From Silos To Solutions 2025

In 2024, we launched From Silos to Solutions with a bold and necessary goal: to dismantle the barriers that keep our systems fragmented and our youth underserved. That convening brought together leaders across education, justice, reentry, and community advocacy to build partnerships, share strategies, and imagine a new way forward for justice-involved young people.

This year, we return not just to reconnect, but to confront.

From Silos to Solutions 2025 centers on a clear and urgent theme: Disrupting the Chaos - Reclaiming Truth, Power and Possibility. As political pressure mounts, public trust is undermined, and youth-serving institutions are stretched thin, we are called to act. The chaos is not accidental. It is designed to divide, distract, and disempower. Our convening asks: what does it look like to disrupt that design?

How do we reject false narratives, reclaim community power, and reimagine systems that truly support young people?

Join us this fall as we build on the momentum of last year, but with a deeper focus on action, accountability, and collective vision.

Info: Brief introductions from convening hosts and organization leadership.

Info: A powerful opening centered on this year’s theme: Disrupting the Chaos - Reclaiming Truth, Power & Possibility.

Info: Alumni and cross-sector leaders reflect on collaboration, leadership, and impact.

Info: A full D.C.-style catered meal with time for connection and recharge.

Info: Guests explore the school through student-led tours, observe live classes, and meet student groups.

Info: Guests freshen up, regroup, or prep for the evening celebration.

Info: An evening of performances, reflections, and networking for guests, community members, and panelists/speakers.

Info: A casual networking event hosted at nearby local favorites (participation optional).

Info: Thursday and Friday will be hosted at the National Union Building in Penn Quarter, D.C.

Info: A grounding session to reflect on Day One and energize participants for the work ahead.

Info: Concurrent workshops led by national partners, youth leaders, and cross-sector experts.

Info: Additional hands-on and discussion-based offerings.

Info: Catered lunch with optional conversation tables and resource browsing.

Info: Final workshop block of the day, designed to deepen learning or spark new strategies.

Info: A collective reflection, invitation to share takeaways, and preview of Friday’s closing sessions.

Info: A relaxed evening of sightseeing, food, and community-building; details to be announced!

Info: Thursday and Friday will be hosted at the National Union Building in Penn Quarter, D.C.

Info: Re-centering in purpose and intention as we begin the final day.

Info: A moderated conversation on this year’s theme: confronting systems, reclaiming power, and organizing across divides.

Info: Browse community organizations, advocacy groups, and toolkits for practice and policy. This is a space to explore partnerships and discover new work in the field.

Info: Light programming and table conversations with featured guests and partners.

Info: Honoring individuals and organizations who embody the values of truth, power, and possibility.

Info: A final call to action and collective imagining of what comes next.

Info: Expressions of gratitude, final reflections, and an invitation to stay connected beyond the convening.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

National Union Building, 918 F Street Northwest, Washington, United States