Community Updates
Our team at One Common Unity has been filled with excitement as we prepare for the beginning of our ‘Summer Strong Social Justice Institute’. We continue to call on all young, aspiring artists to join this cohort of students as we embark on a summer of theater, friendship, social-emotional learning, and building youth leadership in…
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On May 28, 2024, One Common Unity’s Peace Together division, led by Luisa Marino (Program Manager), Johneé Wilson (Director of Training), and Hermione Rhones (OST Senior Program Facilitator), partnered with the National Association for the Advancement of Returning Citizens (NAARC) and their Cure the Streets team. The collaboration aimed to facilitate a day-long training on…
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Washington, DC, February 23, 2024 – One Common Unity (OCU) proudly announces Johneé Wilson as their new Director of Training. Johneé dedicates herself to work at the intersection of global service, youth leadership development, and creative storytelling. She co-designed resiliency models for youth leadership and wellness programs with nonprofits in Abuja and Lagos and returned…
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Washington, DC, February 23, 2024 – One Common Unity’s Director of Community Based Behavioral Health, Ashlyn Harty, provided testimony on behalf of the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) as they presented at a city council performance oversight hearing on February 14th, 2024. ONSE has been a close partner of One Common Unity’s Peace…
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One Common Unity’s Peace Together intervention, funded by the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants, aims to create safe spaces where young people can utilize their creativity and self-expression skills to heal from violent incidents. The Peace Together staff collaborates with trusted adults in the community of the youth that have been impacted by…
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Washington, DC, October 23, 2023 – One Common Unity (OCU) proudly announces Marina Eisenberg as their new Senior Director of Finance and Administration. A mission-driven nonprofit leader, Marina has dedicated her career to developing efficient systems, building strategic infrastructure, and expanding access for students and families from underserved communities. Impacted by her experience of growing…
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Washington, DC, August 2023 – One Common Unity (OCU) proudly announces Jake Frelick, LICSW as the new Senior Director of Programs. Jake is a licensed independent clinical social worker and youth development professional. Jake worked as the Arts, Leadership, and Health Manager at a community-based organization in Chicago called Alternatives. Jake received his Masters degree…
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Thank you to everybody who attended this year’s Fly By Light Summer Showcase! It was an amazing evening filled with lively, heartfelt performances from the Fly By Light youth and staff. Special shout out to Roosevelt High School for allowing us to use their auditorium! The lineup of performers included: You can check out a…
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Washington, DC, May 2023 – One Common Unity (OCU) is thrilled to announce our annual Fly By Light Summer Showcase, to be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 6:00 pm ET in the atrium of Roosevelt High School. Audience members will experience the arts in action as youth from various wards of DC give…
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Please help us reach our ambitious end-of-year giving goal of $15,000. When you give to OCU, you give DC’s youth a chance at healing. OCU’s Fly By Light program teaches youth the healing power of the arts, nature, and community connection. Fly By Light nature retreats offer youth a chance to get out of the city and…
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