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Washington Post Article: An after-school program in Trump’s backyard struggles to survive DOGE cuts

June 3, 2025

Aspire was honored to recently be featured in a Washington Post article that highlighted the impact of AmeriCorps funding cuts on our students, AmeriCorps members,…

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Torch Award for Ethical Leadership

Paula Fynboh Receives Torch Award for Ethical Leadership

May 21, 2025

Aspire’s Executive Director, Paula Fynboh, was awarded the 2025 Torch Award for Ethical Leadership by Leadership Center of Arlington! The Torch Award for Ethical Leadership…

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Rising Together: Update 2

Updates on AmeriCorps Funding Cuts: Rising Together with our Community

May 6, 2025

Since Aspire was impacted by DOGE cuts to AmeriCorps on April 28th, we have finalized a plan that will allow us to continue serving and…

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Spread the word

Spread the Word and Make Your Voice Heard

May 6, 2025

Thank you for your partnership and support of Aspire! We’ve put together this toolkit with resources you can use to advocate for Aspire and speak…

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Fundraising toolkit

Rising Together Fundraising Toolkit

May 6, 2025

Thank you for your partnership and support of Aspire! We’ve put together this toolkit with ideas and sample language that you can use to help…

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Media coverage

Media Coverage on Aspire and AmeriCorps Cuts

May 6, 2025

Follow along with Aspire in the news! We’ll update this page periodically. For media/press inquiries, please contact Aspire’s Executive Director, Paula Fynboh, at paula@aspireafterschool.org or…

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