PLC - progressing life in the community

PLC - progressing life in the community PLC provides culturally-responsive family services throughout the mid-Atlantic. Learn more about NTU™ at https://progressivelifecenter.org/about-us/ntu/.

NTU™: PLC's Unique Clinical Approach and our Work with

In 1983, Progressive Life Center was birthed from the vision of Dr. Frederick Phillips (1946-2018) who saw the need to serve African Americans and other people of color with an approach to health and healing he developed and coined NTU™ (pronounced 'into'). NTU™ identifies and focuses on people’s strengths and not deficits, recogniz

es their good intentions, and recognizes that behavior is purposed to actualize behavior. These basic tenets are still what Progressive Life Center believes is most important for the future of mental health and well-being in our communities. Cultural humility, African- and BIPOC-centered approaches will continue to be needed in order to promote optimal health and personhood. “Within the African principles of extended family and community (Superorganism) it is vitally important to sustain right relationships with our family and communities since relationships are the vessels of spirit-energy” (Phillips, 2018). Over the years, the Association of Black Psychologists ( and https://abpsi.site-ym.com/) has played an important role in our work. Dr. Phillips served as President of the Association of Black Psychologists and like a number of our staff, was a lifetime member. Over the years, Progressive Life Center scholars and clinicians have presented at the Association of Black Psychologists conferences and published articles in the Journal of Black Psychologists, the organizations journal.

🚗 **Opportunity Alert!**This Annual Program Statement (APS) announces the agency’s intention to award funding to entitie...
01/12/2026

🚗 **Opportunity Alert!**

This Annual Program Statement (APS) announces the agency’s intention to award funding to entities that will equip justice-involved youth with the skills, training, and opportunities needed to succeed in the workforce and generate sustainable income. Washington, DC’s Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services (DYRS) will fund age-appropriate programming for two groups: youth ages 14–16 and youth ages 17–21. For youth ages 14–16, programs should focus on building foundational soft skills, work readiness, and career exploration to spark early interest in future pathways. For youth ages 17–21, programs should provide vocational training, apprenticeships, and on-the-job learning experiences as well as leadership development programming that support a clear “learning-to-earning” transition into employment.

📅 Information Session: January 12| 6:00–7:00 PM
🕓 Application Deadline: February 6th

👉 Click the link on out website for full details and to apply!

🚗 **Opportunity Alert!**Progressive Life Center (PLC), on behalf of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYR...
01/12/2026

🚗 **Opportunity Alert!**

Progressive Life Center (PLC), on behalf of the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS), is looking for up to FOUR providers to provide a 6-week Summer Vocational and Workforce training Program under the Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). Vendors shall propose a location to deliver programming within D.C.

📅 Information Session: January 12| 6:00–7:00 PM
🕓 Application Deadline: February 6th

👉 Click the link in our bio for full details and to apply!

🚗 **Opportunity Alert!**Up to $60,000 in funding is now available for individuals or businesses who can provide a certif...
12/12/2025

🚗 **Opportunity Alert!**

Up to $60,000 in funding is now available for individuals or businesses who can provide a certified training and apprenticeship program in the carpentry/construction trade sector for out of school youth at two Credible Messenger sites.

🔧 DYRS is looking for provider to provide a certified training and apprenticeship program in the carpentry/construction trade sector for out of school youth at two Credible Messenger sites.

📅 Information Session: December 15| 6:00–7:00 PM
🕓 Application Deadline: January 2nd

👉 Click the link in our bio for full details and to apply!

🚗 **Opportunity Alert!**Up to $40,000 in funding is now available for individuals or businesses who can provide a certif...
12/12/2025

🚗 **Opportunity Alert!**

Up to $40,000 in funding is now available for individuals or businesses who can provide a certified training and apprenticeship program in the beauty industry.

🔧 DYRS is is looking for a provider to provide a hands-on training & apprenticeship program in the cosmetics and beauty industry.

📅 Information Session: December 15| 6:00–7:00 PM
🕓 Application Deadline: January 2nd

👉 Click the link in our bio for full details and to apply!

💙 VOLT Automotive Funding Opportunity Update - Extended Deadline Due December 19th!Up to $100,000 in funding is availabl...
12/09/2025

💙 VOLT Automotive Funding Opportunity Update - Extended Deadline Due December 19th!

Up to $100,000 in funding is available for individuals or organizations to help the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) strengthen family engagement services that support DC youth and their families.
🏠 DYRS is seeking a provider to train youth at Nee Beginnings in ASE by providing. Both knowledge-based training and hands-on repair work experience in the relevant field.
📅 Information Session: Recording is available on our website
🕓 Application Extended Deadline: December 19th
👉 Learn more and apply here: https://plccommunity.org/funding

💙 Funding Opportunity Update - Due December 2nd!Up to $240,000 in funding is available for individuals or organizations ...
11/21/2025

💙 Funding Opportunity Update - Due December 2nd!

Up to $240,000 in funding is available for individuals or organizations to help the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) strengthen family engagement services that support DC youth and their families.
🏠 DYRS is seeking a provider to help advance its mission of fostering strong, supportive family connections as part of youth rehabilitation and success.
📅 Information Session: Recording is available on our website
🕓 Application Deadline: December 2nd
👉 Learn more and apply here: https://plccommunity.org/funding

💙 Funding Opportunity Reminder - Due November 21st!Up to $240,000 in funding is available for individuals or organizatio...
11/11/2025

💙 Funding Opportunity Reminder - Due November 21st!

Up to $240,000 in funding is available for individuals or organizations to help the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) strengthen family engagement services that support DC youth and their families.
🏠 DYRS is seeking a provider to help advance its mission of fostering strong, supportive family connections as part of youth rehabilitation and success.
📅 Information Session: Recording is available on our website
🕓 Application Deadline: November 21
👉 Learn more and apply here: https://plccommunity.org/funding

Service takes many forms, and so does healing.On this Veterans Day, PLC honors all who have served and acknowledges the ...
11/11/2025

Service takes many forms, and so does healing.
On this Veterans Day, PLC honors all who have served and acknowledges the diversity of their experiences.
We remain committed to providing culturally grounded, community-based support for Veterans and their families across the mid-Atlantic.

🍽️ Funding Opportunity!Up to $240,000 in funding is available for individuals or organizations to partner with the Depar...
11/04/2025

🍽️ Funding Opportunity!

Up to $240,000 in funding is available for individuals or organizations to partner with the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) to provide meal services for DC youth and staff.

🥗 DYRS is seeking a provider to deliver weekly meals as well as meals for trainings, meetings, and special events in support of its mission to nourish and empower youth in care.

📅 Information Session: November 6 | 6:00–7:00 PM
🕓 Application Deadline: November 21

👉 Learn more and apply here: https://plccommunity.org/dyrs-meals/

💙 Funding Opportunity!Up to $100,000 in funding is available for individuals or organizations to help the Department of ...
11/04/2025

💙 Funding Opportunity!

Up to $100,000 in funding is available for individuals or organizations to help the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) strengthen family engagement services that support DC youth and their families.

🏠 DYRS is seeking a provider to help advance its mission of fostering strong, supportive family connections as part of youth rehabilitation and success.

📅 Information Session: November 6 | 6:00–7:00 PM
🕓 Application Deadline: November 21

👉 Learn more and apply here: https://plccommunity.org/dyrs-family/

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