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'''Wikimedia District of Columbia''' is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to the advancement of general knowledge and the collection, development, and dissemination of educational content under a free license or in the public domain.
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<p class="plainlinks">'''Wikimedia District of Columbia''' is the [http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Local_chapters regional Wikimedia chapter] serving Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. We are a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to the advancement of general knowledge and the collection, development, and dissemination of educational content under a free license or in the public domain.</p>
   
 
<p class="plainlinks">As an official Wikimedia chapter, we support the aims of the [http://wikimediafoundation.org Wikimedia Foundation], including the work of volunteers on [http://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia] and other [http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Our_projects Wikimedia projects] and numerous other free knowledge initiatives.</p>
To carry out this mission, Wikimedia DC operates education and outreach programs in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and West Virginia.
 
 
<span class="plainlinks">Wikimedia DC is a chapter of the [http://wikimediafoundation.org Wikimedia Foundation], and supports the work of volunteers on [http://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia] and other [http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Our_projects Wikimedia projects], along with numerous other free knowledge initiatives.</span>
 
   
 
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Wikimedia DC operates a number of outreach and educational programs in the DC area and elsewhere:
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Welcome to
Wikimedia
District of Columbia
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Programs

To carry out our mission, Wikimedia DC operates education and outreach programs in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and West Virginia.

People

Wikimedia DC operates a number of outreach and educational programs in the DC area and elsewhere:

Get involved

Whether you're a free culture movement veteran, a newcomer interested in participating for the first time, or simply curious about our mission and programs, it's easy to get involved with Wikimedia DC.

  • Become a member. Joining Wikimedia DC is one of the easiest ways to support our mission. Membership is open to everyone, and several convenient registration options are available.
  • Connect with us online. The best way to stay informed about ongoing programs and upcoming events is to subscribe to the wikimedia-dc mailing list. You can also read our blog, or follow us via social media; we are @wikimediadc on Twitter and wikimediadc on Facebook.
  • Participate in local events. Wikimedia DC hosts a variety of educational and outreach events, from small workshops to large conferences. Most events are open to the public, and everyone is welcome to attend.
  • Apply for a grant. Wikimedia DC provides small grants to individuals, community groups, and nonprofit organizations to fund activities that align with our mission.
  • Donate. Your contribution will help provide critical funding for our educational and outreach programs.

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