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We build, convene, and innovate in partnership with communities East of the Anacostia River.
Overview At Skyland Workforce Center, we are committed to providing valuable training opportunities to individuals in the community. One of our flagship programs is the OSHA 30 Certification Class. Certification Benefits OSHA 30 Certification: This comprehensive certification program is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure safety on construction sites. […]
Overview In addition to our educational programs, Skyland Workforce Center hosts a Hiring Fair every month. Opportunities Employer Diversity: The Hiring Fair brings together a wide range of employers from various industries, including food service, construction, education, administration, and healthcare. Job Seeker Support: Whether you're looking for your first job, a career change, or a […]
Hear the latest updates about the 11th Street Bridge Park, a partnership between the Ward 8 non-profit Building Bridges Across the River and the District Department of Transportation. We will share the Bridge Park’s final design by architectural team OMA+OLIN and engineers from Whitman, Requardt & Associates followed by the unveiling of the park’s brand […]
Volunteering opportunities at THEARC Farm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Please fill out our Volunteer Form for more information.
Volunteering opportunities at THEARC Farm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Please fill out our Volunteer Form for more information.
Volunteer at Hopkins Garden on Thursdsays. Please fill out our Volunteer Form for more information.
Volunteering opportunities at the Nationals Stadium Giving Garden on Thursdays. Please fill out our Volunteer Form for more information.
Learn how DC parks are setting a national template for building a more equitable city. This panel will feature the 11th Street Bridge Park's affordable housing and construction training investments, the Downtown Day Services Center providing services to the homeless population in and around the recently renovated Franklin Park and the Capitol Riverfront park’s work supporting […]
Volunteering opportunities at THEARC Farm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Please fill out our Volunteer Form for more information.
Come check out our Gallery with an art display from a local community artist. (Free and Open to the Public) Call THEARC @ 202-889-5901 ext. 101 for more details.
Volunteering opportunities at THEARC Farm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Please fill out our Volunteer Form for more information.
Volunteer at Hopkins Garden on Thursdsays. Please fill out our Volunteer Form for more information.
Volunteering opportunities at the Nationals Stadium Giving Garden on Thursdays. Please fill out our Volunteer Form for more information.
Volunteering opportunities at THEARC Farm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Please fill out our Volunteer Form for more information.
MANNA, Inc. and the 11th St. Bridge Park (a project of Ward 8 based non-profit Building Bridges Across the River) are offering a monthly Homebuyers Club for Ward 8 Residents. This free club will prepare you to purchase a home and build a future for yourself and your family. Join us every last Saturday of […]
We will be screening a thought-provoking film that highlights important stories and experiences from the Black community Celebrating Black Boys. An epic celebration of our amazing Black boys, filled with joy, empowerment, and endless possibilities Join us for a lively and inspiring event, Celebrating Black Boys, on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 12:00 PM. This […]
Writer and Director Roosevelt present: an adaption of Waiting To Exzhale. Waiting To Exzhale is a story of friendships and sisterhood as each one struggles with events in their lives. It embraces black History as it gives Women a Voice and results in effectively torch-passing as much as an acknowledgement of how powerful and important […]
Volunteering opportunities at THEARC Farm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Please fill out our Volunteer Form for more information.
Volunteer at Hopkins Garden on Thursdsays. Please fill out our Volunteer Form for more information.
Volunteering opportunities at the Nationals Stadium Giving Garden on Thursdays. Please fill out our Volunteer Form for more information.
Overview At Skyland Workforce Center, we are committed to providing valuable training opportunities to individuals in the community. One of our flagship programs is the OSHA 30 Certification Class. Certification Benefits OSHA 30 Certification: This comprehensive certification program is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure safety on construction sites. […]
Volunteering opportunities at THEARC Farm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Please fill out our Volunteer Form for more information.
Overview In addition to our educational programs, Skyland Workforce Center hosts a Hiring Fair every month. Opportunities Employer Diversity: The Hiring Fair brings together a wide range of employers from various industries, including food service, construction, education, administration, and healthcare. Job Seeker Support: Whether you're looking for your first job, a career change, or a […]
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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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.