New Community for Children

ABLE is featured in the new video about New Community for Children. Take a look at our awesome program:

Reach for College!

ABLE has teamed up with Shaw Community Ministry to provide a weekly college prep class for our high school students!

More Farmers Market Photos!

Here are more photos from the White House Farmers Market where our students sold homemade soaps, scrubs, lotions and miscellaneous items.

The Poets of ABLE

We're proud to present two fantastic lyricists currently attending ABLE- Jahi & Xavier. Check out the link below to sample some of their music (some of which was written here at ABLE!).

http://www.reverbnation.com/blackkauli

Tuesday Interview - Avaya & L'yrics

ABLE Minds talked to students Avaya and L'yrics. Both 5th graders attend ABLE HQ and are best friends. Here they talk about some of the things they like at school and ABLE, while imparting advice to fellow students.

ABLE Voices: What's your favorite subject at school?
Avaya: Writing.
L'yrics: Science and non-fiction writing.

AV: What do you like about ABLE?
A: I get homework done and then I can play a bit. Plus, there are snacks.
L: Same for me. I like how people communicate. The activities- double dutch, step. Children can learn and have fun. It's the best afternoon school.

AV: What do you like about your school?
A: I made a lot of new friends. Teachers are nice and they help you, but they won't give you answers...maybe hints.
L: Teachers there teach you more than you already know. Plus they help you with manners and respect. Work hard and be nice.

AV: What advice would you give your peers?
A: Be respectful. Do not talk back to your teacher. Always do work. Do not have a fit or be threatful.
L: Always try to get to college and worry about your education. Nothing else except your work, family, and friends.

S.A.T. Prep

We're looking for a few good students...

S.A.T. Prep classes were instituted into ABLE programming in spring of 2010 and since then we've been able to help 20 high school students with free instruction for the test. We're looking to recruit new students for the remainder of the school year and if you know of any high school students in need, contact Mark Pagán, ABLE program director, at mpagan@ncfc-dc.org.

S.A.T. Prep classes are every Monday from 6-8 at NCFC HQ.

White House Farmers Market

This fall, ABLE teamed up with City Blossoms for a very special program. Students worked in a public garden, harvesting and learning about plants and herbs. Within a few weeks the students created a business plan and at the end of November had a chance to sell homemade soaps and scrubs at a farmers market in DC. They did a tremendous job and sold the majority of what they made!

A congratulations goes out to our students and a thank you to City Blossoms and the White House Farmers Market for helping our students reach their goal!