By Katrina Avila
At Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (SYC/W6MA), we are committed to ensuring that Black and Brown youth and families across DC have the resources they need to thrive. Our focus on the safety, well-being, and dignity of our neighbors drives our work, which includes after-school programs, tutoring, and essential community support. Since our founding, we’ve been dedicated to providing crucial resources, including food, cleaning supplies, school materials, digital devices, household items, and clothing, to those who need them most.
Our ongoing partnership with Christ United Methodist Church (CUMC) in Southwest DC, along with other grassroots organizations, is key to our success. Thanks to the generous support of our donors and volunteers, we’re able to organize supply drives, distribute food alongside partners like CUMC, and launch new initiatives. Together, we are building a stronger, more equitable community and working toward a safer future for all.
Interested in Contributing? Explore Ways to Get Involved with SYC/W6MA:
● Support Our Unhoused Neighbors: Help provide essential supplies to unhoused community members across DC. Browse and purchase much-needed items from our wishlist at bit.ly/sycw6ma-tentlist. For questions, contact us at info@serveyourcitydc.org.
● Volunteer as a Virtual Tutor: Join SYC/W6MA’s Free School for Unlimited Youth program, which offers FREE virtual tutoring for Black and Brown K-12 students across DC. We’re seeking dedicated college students, graduate students, and professionals to tutor in various subjects. Interested? Sign up at bit.ly/sycvolunteertutor or email us at youthenrichment@serveyourcitydc.org to learn more.
Strengthen Our Impact with a Donation: Your financial support is essential in sustaining our work. Donations made at bit.ly/sycw6ma-donate directly contribute to our programs and outreach efforts, including our support of CUMC’s 5000 Food Ministry, helping to combat food insecurity in Southwest DC. Every contribution enables us to purchase food in bulk, maximizing our ability to serve those in need. Stay Connected: Keep up with our latest programs and initiatives by visiting serveyourcitydc.org. Together, we keep us safe!