"If you want to learn about a culture, listen to the stories. If you want to change the culture, change the stories." Michael Margolis
Your community talks!
Our MISSION
To bridge the gap between vulnerable metropolitan Washington, D.C. residents and crucial health and community resources through education, creating avenues of access, and empowering individuals to advocate for themselves and others.
what we do
Through community workshops, we provide a safe place where people tell their stories and express their need for help. By meeting them where they are, we can encourage the use of appropriate and timely services.
Be in the Know
What you know will help you grow
The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs provide assistance to people with disabilities.
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The SSDI program pays benefits to you and certain family members if you are “insured.” This means that you worked long enough – and recently enough - and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings.
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to adults and children with disabilities who have limited income and resources.
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While these two programs are different, the medical requirements are the same. If you meet the non-medical requirements, monthly benefits are paid if you have a medical condition expected to last at least one year or result in death.
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the Vibe
something to think on. something to feel.
Attend a workshop - tell your story, learn about
community resources, live a better life!
RECORDED workshops and events
We will be back in action soon with live virtual conversations and new recordings!
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Testimonials
Empowering Yourself
& Others
I want to tell others about what I learned at the workshop. I think this program should be held on a monthly basis.
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Participant, Moving Forward workshop
Developing Empathy
In Students
All of the students walked away amazed at the session and learned so much.
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Dr. Donney John, Executive Director, NOVA Scripts
Helping Partners Pour
Love Into Communities
It was a pleasure to collaborate with you again. It was a very raw and moving session and I felt that our work was meaningful, as always.
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Pastor Danielle Bridgeforth, Church of Clarendon
Forum Voices
