One Common Unity
Civic and Social OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
One Common Unity (OCU) operates within the civic and social sector, offering a holistic set of programs aimed at reducing violence and promoting well-being among youth, families, and educators in Washington, DC. Its core initiatives include Fly By Light, a flagship program that integrates creative arts, social-emotional learning, mindfulness, environmental leadership, trauma-informed care, and restorative justice to support academic achievement and health for underserved youth. The organization also runs health and wellness initiatives delivered by clinical and community support staff, employing evidence-based approaches to help youth, teachers, and families make healthier choices and cultivate balanced, supportive communities. In addition, OCU provides arts, culture, and peace education through trainings for teachers and educators and public-facing media to foster empathetic and non-violent cultural norms. Based in Washington, DC, OCU has a history spanning more than two decades and has engaged tens of thousands of participants through school-based programs, citywide campaigns, family engagement, and community events.