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Location: Washington, DC - Map It STATUS: Active
DC Commons is partnering with individuals, groups and organizations located in all quadrants of the District of Columbia to foster DC unity and harness resources and talents to make a difference for our community members east of the Anacostia River. We are doing this by building community around food, sustainability, self-reliance and knowledge sharing across quadrants.
Program Description
South East DC continues to struggle with lack of development. Despite a few major building projects, SE is plagued by a lack of super markets, boarded-up and dilapidated storefronts, as well as few recreational and entertainment facilities. The impact of this poverty and lack of opportunities mostly unfolds with little attention.
DC Commons seeks to shift this dynamic. Instead of commercial building projects, we are offering community-building programs that address immediate needs and empower residents across DC to get connected get involved and make a difference.
Core Activities
Timeline
The initial phase of this project started in mid-April 2013 with the creation of our first pop-up space in support of an organization called Dream Out Loud, which brings Farmer’s Market’s to SE DC. Phase one of the DC Commons project ends on September 30, 2013
Costs
DC Commons is seeking initial funding to not only support the launch of the project but to also create momentum to eventually turn this project into a year round organization that other 501(C)(3) non-profits and foundations will want to support.
Initial costs include public space permit fees, creating a logo, setting up our website, and costs associated with rental trucks for hauling our gear from space to space.
Impact
If you would like to get involved with DC Commons, please contact Khady Mbaye at mbayek@gmail.com