The Community Enrichment Project was featured on WJLA News on a segment focused on the need for youth engagement programs to help keep youth engaged during breaks from school.

“With the 50,204 students enrolled in D.C. Public Schools counting down the days until they are off 11 days for the holidays, MPD and community organizations are preparing to make sure every kid stays out of trouble and makes it back when classes pick back up. Lauren Grimes is the founder of The Community Enrichment Project, an organization devoted to engaging with children of the community. She said she understands not having classes or after school programs over the holidays leaves behind a vacuum, which is why her organization engages with the children over these breaks.” Read more and check out the full news segment here.