About us
DC kids need considerably more support than schools are currently able to provide. Two out of three DC students are reading below grade level‒more than 60,000 kids; nearly one in four are chronically absent at least one day a week. DC Tutoring & Mentoring Initiative (DCTMI) is working to change that.
Founded in 2016, DCTMI has recruited more than 3,000 volunteers in 2023 for our 50+ nonprofit partner organizations and schools at farmers markets and other outdoor events and spaces. These volunteers go on to serve through our partner organizations as “big brothers and sisters,” mentors to help high school students navigate the challenges of young adulthood, tutors to help elementary school students improve their reading and math skills, and much more.
Our goal is for at least 1 in 10 DC adults to get involved as a tutor or mentor, so every student has access to extra support. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of students, strengthen our schools, foster a sense of community, and create a brighter future for all residents in our city.
Upcoming events
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Community Walk: Get Grounded with DCTMI
Grounded: Plant Shop, Cafe, & Wellness Studio, 1913 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC, USPlease click here to RSVP on Eventbrite.
Join us for a community walk along the Anacostia Trail in aligning self-care with service! You'll walk and chat with community members using prompt cards to spark conversations around service, self-care, and community. Meet like-minded community members also looking to give back to others and themselves!
Meet us at 9:00am on Saturday, July 25th at Grounded Cafe (1913 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020) to get your prompt cards. At 9:15am, our walk will begin to the Anacostia Trail right around the corner. We'll walk up to the basketball courts between River Park and Park Field 7, then back to Grounded for some refreshing drinks & to wrap up!
Plus, get 15% off any menu items and 20% off wellness classes when you join the event!
We need volunteers year-round: during the summer, fall, and spring to support the youth in the DC area. You tell us when you're available, what age group you'd like to work with, and whether you want to mentor or tutor, and we'll do our best to find an easy way for YOU to get involved!
You do NOT need a college degree -- just a good heart and a willingness to be a reliable, caring adult in a student's life.
DCTMI connects you with volunteer opportunities across 70+ programs in DC in the mornings, afternoons, evenings, and on weekends! Volunteers can help in a traditional tutoring environment or more flexible mentoring programs.
Got questions? Email or text us at info@dcTutorMentor.org or 202-688-1261.
We can't wait to see you there!
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