Over 100 nonprofit organizations that offer after-school programs in D.C. will now have some extra money to keep kids engaged.
The District’s Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes announced the 113 groups will receive a combined $16.4 million to help around 15,000 school-age kids.
Among the organizations is the GALA Hispanic Theatre in D.C. Executive director Rebecca Medrano said its free Paso Nuevo or “next step” program helps up to 80 Hispanic and Black students ages 14 to 19.





