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2013 ANNUAL REPORT
GREATER together
BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER
TOWN HALL EDUCATION ARTS RECREATION CAMPUS
1 Letter from our Leadership
2 Greater Together
4 Building Bridges Across the River
6 THEARC Theater
8 THEARC Stars
10 THEARC Partners
21 Financial Report
22 Donors
29 Board & Staff
letter from our leadershipWe are much greater together than we are on our own: this core principle has not only embodied the mission of the Town Hall
Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC), but also Building Bridges Across the River’s (BBAR) philosophy in managing this
one-of-a-kind facility.
Year after year, the resident partners at our facility validate this belief through their fruitful and innovative collaborations. In the past
year, the FBR Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington partnered with the Washington School for Girls to establish
the School’s first basketball team. Doctors at The Children’s Health Center at THEARC referred their patients to the music therapy
program offered by Levine Music. Corcoran ArtReach engaged members of Parklands Community Center in in their Community
Portrait Exchange Project. Building Bridges Across the River takes great care to nurture these partnerships and we encourage our
resident partners to rely on each other.
During his visit to THEARC in December, President Barack Obama eloquently expressed how the symbiotic relationships
we’ve fostered at THEARC have made such a profound difference for our community.
In his remarks at THEARC Theater, the President said “I’ve…had a chance to see some of the great work done here…this work
reflects a tradition that runs through our history–a belief that we’re greater together than we are on our own. We know that
ultimately our strength is grounded in our people–individuals out there, striving, working, making things happen. It depends on
community, a rich and generous sense of community–that’s at the core of what happens at THEARC here every day.”
In this report, we’re proud to present you with our accomplishments for 2013. We can’t take all the credit for the positive impacts
THEARC has made on its members and its community. No one can. This is work that’s done through hard work and determination
of our clients, good faith collaboration among all our partners as well as an unflinching devotion to providing world class services.
It’s work made possible through the constant effort and determination of our clients and generous donors.
Just as we share the responsibility of serving THEARC’s members, we all get to collectively glow in our achievements. Your steadfast
support makes all this possible. We look forward to more years of success and creating positive change–together.
Edmund FleetEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER
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greater together
The Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) is a campus where the best in arts, education, health, recreation and community programs are available to everyone in equal measure.
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As THEARC’s managing partner, Building Bridges Across the River (BBAR) fosters collaboration among eleven resident partners, maintains the sprawling 110,000 square foot campus, manages THEARC Theater, and provides strategic oversight and leadership for the entire facility. From medical care and job placement services to art classes and theater performances, THEARC collectively provided more than $11 million worth of services to more than 85,000 students, clients and patrons in 2013.
After nearly a decade in operation, THEARC has cemented
a reputation as a beacon of positive growth east of the
Anacostia River, serving a leadership role in the efforts to build
the vitality of this community. With every successive year, the
leadership and oversight BBAR provides enables THEARC to
expand its services and reach more clients.
2013: A Year of Hard Work and Strategic Planning BBAR not only operates THEARC and supports its resident
partners, but the organization also provides long-term leadership
and strategic planning. In 2013, BBAR leadership devoted time
and resources to creating a blueprint for THEARC’s future, which
includes expansion of the facility and oversight of an exciting
new project to benefit and revitalize the areas east of the river.
Newly formed Task Force to oversee Phase III expansion of THEARC In order to increase services for people living east of the river,
BBAR assembled a task force to take charge of an expansion
of THEARC. The proposed expansion will include a teaching
kitchen, workforce development program in food service, and
additional space for resident partners LIFT-DC and the Children’s
Health Center. This task force is made up of senior BBAR staff,
board members, community members, and volunteers. This
group will create building plans, assess the exact needs for
the additional space, and investigate potential partners for the
proposed commercial teaching kitchen program.
In addition, BBAR continues to work toward an expansion
to accommodate The John T. Walker School for Boys
as THEARC’s newest resident partner. BBAR signed a
memorandum of understanding with the school to bring grades
four through eight to THEARC’s campus. The school will further
diversify the age range and gender of the youth members at
THEARC as well as positively impact the level of activity at the
facility between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. during the school year.
THEARC’s Membership Program moves into its next phase Launched in Sept. 2008, THEARC’s membership system
collects data about the how clients use the facility. In
2013, BBAR formed a task force composed of BBAR staff,
professors and students from Howard University, and
consultants specializing in non-profit research from Beyond
Excellence, to guide the launch of a multi-year impact study.
Officially launched in February 2014, the Impact Study
will qualitatively and quantitatively measure the impact of
THEARC’s programs on the Ward 8 community for a minimum
of five years. The usage and demographic data collected
by this study will continue to allow BBAR to make informed
decisions on how to best guide THEARC’s growth.
