Reed Brewer, Author at Downtown DC

Impact Report FY25: A Look Back at the DowntownDC Foundation

Posted on May 11, 2026 (May 12, 2026)

The DowntownDC Foundation on May 11 released its Fiscal Year 2025 Impact Report (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025), in a new, expanded format to best highlight its continued investment in homeless services, Downtown DC’s parks and public spaces, and events and programming for the whole community. FY2025 highlights include: FY2025 also marked leadership growth for the Foundation with the addition of Nora Abramson, Chief Strategy Officer […]

Richard Reyes-Gavilan Joins DowntownDC Foundation Board of Directors

Posted on April 2, 2026 (April 2, 2026)

The DowntownDC Foundation Board of Directors unanimously approved the addition of DC Public Library Executive Director Richard Reyes‑Gavilan to its board of directors effective April 1st. “Downtown DC and the DC Public Library have always had a symbiotic relationship. When downtown thrives, the Library thrives, and when the Library is activated, it brings people into the heart of the city,” said Reyes-Gavilan. “The DowntownDC Foundation is doing critical work to keep these public spaces connected and alive, and I’m […]

Liz DeBarros Joins DowntownDC Foundation Board of Directors

Posted on October 7, 2025

The DowntownDC Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Elizabeth DeBarros to its board of directors. DeBarros serves as CEO of the District of Columbia Building Industry Association (DCBIA), where is a driving force for the economic, community, and civic impact of the DC real estate development industry and its leaders. With more than […]

DowntownDC Foundation Honors Changemakers at Inaugural Impact Awards

Posted on October 7, 2025 (October 7, 2025)

The DowntownDC Foundation’s annual Toast to DowntownDC celebration since 2019 has served as an annual occasion to build awareness, celebrate shared achievements, and raise funding to support new programs into the future for DowntownDC. This year’s event, held on Wednesday, September 17 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, marked a meaningful milestone as […]

Save the Date: Toast to DowntownDC Returns September 17, 2025

Posted on July 24, 2025 (October 7, 2025)

We’re thrilled to announce that our signature annual celebration, Toast to DowntownDC, is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 17, 2025, and prepare to join us for an unforgettable evening honoring the DowntownDC Foundation’s impact on our city. This exclusive fall gathering brings together DC’s most influential leaders, developers, and changemakers […]

Nora Abramson Joins DowntownDC Foundation Board of Directors

Posted on June 20, 2025 (October 7, 2025)

The DowntownDC Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Nora Abramson to its board of directors. Abramson currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer at The Tower Companies, where she is focused on internal operations, strategy and people systems, sustainability initiatives, marketing and communications, and residential property management. “As someone who cares deeply about the […]

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