Programming Gallery
Highlights of some of our most impactful events.
MTVDC Barber Shop Youth Cuts: Perceptions vs. Reality
MTVDC had the opportunity to engage with our youth and gain some knowledge from their point of view regarding their view on perceptions of their communities versus the reality of what youth are experiencing in their community. Youth Ambassador Deonte Isaac was able to provide youth with haircuts while the conversation took place. ❤️
To hear the full conversation, please tune into our Instagram @mutetheviolencedc
Dreams Unleashed Youth Summit: Do-Nut Give Up!🍩💙✨
Mute the Violence DC in partnership with DO.L.L.S & Dreams Inc hosted our Dreams Unleashed Youth Summit: Do-Nut Give Up.
the youth immersed themselves in a vegan donut workshop led by our master chef while learning the art of delicious and cruelty-free treats. The youth also delved into the world of beauty with an introductory lash course, generously provided by Jewells Lash Bar. The creativity continued with the captivating "Dream in a Bottle" workshop by D.O.L.L.S and Dreams Inc., sparking imagination and fostering dreams.
A heartfelt THANK YOU goes out to the Office of Gun Violence Prevention for their trust in us to implement this transformative program and for joining us at the summit. Together, we're shaping dreams and empowering the leaders of tomorrow!
Winter Soiree 2023
Mute the Violence DC has hosted our Winter Soiree and Toy Drive Brunch. Our youth engaged in gingerbread house building and enjoyed a nutritious brunch and gift exchange.
As a treat, we had the pleasure of presenting our youth with awards for excelling in conflict resolution for the 2023 year. We also awarded our AWESOME parents for trusting us and believing in what we can do with our youth!
MTVDC Visual and Graphic Art Design Summer Camp 2023
Mute the Violence DC had the pleasure of hosting our very own Visual and Graphic Art Design summer camp for youth. Over the course of 6 weeks, the youth learned the fundamentals of heat press mug and T-shirt design, and canvas painting, as well as learning Therapeutic Conflict Resolution and Mediation skills to apply to their daily lives.
MTVDC Field Trips 2023
Kicking Gun Violence to the Curb
August 12, 2023
Mute the Vioelnce DC in partnership with Chicken N' Waffles and DC Department of Parks and Recreation to host our Kicking Gun Violence to the Curb Kickball game in honor of the late Linda Harllee Harper.
Hoops for the Culture
April 22, 2023
Mute the Violence DC had the pleasure of hosting our Hoops for the Culture basketball event sponsored by DTLR.
Thankful Meals
The Mute the Violence DC team had the wonderful opportunity to partner with Alliance of Concerned Men on a project called “Thankful Meals.” This event was to serve the community as well as give them opportunity to meet and collaborate with some great players, coaches, staff of the Washington Wizards and Mystics and members of our community!
Feed our Neighbors November 2021
Our team had the pleasure of serving delicious home cooked Thanksgiving meals to our neighbors in Truxton Park. We are pillars in our communities and want to share our resources, especially for those in need.
Stop the Bleed Training December 2022
“Stop the Bleed” training. This training is very essential to know the procedures to stop heavy bleeding of gunshot/stab victims. Although we pray to never have to use these skills, we now have the knowledge to potentially save the life of a victim. We had the pleasure of meeting Dr. James D. Wallace, M.D. as well as Sean Thompson-El, M.A. Clinical research manager for the the Community Violence Intervention Program from the MedStar Washington Hospital Center. They provided outstanding training and were very informative and hands on. Thank you for an amazing and organized training!