THEARC Membership Program Participation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington: FBR Branch
Children’s Health Project of DC: Children’s Health Center at THEARC
Corcoran ArtReach
Covenant House of Washington
Levine Music
LIFT DC
Parklands Community Center
The Washington Ballet
Washington School for Girls
Trinity Washington, DC
Total
Total enrolled is based on partner’s attendance sheets and/or enrollment data | Average weekly attendance is based on partner’s attendance sheets
Total Enrolled
613
3,351
133
665
92
250
192
343
93
No data submitted
5,732
Average Weekly Attendance
532
162
47
244
92
17
8 to 15
343
93
No data submitted
1,545
Total THEARC Members
613
334
54
166
50
35
63
232
93
No data submitted
1,640
% of THEARC Members to Total Enrolled
100%
9.97%
40.60%
24.96%
54.35%
14.00%
32.81%
67.64%
100.00%
No data submitted
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BBAR secures funds for new initiatives
BBAR pursued funding for new projects and collaborative
programs to bring to THEARC. BBAR staff and leadership
brought in support for The Arts Fund at THEARC, which evenly
benefits arts programs and scholarships at The Washington
Ballet, Levine Music, Corcoran ArtReach and THEARC Theater.
BBAR’s fundraising also resulted in support for programs
including the Organic Garden at THEARC as well as various
health and wellness activities.
The After Dark at THEARC gala fundraiser continues to support
collaborative programs and THEARC’s long-term stability. In
2013, this event enabled projects that expanded access through
THEARC bus, scholarship support for
outstanding members, and the planned
campus expansion.
The Risa Program for Mental Health
started in 2013 through the generous
gesture of a new donor to THEARC.
This program will officially launch
in 2014 and will enable THEARC to
offer a full spectrum of mental health
services at THEARC including a full-
time in-take counselor, training for
THEARC’s front-line staff in “mental
health first aid,” educational outreach
materials, and other components.
Mental health services are in strong
demand within THEARC’s community
and this new program will greatly increase the facility’s
previously limited offerings.
DC Greens supports THEARC’s Organic Garden THEARC’s on-site organic community garden continued
to thrive in 2013. Not only does the garden yield healthy
produce for sale in one of the largest “food deserts” in the
greater Washington area, but it also serves as a learning
experience for the young adults who work part-time to
maintain the raised beds as well as the 18-fruit tree orchard.
The garden staff sold 440 pounds of produce between July
and November; a new record for the burgeoning community
attraction. In an effort to expand the programing for the
Organic Garden, BBAR formed a partnership with DC Greens in
June 2013, a non-profit dedicated to connecting communities
to healthy food. This new partnership enables BBAR to provide
educated oversight of the garden and staff along with a certified
urban farmer. With support from The University of the District
of Columbia’s College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and
Environmental Sciences and the Anacostia River Keepers, BBAR
also added a new hoop house to extend the Autumn growing
season and a cistern for collecting rain used to water the
plants. BBAR’s new partnership with DC Greens also enabled
THEARC’s resident partners to find creative ways to incorporate
the garden into their programs, including summer day camp
activities, art projects and community outreach events.
Partnership with Ward 8 Farmer’s Market In 2013, the Organic Garden Staff
continued to yield produce for sale
at the Ward 8 Farmer’s Market, which
provides healthy, locally sourced
food options for Ward 8 residents
and nearby communities. The goal is
for people from these communities
to eat fresher, more natural and
nutritious foods, and adopt
healthier lifestyles for the long-
term benefit of themselves, their
children and families. The market
allows alternative forms of payment
including SNAP, WIC, EBT, and
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers–which are
doubled in value through grant funding.
BBAR agrees to lead work on 11th Street Bridge Park In 2013, BBAR signed an agreement to sponsor work on
Washington, D.C.’s first elevated park. The 11th Street Bridge
Park will be built over the Anacostia River as a gateway between
Capitol Hill and areas east of the Anacostia River. Proposed to
open in 2017, the park will positively impact the health, economic
well-being, environmental quality and vitality of residents in
the Ward 8 community. The Bridge Park will cultivate a healthy
community by creating a safe place for youth and adults to
exercise and play while connecting them to the Anacostia River.
building bridges across the river
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Scott Kratz, director of the 11th Street Bridge Park, joined the
BBAR staff and will lead the development of the project in
conjunction with the District Government, a team of experts,
and community volunteers. In 2014, the project will launch a
nationwide design competition which will solicit designs from
landscape architects from across the country.
Shuttle Bus Program Expands Access, Enhances ProgramsSupport from the John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation
enabled BBAR to pilot a shuttle bus program that offers
free transportation to THEARC. Not only did the bus
provide transportation to individuals who are unreachable
by conventional public transportation, it gave members the
opportunity to attend field trips and off-site special events.
