DC Youth Power Network

After seven months of meetings, organizing, and tireless persistence, DC Youth Power Network (YPN) was able to secure sorely-needed upgrades to the Parkview Recreation Center and Bruce-Monroe Park in NW DC. Ward 1 Councilmember Jim Graham delivered on his promise to provide eight new desktop computers, new art supplies, and a new pool table to Parkview, and restated a commitment to reline and resurface the basketball court this fall.
YPN also celebrated the installation of two basketball courts, a tennis court, green space, and community gardens at the old Bruce Monroe school site on lower Georgia Avenue. YPN is currently in discussions with Councilmember Graham about finding $150,000-$200,000 to run youth-focused programs on site at Bruce-Monroe Park.
On July 14th, youth leaders from YPN and adult leaders from Washington Interfaith Network held a 120-person action at Parkview Rec to thank Councilmember Graham for fulfilling his promises and to celebrate their joint victory. YPN looks forward to continuing our strong and positive working relationship with Councilmember Graham in the months and years to come.

Ward 1 Councilmember Jim Graham at YPN's action at Parkview Recreation Center

The newly-renovated Bruce-Monroe Park