Our Impact
We build, convene, and innovate in partnership with communities East of the Anacostia River.
Success Stories
THEARC Theatre I-CAN Program
Entertaining and enlightening experiences that can impact their lives and brighten their futures
“When I was introduced to THEARC theatre and I-CAN I didn’t know I was a part of a thriving program and organization that would expose me to a career path in technical theatre, higher education, professional development and more. After college I was able to return home with skills to work with not just the THEARC but other audio technical companies around the area”
Skyland Workforce Center
1,074 people
have been placed in jobs
“I always knew I was going to be able to find a job, it just so happened that the program was here for me, and that was a blessing.”
Ward 8 Homebuyers Club
We are helping build generational wealth, education and empowerment, through homeownership.
“Now when we ride past, my kids can say ‘Mom, that’s our house”
BBAR Farms
Greater access to healthy affordable food, urban agriculture education and career opportunities
“I have been at THEARC farm for 5 years and the partnership is tremendous. We were able to launch a CSA program that now has over 300 members signed up, we also have education classes around beekeeping, composting and starting your own garden. We have made deep long lasting connections to the community.”
“You support programs that touch the mind, body, and soul”
Our Impact In Numbers
600+ EVENTS
Hosted Annually in the Theater and Community Spaces
13,000 Pounds of Produce Distributed
7000+ Visitors Per Month
600 DC Residents Placed In Jobs
700 Partner Organization Employees on Campus
Partnerships
Each of our projects is effective in its own right, but the true power for change is unleashed by the intentional way these projects complement each other to bolster the three core program areas that support the community.
At Building Bridges, we think of ourselves as a family, working together, and in support of each other.
We are an ecosystem of positive change thanks to the strong connection between and amongst the (five) projects, the parent organization (Building Bridges), and our community.