The shuttle enabled Parkland Community Center to plan
a trip to Six Flags for 30 clients and their families, allowed
the Washington School for Girls conduct community service
projects at So Others Might Eat and Our Lady of Perpetual
Help, and helped area children to attend the Showtime
Tuesdays movie events at THEARC Theater. BBAR is expanding
this service into 2014 with support from THEARC’s gala.
The mission of building Bridges Across the River is to improve the quality of life for children and adults who reside east of the Anacostia River by providing leadership, management and fiscal oversight of the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus. Through a collaboration of partner organizations, THEARC provides access to quality educational, health, cultural, recreation, and social service programs. By providing these programs, Building Bridges Across the River and its partners aim to contribute to the revitalization of the community in southeast Washington.
the mission
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Contractors THEARC Theater Employed in 2013 GRAND TOTAL 135
Artist & Performances
Independent & Contractors
Programs & All Other
Total Number of People
THEARC theater
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
7
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
7
0
2
0
4
6
1
9
73
19
1
4
0
5
7
1
10
74
33
WARDS 1
WARDS 2
WARDS 3
WARDS 4
WARDS 5
WARDS 6
WARDS 7
WARDS 8
OUT OF STATE
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The crown jewel of the THEARC is its state-of-the-art theater, which showcases music, dance, performance arts and town hall events. More than 300 events took place at the 365-seat venue in 2013. THEARC Theater is a true community theater, bringing the performing arts to the residents of Ward 7 and 8 in Washington, D.C. The theater also nurtures the musicians and arts professionals of tomorrow by offering low-cost and free training sessions, master classes, as well as paid internships and other programs.
A lively mix of performances and events captivated over
65,000 spectators at THEARC Theater in 2013. Music rang
through the theater with a series of master classes led by the
DC Jazz Festival and special concerts for youth performed
by the Washington Bach Consort and National Symphony
Orchestra. The stage came alive with storytelling through
dance during four performances of The Washington Ballet’s
The Nutcracker, an annual holiday tradition. The theater
transformed into a community space when schools and civic
organizations like the Metropolitan Police Department, Cesar
Chavez School and the Children’s National Medical Center
utilized the theater for meetings, graduations, symposiums
and recitals.
2013 ended with on a high note, with President Barack
Obama making his fourth visit to THEARC on December 6.
In his speech addressing income inequality, the President
highlighted THEARC’s mission and vision during his remarks.
THEARC Theater PresentsAs a part of THEARC’s mission to serve the community
with affordable, high-quality arts entertainment, THEARC
Theater curated its own programming during 2013 under
the leadership of Building Bridges Across the River. Billed as
“THEARC Theater Presents…,” the series included:
• Black History Month @ THEARC Exposes youth and
adults from Ward 8 to world-class plays and musical
productions celebrating African American history. These
plays highlight local artists or groups. BBAR plans to
expand these offerings.
• Double Time Jazz at THEARC This performance-based
programming supported the growth of Jazz in our
community through productions featuring local, national
and international artists and groups. Sponsors included
WC Smith, Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation Jazz Touring
Network, DC Jazz Festival, and DC Commission on the Arts
& Humanities
• Intermix Theater Festival @ THEARC A collaboration with
DC Black Theatre Festival, Young Playwright’s Theater,
and “I CAN” Technical Theater Workshops @ THEARC, this
event included training in lighting, sound, set design and
event management from industry professionals. The DC
Black Theatre Festival offered courses in scriptwriting, make-
up artistry, table readings, and theatrical performances.
These sessions were priced as low as $10 each.
• Showtime Tuesdays @ THEARC This six week fun provided
a safe and fun atmosphere for youth participating in
summer camps in Ward 7 or 8. Children take part in a
literacy activity and receive a healthy snack in addition to
viewing a specially featured movie provided by Capitol One,
BET Networks/Viacom & Walmart.
THEARC Theater: A Place for LearningWith the unemployment rate close to 20 percent in Ward
8, the workforce training program at THEARC Theater is a
critical priority for BBAR. THEARC Theater’s management
staff doubles as a teaching faculty to individuals and local
arts organizations.
In 2013, BBAR increased its six-week summer internship to
a yearlong paid internship for 15 youth to work with BBAR’s
theater management staff through the I CAN at THEARC
Theater program. Young people from Wards 7 and 8 received
hands-on and in-class instruction in theater management.
These interns were solely responsible for producing the
weekly Showtime Tuesdays performances during the summer,
the Fall Harvest Fest, the Holiday Tree Trimming Celebration,
as well as providing technical support for THEARC’s gala and
a tea for children and parents. The mentorship and training
this program provides will help I CAN interns secure future
employment in the growing hospitality industry in the District.
