8:30pm. Next Volunteer Training Tuesday, November 1 6:30-9:00pm 1525 Newton St, NW
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Spread the word! Visit:
www.playtimeproject.net
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HCPP Board of Directors
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Kirsten LodalLIFT Patricia Mullahy-FugereWashington Legal Clinic for the Homeless Robert EdwardsXM Radio: The Bob Edwards Show
David Graling
Gelman Rosenberg
& Freedman
ShoreBank Corporation
Advisory Board
Regina Kline Co-Founder, HCPP
Attorney
Executive Director
Jamila Larson, LICSW Co-Founder, HCPP
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We Hope You'll Join Us to
Celebrate the Power of Imagination
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 Art Galleries, fun Auction Items, Photos from Playtime, Film about Playtime, and quality time with volunteers and supporters
Oct. 16, 3:00-6:00 pm
Josephine Butler Parks Center
Donate & RSVP Here!
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Halloween is almost here!  | Halloween is a big deal at Playtime, where parties give families a chance to kick back and we provide costumes for every child so that they don't have to worry about being without one at school!
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You can help make Halloween memorable this year for more than 80 children:
1. Collect new or gently used costumes and bring them to us by Oct.14th (or you can bring them to the Fall Fundraiser on Oct. 16th)!
2. Come join us at a Halloween Party! Help throw a party for the kids, lead a carnival station, and donate $20-$30 through Fannie Mae's Foundation to help us win a $5,000 bonus that will last all year!
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