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Sitar Sustainers’ Monthly Gifts Transform Childrens’ Lives
WWPR’s nonprofit pro bono client Sitar Arts Center provides children and teens across the District with high-quality, affordable afterschool and summer enrichment opportunities in visual, performing, and digital arts. The community mainstay, which serves more than 900... [Read more...]
Press Release: WWPR Announces Finalists For 2019 Washington PR Woman of the Year Award
WASHINGTON, DC (October 9, 2019) — Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) announced today the three finalists for its Woman of the Year Award. This 2019 year marks the 30th anniversary since WWPR introduced the esteemed award, which was created to recognize... [Read more...]
For Working Families, Sitar’s Aftercare Program Fills a Critical Need
Aftercare. A simple term but an often complex system to navigate for parents whose jobs don’t allow them to pick up their kids when the school day ends. Beyond getting kids from school to an aftercare facility, the cost can be a factor, making even convenient or... [Read more...]
Member Spotlight: Meet Wendy Hagen, 2018 Recipient of the 2018 Woman of the Year Award
How I Got Started Prior to starting her own, Wendy was the EVP/Partner with Porter Novelli where she ran the strategic planning and research group. When leaving Porter in 2009, she wanted to focus on the aspect of the work she was most passionate about: brand... [Read more...]
5 Ways Sitar’s Early Childhood Arts Program Develops the Whole Child
The Early Childhood Arts Program at Sitar is uniquely designed to provide a safe space where children can discover, explore and develop their inherent talents. The program uses art as a vehicle to foster self-confidence and self-esteem in children younger than six... [Read more...]