We embrace the familiar, we support what we know, and we cheer our champions. But, intrinsically, all of us have a profound desire to create THE new, different, and innovative model of excellence that will broaden and expand the lives of at least one fellow citizen. All of us who are familiar with OIC know that it has been a champion of people since its inception. In the words of our late Dr. Leon Sullivan, "A hand up, not a hand out" amplifies the mission of OIC throughout the United States of America, touching lives and making persons whole who dare to make a difference.
Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington, DC (OIC/DC), was chartered in 1999 to continue the mission and philosophy of OIC America, Inc. at a local level. OIC/DC has taken on the challenge of cultivating and preserving our most precious resource, our people, and is forging ahead with innovative programs that are touching many lives. Programs that uplift people and improve their lives, build on networks and establishing linkages that embrace our most precious resource.
Alumni
As a former trainee and graduate of OIC, you have the power and means to create living models for achievements for all citizens, regardless of race, creed, or color. How will this be achieved? By your time and contribution to the OIC/DC mission of excellence. EVERYONE can and should contribute.
As an Alumnae of OIC/DC, how can I contribute?
This is easy! PARTICIPATION. Your time and efforts can touch many lives through membership and work that benefit trainees and community as a whole. Your work can take the form of volunteerism, financial support, and donations of materials and equipment, just to state a few of the resources that are needed. Your contributions can and will sustain and expand the goals and objectives of OIC/DC and, simultaneously, provide students with skills need to accomplish personal and professional goals that will promote self-worth, lf-accomplishment, and self-sufficiency as graduates of an OIC/DC program.
For more information, contact Phyllis Washington at (202) 563-3999.
