Community Service – 华府青年 CYOC

中美青少年2025秋季“云上交流”项目圆满落幕：跨越山海的友谊之桥

By: Daniel Guo

正值2026马年新春来临之际，美国华府青年义工俱乐部（Capital Youth Outreach Club，简称 CYOC）完成了向中国云南省麻栗坡县第一小学和民族中学全体师生拜年视频的录制。通过精心录制的视频CYOC全体义工同学们向中国云南的老师同学们送上真挚的节日问候。

1月19日青春赞歌 ——首届国际华府杰出青年颁奖盛典欢迎您

By: 首届“华府杰出青年”颁奖盛典组委会

青春赞歌——首届国际华府青年节暨首届”华府杰出青年颁奖盛典”（Youth Spotlight · CYOC Award Ceremony）将于2026年1月19日在美国马里兰州（Bender JCC，Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD 20852）隆重举行。本次盛典由CYOC主办，获美中经济文化交流协会、美中工商联合会、美中创新创业联盟、美中文化产业协会、希望中文学校、美中实验学校、AANHPI-YAA、大华府健康服务中心、Frederick亚美中心、印度青年对青年、越南青年联盟、韩国文化艺术中心、So What Else等各族裔组织倾力协办。这是一场跨越山海，跨族裔、跨语言、跨代际的青年力量与社会价值的公共庆典。

CYOC Fall Donation Drive & Fundraising

By: Peishi Yu

On November 16, the Capital Youth Outreach Club (CYOC) held the 2025 Fall Donation Drive at Thomas S. Wootton High School. The drive collected items from community members, including clothing, shoes, toys, household items, furniture, school supplies, art materials, and laptops. These donations will support underserved families and students in the DMV area.

Reflection Report – CYOC 2025 Fall Donation Drive

By George, 8th Grade

The CYOC 2025 Fall Donation Drive was a great success! This was the second time Ruichen and I hosted the event. We organized our first donation drive in the summer of 2025, and this time Kevin also joined us as part of the organizing team. Even though we already had experience, we still learned a lot and worked even better together.

回馈社区：华府青年秋季募捐活动汇聚温暖力量

作者：Ruichen Feng（CYOC报道组） | 中文校正：Joy Wu | 摄影：华府青年志愿者

马里兰州，2025年11月16日 — 在寒风呼啸的清晨，2025年华府青年（CYOC）“秋季募捐·温暖社区”活动在Wootton高中的停车场顺利启动。在短短半天时间内，CYOC收集了超过1万件物资，装满了一辆大型货车的车箱。捐赠物品涵盖冬季外套、毛衣、靴子、毯子及其他季节性衣物，儿童玩具、书籍、背包、厨房用品、美术用品，以及各类生活必需品。同时，多家本地小企业也慷慨提供新物品和库存商品，进一步扩大了捐赠的影响力。这份热情与奉献，充分彰显了CYOC对社区弱势群体的关心与支持，也让此次募捐成为CYOC历年来最成功的一次社区活动之一。

United in Service: Community Unites to Support Federal Workers During Shutdown

By Ruichen Feng (CYOC Reporting Team) | Photography: CYOC Volunteers

Rockville, MD, November 2, 2025 — As the U.S. federal government shutdown extends beyond one month, many federal employees in the Washington metropolitan area are struggling to make ends meet. With two consecutive missed paychecks and rising living costs, families across the DMV region are facing growing financial hardship, including concerns about putting food on the table.

Special Food Distribution Day for Furloughed Federal Workers

By: George Wang

On Sunday, November 2, I had the privilege of participating in a Special Food Distribution Day organized by So What Else as part of their Federal Worker Relief Program. The event took place at the Food Rescue Bank, located at 4924 Wyaconda Rd, North Bethesda, MD, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The goal of this initiative was to support federal employees and contractors affected by the government shutdown by providing them with fresh food, essential supplies, and hot meals prepared with care and love.

Behind the Finish Line: My Marathon Volunteer Experience

By: Diana H. Zhao

When I volunteered at the charity marathon, I thought it would just be another early morning event. I didn’t expect it to be such a fun and inspiring experience. I signed up to help out and earn some service hours, but I ended up learning how powerful teamwork, encouragement, and kindness can be. From setting up the inflatables and helping kids, I learned that helping others can be just as rewarding as running the race itself.

Fueled by Spirit, Not Speed

By Camille Hu

A charity marathon is more than a race; it’s a movement of compassion and unity. Each stride represents care, perseverance, and a desire to make the world better. Participants run not just for themselves, but for those who can’t. Behind the scenes, there are always people working hard to make the event possible. As a member of the CYOC, I volunteered to help set up at the charity marathon on October 4. It was an amazing experience filled with energy, teamwork, and joy. The event took place early in the morning, and volunteers like me helped set up water stations, hand out food, and organize activities for children. It felt wonderful to be part of something that brought people together for such a meaningful cause.

MoCo CARES Charity Race – Volunteer Reflection Report

By: George Wang

On October 4, 2025, I had an amazing opportunity to volunteer at the 4th Annual MoCo CARES Charity Race, an inspiring community event hosted by So What Else and Covenant Life School. The race brings together local families, businesses, and volunteers to support children and families in need across Montgomery County.