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The Children of Mine Youth Center

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The Children of Mine Youth Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) volunteer based after school program dedicated

The CMCY is the lifeblood of Washington DC’s inner city youth and has housed a safe haven, predominately for youths living in South East Washington, DC, for more than two decades, providing our children with a home cooked meal, tutoring, clothing, cultural development, trips to a local church farm, and field trips to Washington, DC’s cultural attractions.

09/24/2026

Our very own Marcus Ponder will be speaking at the next Anacostia Coordinating Council meeting! Attend to learn more about what’s happening in your community and meet some amazing people! 🙂

06/06/2026

Some of the kids had a birthday party for Mrs Hannah Hawkins! 🎉🥳 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Mrs Hawkins. We love you and miss you. Thank you for all you did for the Center. We will continue your legacy. 🥳🎉🤗💛 6/6 🎉

06/03/2026

Meet Jakobi.

Jakobi is 5 years old and attends Savoy Elementary School. His favorite color is yellow. He loves cheese pizza, building with Legos, marble runs, and just about anything he can create with his hands.

But his favorite activity? Walking down to the Anacostia River and skipping rocks.

Like most children his age, Jakobi is curious, imaginative, and full of energy. He asks questions, explores the world around him, and finds joy in the simple things.

At Children of Mine, we have the privilege of watching young people like Jakobi learn, grow, build friendships, and simply be kids.

When you support Children of Mine, you're helping create opportunities for children like Jakobi to have a safe place after school, enjoy a hot meal, participate in enriching activities, and be surrounded by adults who care about their future.

As summer approaches, that support becomes even more important.

If you have not already done so, we invite you to become a monthly supporter of Children of Mine Youth Center. A gift of just $20 per month helps us continue providing the programs, meals, mentorship, and safe spaces our youth rely on every day.

Most importantly, it helps ensure children like Jakobi have a place where they can continue to learn, play, explore, and dream.

Thank you for believing in our youth. Sign up for our newsletter today at childrenofminedc.org. On the home page, scroll to the bottom and subscribe.

04/29/2026

Our older kids are learning music with Mr. Adrian. 🎶

He’s the best! He works hard to ensure our kids have the best time, but also teaches them the importance of really understanding and how to play well together. Our kids get to spend this quality time with Mr. Adrian every week, something they really look forward to! Thank you, Mr. Adrian, for all you do. 💛 … Support our ’s !

https://childrenofminedc.org/give/

03/17/2026

Dear Friends and Supporters, join our newsletter to get the latest updates and learn how you can support the Center.

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Read the latest article below.
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Every day at Children of Mine Youth Center, 30 young people walk through our doors looking for more than just a program; they are looking for a place where they feel safe, supported, and inspired.

Here, they receive hot meals prepared daily by a dedicated team, explore creativity through art classes twice a week, and learn the rhythms and history of African drumming every Monday afternoon.

Our youth also experience meaningful cultural opportunities that help them see themselves reflected in history, culture, and possibility. This year alone, our students visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture, attended movies and local art shows, and traveled to the National Great Blacks In Wax Museum during Black History Month. These experiences help expand their understanding of the world and their place within it.

Our program is rooted in culture, care, and community — and it exists because people like you believe our children deserve the very best opportunities to grow and succeed.

As we prepare for the summer months, we are working to raise $20,000 to continue providing a safe and enriching environment for our youth while school is out.

Summer can be a critical time for young people. With your support, we can ensure our children remain active, engaged, and surrounded by mentors and positive opportunities during the months ahead.

If you are able, we invite you to support this effort and help us continue this important work. You can also help by sharing this message with friends, family, or colleagues who believe in investing in our children and strengthening our community.

Ways you can support our youth

- $100 helps provide program supplies for our students

- $500 supports arts, cultural programming, and activities

- $1,000 helps provide daily meals (snack and dinner)

Together, we can continue creating a place where our youth feel valued, supported, and empowered for success.

With gratitude,

Marcus Ponder
Board President
Children of Mine Youth Center

03/05/2026

A HUGE shoutout to our amazing art teacher, Ms .just.paints! She’s super talented and deserves to be celebrated. 🎉🖼️🎨🖌️

Recently, a few of our young ladies were blessed to attend and support Ms. Britnee’s Art Show. They enjoyed it! 🙂 THANK YOU, Ms .just.paints, for all that you do. 🧡

02/02/2026

Happy Black History Month! We are grateful to all who came before us and to those doing the work today, ensuring a brighter future for us all.

01/16/2026

Happy Friday, Everyone! Looking for ways to give back to your community? Partner with us today for $20 a month. Every dollar supports our FREE After School Program. 💛

01/08/2026

Partner with us today! 💛 https://childrenofminedc.org/give/

01/01/2026

From all of us at Children of Mine Youth Center, we wish our families, community, and generous donors a Happy New Year 2026—may it be filled with peace, purpose, and continued hope.🥳🤩💛

Address

2263 Mt View Place SE
Washington D.C., DC
20020

Opening Hours

Monday	3:30pm - 6pm
Tuesday	3:30pm - 6pm
Thursday	3:30pm - 6pm
Friday	3:30pm - 6pm

Telephone

+12026101055

Website

https://linktr.ee/childrenofmineyouthcenter

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