Posts by Everybody Wins DC

The 2021-22 Impact Report is live! We’re so excited to share the work we’ve done to help students succeed in and out of the classroom. Inside you’ll find an inspiring letter from our Executive Director and Board Chair, program insights, a list of our supporters and more!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: Julian Gross/Christine GoodmanPhone: 301-385-9691/202-641-3176Email: jgross@everybodywinsdc.org / cgoodman@dchousing.org A Community Champion: Everybody Wins DC to recognize Marcus Manning of the DC Housing Authority at Annual Gala on May 12 EWDC & DCHA celebrate 3-year partnership to help children and families thrive through reading On May 12, 2022, Everybody Wins DC (EWDC) will honor Marcus Manning…

For 27 years, Everybody Wins DC has used books to engage children’s minds, encourage their growth, and inspire their futures. And since almost the beginning, CTIA has been by our side helping children reach their potential. That is why EWDC is pleased to announce CTIA as our EWDC Celebrate Honoree, recognizing their longstanding commitment and dedication to…

In November, Everybody Wins DC launched its 1st Inaugural Association Book Drive Challenge. 18 associations participated in the challenge with a combined goal of donating at least 2,500 diverse books that EWDC would distribute to students and families via Little Free Library Read in Color book-sharing boxes and our schools and community partners this holiday…

EWDC worked with House and Senate offices ahead of the holiday to prepare boxes of books for distribution to children, community partners, and Little Free Libraries across the region. Congressional volunteers also wrote notes of encouragement to be placed inside the books, letting kids know that someone is in their corner. It was also great…

Jerry Wnuck was, in many ways, the heart and soul of Everybody Wins DC. His dedication to our students, our volunteers, and our programs was unmatched. Today, EWDC staff and Board of Directors honored his legacy by bringing the joy of reading to Thomson Elementary School where he mentored for many years. Students at the…

Everybody Wins DC in partnership with Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy are proud to unveil a new Little Free Library Read in Color (RiC) library. The library, located on the campus’ All-Star Pavilion includes fully stocked shelves lined with books highlighting diverse characters, elevating marginalized voices, promoting equality, inclusion + social justice. The evening featured…

Executive Director of Everybody Wins DC, Jordi Hutchinson share how they are bringing diversity to the books shared in the Little Free Library. Watch here: https://www.wusa9.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/great-day-washington/dc-s-little-free-library-is-bringing-diversity-to-the-program-with-the-read-in-color-initiative/65-7824807d-206e-43f9-9bb5-0e202fe5b1b1

NBC4: The “Read in Color” Initiative opened a new chapter at the CentroNia Child Care Center in Columbia Heights. Children in areas across the city will have access to 21 free libraries by Labor Day, NBC4’s Molette Green reports. Watch here: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/dc-reading-campaign-promotes-books-for-children-of-color/2717587/