When times are challenging, HOPE can mean so much! That’s why, this season, the DowntownDC Foundation is asking YOU to join the DowntownDC Foundation in giving Hope for the Holidays. Our local non-profit gives the gift of Hope every time we: All donations received by the DowntownDC Foundation support local program areas, funding life-saving services for individuals experiencing homelessness, events for […]
Pepco and Sustainable Maryland announced Friday the 10 recipients of the 2024 Sustainable Communities Grants Program, a key initiative dedicated to investing in the D.C. region’s future. With a total of $125,000 in one-time grants, the program supports projects across the District and Maryland that preserve the environment and improve parks by restoring native pollinator […]
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–The DowntownDC Foundation on Thursday released its Fiscal Year 2023 Impact Report, showcasing a year of growth, new community initiatives, and transformative partnerships. Reflecting on its fourth year of operations, Foundation leadership conceded that significant challenges remained for DowntownDC at the end of 2023. “But today, the future is even brighter,” wrote Board Chair […]
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The DowntownDC Foundation 501c3 organization raised $107,095 for its 2023 #ISupportDowntownDC campaign, the organization announced in January. “At a time when challenges continue to mount for the DowntownDC neighborhood, we received such strong support and encouragement from the partners and community members who chose to donate to the DowntownDC Foundation,” said Foundation Executive Director Rachel […]
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Discover a beacon of hope in our community – the Downtown Day Services Center (DDSC). You’re invited to our Open House, an exclusive opportunity to tour the DDSC, break bread with guests of our facility in an outdoor setting, and learn firsthand the impactful work we do to support individuals experiencing homelessness. Event Details:Date: Nov. 8Time: 11 AM – 1 PMLocation: Downtown Day […]
Two new street art murals are coming to downtown this October as part of the DowntownDC Business Improvement District’s (BID) Pedestrianization Study implementation. The installations serve a dual purpose of beautifying the two designated areas (7th and F Streets and Chinatown Park at 6th & I) while increasing pedestrian safety. This project was enhanced by […]
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Join the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) for Summer on the Square: Past, Present, and Future, in McPherson Square this Saturday, July 22 for a celebration of art, history, and culture made possible in part by a generous grant from Humanities DC to the DowntownDC Foundation. This free, summer event will run from 12pm-6pm and features an art […]
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“…The DowntownDC Business Improvement District has partnered with D.C. brewer City-State Brewing Company for a limited-edition beer whose sales will support downtown D.C. parks and other BID programs… A portion of the proceeds from sales will be donated to the DowntownDC Foundation, a nonprofit launched in 2019 that supports downtown parks and public spaces, neighborhood events, […]
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The DowntownDC Foundation made major strides in its third year of operation, detailed in the organization’s impact report for fiscal year 2022 (Oct. 1, 2021-Sept. 20, 2022). A total of 12,750 individuals last year received services at the state-of-the-art Downtown Day Services Center (DDSC) facility, which is operated by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) […]
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Enjoy great food, bottomless mimosa’s, bloody Mary’s and a live DJ on Sunday, March 26 and support the DowntownDC Foundation during Westin, D.C. City Center’s “Giving Brunch.” Enjoy brunch between 12pm-2pm and a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Foundation to support our efforts. […]
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