GROWING UP

🔥 Growing Up Inc. Spring Break Takeover – Motion Moguls! 🔥 Growing Up Inc. ran an intensive Spring Break program where our young moguls didn’t just pass time… they leveled UP 💼🎥👕 From ideas to execution, youth stepped into entrepreneurship, creativity, and leadership in real time. With the Support of our Safe Passage team and partners we were able to create a safe creative learning space for our youth. Our Ambassadors are so much more than monitors they are bridge builders! 💡 Learned the game 🎯 Pitched their ideas 💰 Made money moves 🤝 Built connections This wasn’t just a program… it was a movement 💯 Proud of every young leader building their future RIGHT NOW. @thedifferencesociety 🤝 Powered by The Center for Nonprofit Advancement & Safe Passage @murielbowser @centernonprof @dcdpr @gawdeyevizualz 🚀 Tap in with us: #MotionMoguls #GrowingUpInc #SpringBreakProgram #YouthEntrepreneurs #SafePassage NonprofitImpact DMVYouth FutureLeaders

Growing Up Inc. was proud to participate in Mayor Bowser’s 10th Annual Spring Cleanup during National Volunteer Week. Our team joined the Ward 5 cleanup in Ivy City, helping beautify the community and show what partnership looks like in action. We were grateful to team up with @naarcdc , @curethestreets , @csosa , and @dpr alongside @murielbowser to serve the neighborhood together. Community safety starts with community pride. 💚 #GrowingUpInc #growingup #Ward5 #IvyCity #DCSpringCleanup NationalVolunteerWeek CommunityService ViolencePrevention SafePassage

🚀 MOTION MOGULS: FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS 💼🔥 We’re bringing opportunity, mentorship, and real-world skills straight to our youth this spring! 🎯 FREE Youth Spring Program 📍 Trinidad Recreation Center 📅 April 13 – April 17, 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Daily) This isn’t just a program… it’s a launchpad 💥 ✨ Youth will: ✔️ Build their own business ideas ✔️ Learn about money & entrepreneurship ✔️ Work with real mentors ✔️ Compete in a Pitch Contest (April 17th) ✔️ Be recognized for their hard work 🍽️ PLUS: Each participant receives dinner, a gift card, and a gift bag! 👥 Who can join? Ages 12–18 (Limited spots available!) 🔗 Register NOW: https://forms.gle/UNLEdtwnm89ppxYBA 📲 Or scan the QR code on the flyer! Let’s empower the next generation to think bigger, move smarter, and lead the future 💡 👉🏾 Please share with your friends, family, schools, and community! #MotionMoguls #GrowingUpInc #YouthEntrepreneurs #DCYouth #SafePassage CommunityImpact YouthPrograms FutureLeaders Entrepreneurship DCEvents

A picture is worth a thousand words but the memories are priceless 🐝📸🏁 #BTS of our #FREE family picture day giveback! It’s time to put our differences aside & focus on the main goal #UNITY ! It’s not about the holidays it’s about becoming a community again building the village to make impact 🫶🏾🤲🏾 Always a big s/o to everybody that showed up to help out from camera teams, volunteers, families and more. Much love. Music by : I BET IT BUZZ CAMP #OUT on all platforms #PEACEMAS

🎓 CONGRATULATIONS TO Taji & Tyesha 🎓 We proudly celebrate Taji and Tyesha (2 of our stellar @__growing_up Violence Prevention Specialist), graduates of the DC Peace Academy @peacefordc , who have officially completed their training in their Violence Intervention Program. Their commitment to the communities they serve goes far beyond a title—this journey reflects dedication, discipline, and a deep responsibility to create safer, stronger neighborhoods. Through the Academy, they gained critical violence prevention, conflict mediation, and community intervention skills that will directly impact lives on the ground. 👏🏾 Special shoutout to Antoine Gatlin @dc_over_everything and Nakeda Gilbert @key423_ for their steady, intentional leadership over the Academy. Your guidance continues to shape leaders who are prepared, grounded, and community-driven. 🏆 And a huge salute to Kray @kray__chang the Valedictorian, for his hard work, focus, and excellence throughout the program. You set the bar high. # This is what investing in people looks like. This is what community leadership looks like. This is the work. 💪🏾 #DCPeaceAcademy #ViolencePrevention #CommunityLeadership #GraduationDay growingup

✨ FREE Family Holiday Photos! 🎄📸 Growing Up is giving back to the community with professional family photos — with Santa or your loved ones! Join us December 20th, 10AM–3PM at 4941 Beech Rd, Temple Hills. Every family receives 4 digital photos + 1 printed photo (while supplies last). Let’s capture memories that will last a lifetime ❤️ #GrowingUpDC #CommunityFirst #HolidayJoy

Trinidad Betta Thanksgiving Giveaway was a blessing! Through the power of partnership, we were able to provide 500 turkeys and 200 baskets to our neighbors — ensuring families could sit down to a warm meal this holiday. This isn’t once-a-year work; it’s part of the ongoing commitment to keep our community supported, connected, and uplifted. Grateful for every hand that served, donated, and showed love. Community wins when we all show up. 🫶🏾🦃 s/o @curethestreets @kippdccollegepreparatory @thedifferencesociety @walkingbankroll @bettaman202 @zacharyforward5 @cm_mcduffie @_brandkings #safepassage #montellobarbershop

Big milestone! On November 14th I officially graduated from CVILA Chicago University — and I’m proud to say I was a Capstone Winner for my project Safe Passage Bridges. Grateful for the journey, the growth, and everyone who pushed me to keep leveling up. This is only the beginning. 🙌🏾✨ Purpose. Leadership. Impact. We’re just getting started. #CVILA #SafePassageBridges #Graduation #LeadershipJourney #CommunityImpact #GrowingUpDC #growingupdmv #FREECOTEY

THIS SATURDAY WE ARE Proud to stand with our Trinidad partners for the 14th Annual Betta Thanksgiving Turkey Drive! Serving families, strengthening community, and keeping the love going. 12pm to 4PM IN FRONT OF MONTELLO BARBERSHOP! 🦃🧡 FOR DONATIONS: DM/ TEXT 202-945-3918 If you are interested in volunteering please don’t hesitate to call @bettaman202 @__growing_up @thedifferencesociety @walkingbankroll @curethestreets

“Turning youthful potential into powerful change. 🚀 Together, we are building the next generation of leaders. #GrowingUpdc #growingupdmv #growingupmd #YouthEmpowerment” Great example of how #changemakers can help with our youth #KAMARI @walkingbankroll 📸 by @familyfirstfilms_

Whole lotta love, laughs, and live music at KIPP College Prep Homecoming 💥 TCB @bouncebeatkingz brought the bounce 🥁 and special guest @realnameeko EKO brought the heat 🔥🎤 S/o to the KIPP team and Growing Up Violence Prevention Specialists for makin’ sure the youth have a safe space to turn up & be free! 💫 Powered by Growing Up Inc. #CommunityVibes #SafeSpaces #GrowingUpDC #KIPPHoco #SafeAndLit

Supervisor Naki Green “Nothing beats moments like this — when our former students stop by to reconnect, reflect, and remind us why mentorship matters” 💚 #PEERMEDIATORS Once a part of Growing Up, always family. #GrowingUpDC #YouthMentorship #CommunityStrong #KIPP #ViolencePrevention