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[Join now »] [Donate »] Wikimedia District of Columbia is the 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. As an official Wikimedia chapter, we support the goals of the Wikimedia Foundation, including the work of volunteers on Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects as well as numerous other free knowledge initiatives. Programs To carry out our mission, Wikimedia DC operates education and outreach programs in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and West Virginia. Academic and educational outreach Learn more » Cultural outreach Learn more » Government outreach and engagement Learn more » International and diplomatic outreach Learn more » Public outreach and education Learn more » People Wikimedia DC operates a number of outreach and educational programs in the DC area and elsewhere: Board of Directors The Board manages the business affairs of Wikimedia DC and provides strategic leadership for our educational programs and partnerships. Learn more about the Board » Staff Wikimedia DC has several staff members, who are responsible for managing many of our day-to-day activities. Learn more about our staff » Members Our members play a crucial role in supporting our educational and outreach programs. Learn more about our members » Volunteers Learn more about our volunteers » 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. Learn more about membership options » Follow us online The best way to stay informed about our programs and events is to subscribe to our mailing list, read our blog, or follow us via social media. See how you can connect with us » Attend a local event Wikimedia DC hosts a variety of educational and outreach events, from small workshops to large conferences. See a calendar of upcoming events » Apply for a grant Wikimedia DC provides small grants to individuals, community groups, and nonprofit organizations to fund activities that align with our mission. Learn more about our grants program » Volunteer your time Learn more about volunteering » Donate Your contribution will help provide critical funding for our educational and outreach programs. Learn more about donation options » Governance Wikimedia DC operates a number of outreach and educational programs in the DC area and elsewhere: Policies See a list of policies » Meetings See a schedule of meetings » Plans and reports See a list of plans a reports »