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DowntownDC Launches New Pocket Park Initiative

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The DowntownDC Foundation together with the DowntownDC Business Improvement District launched a Pocket Park Initiative this Fall to reimagine seven federally-owned parks in the DowntownDC area, building on the momentum of Franklin Park and the Parks Master Plan. The organizations released a Request for Qualifications from landscape architecture and design firms due by Friday, Oct. 23 […]

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Beverly Pepper Sculpture Exhibition Opens in Downtown DC

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WASHINGTON, DC (July 1, 2026) A new, outdoor sculpture exhibition, Beverly Pepper: Ten Monumental Sculptures is now on display in Downtown DC through June 1, 2027 as part of the first-ever expanded arts median along New York Avenue.   The exhibition features ten dynamic Corten steel sculptures by world-renown artist Beverly Pepper, whose daughter, Pultizer-prize winning poet Jorie Graham, helped unveil the exhibition to the public June 18.   “Many things would have thrilled her about this […]

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Fox5 DC: DowntownDC Foundation’s Annual Giving Campaign

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DowntownDC Foundation Executive Director Rachel Rose Hartman recently spoke to FOX 5 DC’s Maureen Umeh about our Hope for the Holidays campaign and showcased our Welcome Home Kit program.  “Our facility, the Downtown Day Services Center, serves 225 individuals a day at 13th and York Avenue. Once folks there are placed into housing, they are eligible immediately […]

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Give the Gift of Hope for the Holidays!

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Make a direct impact in your local community by supporting the DowntownDC Foundation’s Hope for the Holidays campaign. All donations received by the DowntownDC Foundation support our core program areas, funding life-saving services for individuals experiencing homelessness, events for all ages, park enhancements for everyone to enjoy, and more! Your donation to our 501c3 organization enables […]

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New Release: The DowntownDC Foundation FY24 Impact Report

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The DowntownDC Foundation on May 13 released its Fiscal Year 2024 Impact Report, detailing the successes and accomplishments over the past fiscal year. These celebrated achievements included: Browse the report online below or download a pdf copy of the report here today! […]

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Give the Gift of Hope!

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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 […]

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Washington Informer: Pepco, Sustainable Maryland Name 10 Recipients of Grant Program

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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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DowntownDC Foundation Unveils FY23 Impact Report

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

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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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Attend our Open House, Nov. 8

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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 […]

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