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Service is Everywhere in DC: Exhibit showcases the history of community service in the DC Metropolitan area

February 19, 2025

The DC Public Library in Washington, DC, is proud to host the pilot "Service is Everywhere in DC" exhibit. This groundbreaking installation, organized by the National Museum and Center for Service, highlights the rich history and impactful projects of community service within the DC Metro Area. The exhibit will debut at the Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library at 5401 South Dakota Ave NE, where it will be on view from January 9 to April 18, 2025. Following this installation, the exhibit will travel to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street, NW (April 21-June 27).


Co-created with organizations including the DC Public Library, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, and the Rotary Club of Washington DC, this exhibit serves as a model for how every community across the country can create their own museums of service. Funded in part by Humanities DC, the exhibit demonstrates how these organizations have shaped community service efforts over the years. The exhibit features stories from diverse service professionals - from first responders to teachers, healthcare workers to humanitarian aid workers.


In addition to the exhibit, there will be accompanying programming led by the YMCA and Rotary, offering workshops and interactive sessions to engage visitors and inspire community involvement.


Visitors will learn about the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington's history and explore the Rotary Club’s initiatives, such as providing dictionaries to every 3rd grader and advocating for legislation to ensure every foster child has luggage, promoting dignity and respect.


Join us in celebrating the spirit of service that permeates our city, and discover how you can contribute to ongoing and future projects.


For more information visit: www.nmcfs.org/serviceiseverywhereindc


Press contact: Julie Budkowski, Managing Director, National Museum and Center for Service press@nmcfs.org


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