Our Mission
We strive to bring free after school and summer programs to children who do not have access to them. Our diverse curriculum are designed to inspire community engagement. Continuing to emphasize fun and safety, we create a sense of well-being and self-efficacy.
“So What Else made us mature a little more… learning how to take care of the community, that’s the understanding. Also, they like to have fun; that’s the most important thing.”
What We've Achieved
- Strengthened the quality and depth of available Out of School Time programs in the DC region with +40 weekly after school opportunities every semester
- Developed relationships with over 35 community partner sites to create a brighter future for our children
- Provided 12 weeks of FREE summer programming every summer since 2013
- Engaged +2,000 youth youth with service projects and activities through our Big Idea workshop and After School Service Fairs
- Connected +3,000 volunteers to date with meaningful service experiences
- Expanded our services into Baltimore City, serving at 5 sites with 16 weekly classes during the school year