Gathering – 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 Frederick Chapter Meeting

By: Salena He

Enthusiasm is building in the Frederick County area as CYOC is preparing to open a brand-new chapter in our local community. On the 7th of December, I attended a Zoom meeting with several other students, parents, and leaders to discuss this exciting opportunity.

CYOC Frederick Branch Opening Ceremony

By: James Huang

On December 7, CYOC held an online ceremony to officially launch its Frederick County branch. Students from across the county came together to celebrate the opening day, joined by adults who offered a brief introduction to CYOC and its mission. Around 23 people attended the ceremony, creating an energized environment for collaboration and new ideas.

CYOC Frederick Board Officially Established on December 7

By: Sophie Xu

Capital Youth Outreach Club (CYOC) is a vibrant, youth-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2018. CYOC brings together more than 700 young people from diverse backgrounds around the world, dedicated to advancing civic engagement, public service, and cross-cultural exchange. Through a wide range of innovative, cross-disciplinary programs and partnerships, CYOC youth continually broaden their horizons in practice, fostering leadership, empathy, and organizational skills. Centered on core areas such as youth empowerment, cultural exchange, community service, and leadership development, CYOC creates a profound and positive impact on the community. For its outstanding contributions to youth development, CYOC has earned broad recognition from academia and community leaders.

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。

记参加 SWE 志愿服务

By: Grace Yan

So What Else (SWE) 是一家 501(c)(3) 非营利组织，致力于为巴尔的摩-华盛顿地区的弱势群体提供食品救助、家庭物资和青少年项目。通过阅读、体育和艺术等课外活动，SWE 不仅改善了儿童和家庭的生活，也鼓励更多青少年参与志愿服务，带动社区形成良性循环。

Love, Action, and Hope: CYOC Joins SWE Charity Appreciation Event, Witnessing the Power of Collaboration

By Ruichen Feng (CYOC)

On the evening of September 10, 2025, the nonprofit organization So What Else (SWE) held its first-ever “Partner & Sponsor Appreciation Event” at Silo Falls in Brookeville, MD. Representatives from 25 nonprofit and philanthropic partner organizations, along with nearly 85 volunteers and supporters, gathered to celebrate past achievements, share experiences, and envision future community initiatives. The Capital Youth Outreach Club (CYOC) attended as one of SWE’s 25 partner organizations.

华府青年CYOC Chamber Ensemble 正式成立：用音乐连接梦想与责任

By 华府青年媒体报道组 Ruichen feng

中文校正：Joy Wu, September 2025

2025年9月1日，在这个凉爽的初秋正午，CYOC（Capital Youth Outreach Club）的第一支弦乐团——CYOC Chamber Ensemble 正式开启了首次排练。随着第一首合奏乐曲的奏响，这支由16位热爱音乐的青少年组成的乐队宣告成立，开启了他们用音乐服务社区、传播文化的全新旅程。

A Journey Through the Chinese Culture Festival

By: Diana H. Zhao

This year, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Chinese Culture Festival in Washington, DC. It was an unforgettable experience that not only helped me learn more about my culture and tradition, but it also helped me connect with other people.