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We build, convene, and innovate in partnership with communities East of the Anacostia River.
Join AppleTree Early Learning and Skyland Workforce Center for our annual collaboration hiring fair! That’s right, you can join the AppleTree team in just one CLICK! Onsite interviews will be conducted for several positions, including: Extended Day Team Member School Operations Specialist SY25-26 Resident Teacher Lead Teacher Licensed School Social Worker Teaching Assistant Speech Language […]
Would you like to help grow food for our community? Want time in a serene, outdoor space? Are you hoping to learn more about gardening? Join us! Volunteers will plant, weed, water, trellis, mulch, and other garden tasks. Adults of all skill levels are welcome. Kids under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers […]
Would you like to help grow food for our community? Want time in a serene, outdoor space? Are you hoping to learn more about gardening? Join us! Volunteers will plant, weed, water, trellis, mulch, and other garden tasks. Adults of all skill levels are welcome. Kids under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers […]
Help us keep Anacostia Park sparkling in the new year & join us the second Saturday of every month to pick up trash, hear an update from community partners and meet your neighbors! Gloves, trash grabbers and bags will be provided. We will meet at the corner of Marion Barry Jr. Ave SE & Anacostia […]
Join us at THEARC for the annual Spring Fling Egg-Stravaganza. Food, games and live entertainment, as well as the Easter Egg Hunt for all ages! The event takes place Saturday, April 12, from noon to 3pm. This event is made possible through the support of WC Smith and Institute for Justice, in partnership with Building […]
Would you like to help grow food for our community? Want time in a serene, outdoor space? Are you hoping to learn more about gardening? Join us! Volunteers will plant, weed, water, trellis, mulch, and other garden tasks. Adults of all skill levels are welcome. Kids under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers […]
Would you like to help grow food for our community? Want time in a serene, outdoor space? Are you hoping to learn more about gardening? Join us! Volunteers will plant, weed, water, trellis, mulch, and other garden tasks. Adults of all skill levels are welcome. Kids under 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers […]
Help us build a new garden! And join the fun: Free BBQ lunch from the grill Tunes from DJ Taylor Made Face Painting & Balloon Animals Double Dutch Health fair with info about heart health, breast health, diabetes and cancer HIV testing We'll be constructing the frames for 16 large garden beds, filling them with […]
Building Bridges Across the River relies on charitable gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations and government agencies to make our work possible.
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You can choose to designate your gift to one of our core programs – THEARC, THEARC Theater, THEARC Farm, Skyland Workforce Center, 11th Street Bridge Park – or wherever it is needed most.
Building Bridges Across the River relies on charitable gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations and government agencies to make our work possible.
Washington D.C.’s first elevated park will span the Anacostia River and serve as a new venue for healthy recreation, environmental education, and the arts.
Providing Southeast communities with greater access to healthy, affordable food, urban agriculture education and career opportunities.
Comprised of three buildings, farm, and playground that sits on 16.5 acres, this humanitarian mall provides world-class services to the east of the Anacostia River community in Washington, DC.
Created to provide DC residents living east of the Anacostia River entertaining and enlightening experiences that can impact their lives and brighten their futures.
Provides high-quality workforce development programs in one location, leading to work-ready candidates, career-focused job placement, economic self-sufficiency, & improved quality of life.