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The December 2008 edition of the Washingtonian has chosen the Alexandria Seaport Foundation as one its 64 ways to do good. Our segment, entitled, "Help Someone Get a Job," says "The foundation takes men and women ages 17 to 21, many of whom have been in trouble with the law, and uses boat-building to teach them academics and carpentry. Participants--called apprentices--get paid and earn their GEDs and driver's licenses. Graduates get tools, assistance in purchasing a used car, and a full-time job in a building trade. How to help: Help staff the workshop. Giving: $100 pays for a day in the workshop for one apprentice; $250 buys a set of tools."
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