Rachel Hartman, Author at Downtown DC

DowntownDC Foundation Unveils FY23 Impact Report

Posted on May 9, 2024 (May 9, 2024)

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 […]

DowntownDC Foundation Raised $107,095 for End of Year Campaign

Posted on January 18, 2024 (January 18, 2024)

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 […]

Attend our Open House, Nov. 8

Posted on October 18, 2023 (October 20, 2023)

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 […]

New Street Art Installations Coming to Chinatown

Posted on October 16, 2023 (October 16, 2023)

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 […]

Get Ready for Summer on the Square in McPherson Park, July 22

Posted on July 19, 2023 (July 19, 2023)

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 […]

WTOP: New limited-edition beer salutes downtown DC’s largest public park

Posted on April 27, 2023 (April 27, 2023)

“…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, […]

DowntownDC Foundation Releases FY22 Impact Report

Posted on March 30, 2023 (April 27, 2023)

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) […]

Give Back and Enjoy Westin’s Giving Brunch, March 26

Posted on March 22, 2023 (March 30, 2023)

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. […]

Satchel Kaplan-Allen Joins DowntownDC Foundation Board of Directors

Posted on March 13, 2023 (March 13, 2023)

The DowntownDC Foundation is pleased to welcome Satchel Kaplan-Allen as the newest member of its board of directors. “I’m thrilled to be joining the DowntownDC Foundation and to assume this new role at a very pivotal time for the city in which I was born and raised,” said Kaplan-Allen. As Chief of Staff at José Andrés […]

DowntownDC is Stronger With YOU!

Posted on December 9, 2022 (December 9, 2022)

The year 2022 has been marked by highs and lows for the DowntownDC community. From lunch meetings in Franklin Park to free, fun events, new restaurant openings, returning to our offices and other highs, to continued struggles in the post-pandemic recovery period. Ongoing challenges remain related to individuals experiencing homelessness, creating more active public green spaces and overall economic […]

Author: Rachel Hartman

Posts by Rachel Hartman