Let's Read and Let's Move ARC Boys and Girls Club

WHAT: CDFF is partnering with the ARC Boys and Girls Club in Southeast DC, to remind their youth about the importance staying active mentally and physically over the summer. READ, EXERCISE, and EAT RIGHT

WHEN: 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Boys and Girls Club
1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20020

Boys & Girls Clubs are located in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and on U.S. military installations around the world! In 2009, the impact and presence of Boys & Girls Clubs were more important than ever. Amidst the backdrop of an unprecedented economic crisis, Clubs provided a safety net for millions of young people and their families all across the nation. From feeding and nutrition programs that help keep kids healthy to educational initiatives that enhance their performance in school to character-building efforts that instill the importance of community service, Boys & Girls Clubs continued our mission of preparing the next generation for success.

The Let's Read. Let's Move. initiative seeks to combat childhood obesity and summer reading loss by engaging youth in summer reading and physical activity, as well as by providing access to healthy,
affordable food. The initiative is an Administration-wide effort led by the Corporation for National and Community Service in collaboration with First Lady Michelle Obama and five federal agencies - U.S. Department of Education, Department of Interior, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Agriculture, and Institute of Museums and Libraries.