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Doing Big Things with Small Boats
The Alexandria Seaport Foundation offers paid work-based apprentice programs in boatbuilding to help disadvantaged youths develop the discipline, self confidence, workshop and social skills necessary to compete their GED and find a job. Watch video
Turning a Dream into Reality in Springfield
Walking around her store, draped in a blue sari, Veena Mahendru, 57, arranges jewelry: bracelets in various colors, surrounded by shiny, gold earrings, making sure everything remains in perfect shape for her customers. Full article and video
Redefining trash to make a statement
Ask them what they do and they’ll tell you a lot: they take what stores throw out and use it themselves or donate it; they do their part (however small in number they may be) to chip away at what they see as mountains of waste; they try to live their lives in ways that fall outside the cycle of consumerism. (Video, article)
ArtGehna Fabrics Turning a dream into reality in Springfield
Born and raised in Bombay, India, Veena became a textile designer, but it wasn’t until she and her family moved to the United States where her dreams of owning a store would become a reality. (Article)
Georgetown South: Community at the Crossroads
Story of a DC neighborhood that has seen both good times and bad. (Video)
Against the Grain
A story of a community activist that faces social alienation as he speaks out against racism and other civil ills. (Video)
Doing Big Things with Small Boats
The Alexandria Seaport Foundation offers paid work-based apprentice programs in boatbuilding to help disadvantaged youths develop the discipline, self confidence, workshop and social skills necessary to compete their GED and find a job. (Video)