3D CAC and its charitable arm, the 3D Safety Foundation, work together to strengthen public safety, neighborhood leadership, community resilience, social betterment, and economic vitality across Washington, DC. Building on 45 years of community-policing partnership, we connect residents, businesses, faith communities, veterans, military families, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies through public-safety education, resident leadership, social-justice advocacy, emergency preparedness, resource navigation, and community-engagement programs. 3D CAC is for Safety, Social Service, Social Betterment, Community Growth, Community Connections, and Community Responsibility. We're The Village! Guided by Justice • Service • Accountability • Excellence • Protection • Respect

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Together in Leadership, Making a Way

Ready to Lead?
Start Here.

TILMW is an emerging leaders initiative created to help new and rising leaders build confidence, gain real experience, serve the community, and connect with mentors who care about their future.

Join the Interest List

See What You Will Gain

Questions? Call 202-854-1620 or email 3DCACDC@gmail.com.

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Together in Leadership, Making a Way emerging leaders program

You do not need a title to be a leader

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This is for people who are ready to grow, serve, learn, and lead with purpose.

You do not have to have everything figured out. You only need the willingness to show up, learn, contribute, and take the next step. TILMW helps emerging leaders practice leadership through real community service, mentorship, learning, and meaningful opportunities.

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What You Will Gain

Build what comes next.

Leadership Skills

Strengthen communication, teamwork, confidence, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Mentorship

Meet civic, nonprofit, business, public-service, and community leaders who can offer guidance and encouragement.

Real Experience

Support meaningful community projects and gain practical experience you can carry forward.

Community Connection

Serve residents, strengthen neighborhoods, and become part of a positive leadership network.

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What You May Do

Leadership is practiced, not just discussed.

Participants may take part in leadership sessions, service opportunities, public safety education activities, neighborhood engagement, civic learning, mentor-supported project development, and community-building experiences.

Attend leadership and learning sessions

Support real community projects

Learn from mentors and professionals

Explore civic, nonprofit, business, and public-service pathways

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A 3D CAC Signature Experience

The Making a Way Project

Have an idea that could help your community? Participants may have opportunities to turn ideas into action through simple projects designed around real needs and practical solutions.

Spot a Need

Build a Plan

Take Action

Share Impact

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Who Should Apply

Potential matters more than a title.

We are looking for emerging leaders who are ready to grow, contribute, and make a difference. You may already be leading, or you may simply know that you are ready for more.

Ready to learn
Open to mentorship
Respectful and dependable
Interested in service
Willing to work with others
Ready to grow through action

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Your Next Move

Your voice. Your ideas. Your community. Your future.

If you are ready to build your skills, meet new people, serve with purpose, and gain meaningful leadership experience, we want to hear from you.