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DowntownDC Foundation Releases FY22 Impact Report

Mar 30, 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…
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Give Back and Enjoy Westin’s Giving Brunch, March 26

Mar 22, 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…
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Satchel Kaplan-Allen Joins DowntownDC Foundation Board of Directors

Mar 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…
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DowntownDC is Stronger With YOU!

Dec 09, 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…
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Choose DowntownDC for Your Charitable Giving this Holiday Season!

Nov 10, 2022
The DowntownDC Foundation is currently seeking sponsors to charitably support our community this holiday season. View the flyer below to learn more. […]

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DowntownDC Foundation FY 2021 Impact Report

Jun 27, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C.— In only its second year of operation and through a global pandemic, the DowntownDC Foundation never stopped working to serve and celebrate the DowntownDC community. In…
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Eaton Wellness at Franklin Park

Apr 18, 2022
The DowntownDC BID and Eaton DC are honored to bring back our free outdoor wellness programming at Franklin Park starting April 25th 2022. Through this partnership, Eaton Wellness will fulfill its…
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Washington Business Journal: Exclusive: The Hook Hall team is opening a restaurant in Franklin Park. Here’s what’s in store.

Nov 30, 2021
By Alex Koma Anna Valero spent much of the pandemic trying to pull together D.C.’s restaurant industry and help workers survive. Now, as the industry slowly recovers, she’s hoping to…
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DowntownDC Foundation and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Join Forces to Provide Dental and Mental Health Clinic Pilot for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

Nov 12, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C.— A pilot clinic to offer free dental and mental health services to 300 individuals experiencing homelessness in DowntownDC opened this week thanks to funding provided by CareFirst…
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DowntownDC Foundation Announces Amazon Sponsorship for Franklin Park

Oct 07, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The DowntownDC Foundation on Thursday announced a sponsorship from Amazon for Franklin Park, which reopened to the public on Sept. 24 following a $21 million renovation invested…
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