Welcome
ACC TRANSFORMERS RITE OF PASSAGE EXPERIENCE (R.O.P.E) SE DC YOUTH PROGRAM
"The Lifeline for Youth EoTR"
ABOUT THE TRANSFORMERS
OUR VISION
We started meeting at Busboys & Poets MLK in 2019 as a call to action by Andy Shallal to address the violence in our community East of the River. Now we are over fifty organizations strong. Our goal is to unify and work together to provide our youth with the tools, skills, and resources they need to make better choices for a phenomenal future.
OUR MISSION
The TRANSFORMERS initiative, supported by ACC as the fiscal sponsor and funded by the DBH Opioid Abatement Funding, unites various collaborating organizations to empower local youth aged 12-24 in Wards 7 & 8. Together, we provide diverse community youth programs that prepare them for a brighter future and help them realize their dreams.
OUR VALUES
COLLABORATION ~ EMPOWERMENT ~ SERVICE
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed,
citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
Our Partners & Community Stakeholders
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Join us as we educate youth about the dangers of opioid use, strategies for prevention, and how to make safe decisions!