On October 5th, the Kreeger Auditorium at Bender JCC of Greater Washington was filled with energy, inspiration, and gratitude as we celebrated a major milestone—our 10th anniversary. This special event brought together community members, students, mentors, and leaders to celebrate ten years of growth, leadership, and impactful service.

This year, BranchOut! hosted both STEM Day, run by the Community Workshops team, and our annual end-of-year picnic on Saturday, August 9, 2025. STEM Day ran inside Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, while the picnic took place at the Tysons Pimmit Park right behind the library. STEM Day was a huge success, with over 30 elementary and middle school students stopping by to participate in our activities. Throughout the event, attendees participated in a variety of hands-on activiti

A decade ago, BranchOut! began with a mission to empower youth through education, mentorship, and community engagement. Today, we are proud to celebrate 10 incredible years of impact, growth, and success stories! 📽️ Watch our special 10th Anniversary Celebration video to relive the moments that shaped our journey! 🌱 Our Impact Over the Years: ✅ Thousands of students mentored & empowered ✅ Community partnerships that foster inclusivity ✅ Recognitions & awards for outstanding

Join us on Sunday, October 6th at 7 PM ET to celebrate with BranchOut! and learn more about how to join us next summer. During the event, we will review our progress this year, recognize top performers, announce the leadership team for next year, and answer your questions about how to join BranchOut! This virtual Zoom event will function as a celebration for the current BranchOut! mentors and an Open House for those interested in joining next summer. Register now for free:...

BranchOut! worked with the Fairfax County Public School System by offering tutoring services to students in the credit recovery program

BranchOut!'s annual picnic is a place for our students to demonstrate their leadership skills while connecting with others.

Four of BranchOut!’s student leaders participated in the 2024 United Chinese American (UCA) Convention in Washington, DC, from June 27th to June 29th. The convention attracted over one thousand participants from across the United States, Canada, and many other countries. UCA 2024 allowed the BranchOut! members to connect with many influential political, economic, and business figures. At the convention, BranchOut! students met influential AAPI leaders like Dr. Larke Huang and

BranchOut!’s annual training and open house event took place on Friday, June 21st, 2024, at 7 PM EST. BranchOut! leaders David Cao and Dr. Linfeng Chen, a member of the Howard County Public School Systems Board of Education, encouraged new and returning members to grow and explore their passions. This year, David Cao, a rising Harvard freshman who has been a BranchOut! mentor since middle school, kicked off the training event. He began by talking about his transformative expe

After a summer filled with new developments, lifelong connections, and hundreds of service hours logged, the BranchOut! Student Leadership team worked tirelessly to plan one last event: our 8th anniversary celebration and program wrap-up. On October 7th, 2023, BranchOut! mentors (and some potential new ones) gathered via zoom for an evening of performances, speeches, and reflections. If you were unable to attend this event live, keep reading on to get a taste of the growth an

Calling all BranchOut! members: past and present! You and your families are invited to celebrate BranchOut!'s 8th Anniversary on Saturday, October 7th at 7pm - 9pm ET. Join us as we celebrate all the new growth and success you have helped BranchOut! achieved over the past year. Join us as we celebrate you! This virtual event will function as both a Celebration for current BranchOut! mentors and an Open House for those interested in joining next summer. This event features...