Plans for 2014 include off-site trips, mentoring opportunities
with volunteer organizations, and more opportunities for long-
term employment as well as partnership opportunities with
local theaters.
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THEARC
stars
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RYAN | 17 A STAR IN PUBLIC SERVICERyan served as Youth Mayor
of DC in 2011 and dreams of
a career in public service. He
has been a member of the
Boys & Girls Club for seven
years and has taken classes
at Levine School of Music
and The Washington Ballet
for two years.
LAVERNE | 61A STAR DANCERA near lifelong Ward 8
resident, LaVerne is pursuing
an associate degree in early
childhood education at
Trinity University. She also
performs at THEARC Theater
with the African Heritage Dancers, a community-based
dance ensemble.
MYKEEA | 23A STAR ACADEMICWhen Myeeka graduates
from Trinity Washington
University at THEARC in the
spring 2014, she hopes to
turn her associate’s degree
in criminal justice into a
bachelor’s degree.
SHAMARIA | 13A STAR IN SINGINGA student at the Washington
School for Girls and Levine
Music, Shamaria received the
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
for her singing talents.
ALEX | 15A STAR ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURAs a participant in Corcoran
ArtReach’s Master Class, Alex
hopes to one day become an
entrepreneur and combine
her art and business skills to
help other artists.
THEARC Stars represent the best of what can happen through the good work of THEARC’s resident partners. These students and clients take full advantage of all THEARC has to offer by enrolling in multiple programs and sticking with each program over the course of several years.
MYKELE | 13A STAR BALLERINAFor the past five years Mykele
has participated in ballet,
jazz, modern and African
dance at The Washington
Ballet. She has performed in
The Washington Ballet’s The
Nutcracker and hopes to one
day become a professional
ballerina.
TAFEEQ | 16A STAR IN VISUAL ARTTafeeq is a star participant in
ArtReach After School, the
Corcoran’s award-winning
community arts program. He
recently exhibited his work as
part of a show featuring the
work of the program’s most
advanced students.
MAMA LU | STAR DANCERMama Lu is a standout
dancer in Ms. Sylvia Soumah’s
African dance class. She’s
lived three blocks from
THEARC for over 50 years
and first took a dance class
through The Washington
Ballet’s location at THEARC.
When not dancing, she is a
volunteer at the THEARC.
RANISHA | 12 & REGGIE | 15STAR SIBLINGSRanisha is a student at
Washington School for
Girls and also takes ballet,
jazz, modern and African
dance classes at The
Washington Ballet. She
says The Washington Ballet
has been her second home
for the past five years. Her
older brother Reggie visits
THEARC to take classes at
The Washington Ballet and
Levine School of Music after
class. He recently got the
opportunity to perform in a
dance for President Obama!
Their father, Reggie Sr., can
be found many evening
nights working at THEARC’s
information desk or helping
to manage the front of
house during THEARC
Theater events!
DELORIS | 46A STAR CIVIC ACTIVISTAs a member of Parklands
Community Center for
six years, Deloris has
successfully participated in its
Project Empowerment and
parenting programs. Deloris
was nominated to run for
Corresponding Secretary for
the Ward 8 Democrats!
MICHAELLA | 15 & ROLANDA | 37A STAR MOTHER/DAUGHTER COMBOMichella is an alumna of the Washington School for Girls and loves
THEARC because it is a safe place to hang out after school and
during the weekends. Michella is a spokesperson for the Smoke
Free DC Campaign, a public service encouraging youth to abstain
from using tobacco products. Her mother Rolanda is completing
coursework for a degree at Trinity University at THEARC while
working at the Washington School for Girls and THEARC Theater.
MALIK | 15 & DONN-PIERRE | 10A STAR ARTISTIC DUOMalik started at the Corcoran
ArtReach at 6 years old. At
13, his artwork was exhibited
at The Corcoran Community
Gallery at THEARC. His
brother Donn-Pierre started
at Levine Music when he was
two years old and began
playing violin at age four.
THEARC Stars represent the best of what can happen through the good work of THEARC’s resident partners. These students and clients take full advantage of all THEARC has to offer by enrolling in multiple programs and sticking with each program over the course of several years.
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THEARC
Partners
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER WASHINGTON: FBR BRANCH AT THEARCDuring the first days of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington: FBR
Branch at THEARC, the Club was known merely for its sports leagues and for
being a “positive place for kids.”
Today, the Club delivers so much more to the nearly 800 young people who
participate in its activities every year. Now, FBR helps its members succeed
academically through tutoring and educational activities as well as helping them
acquire work and life skills they need to turn their ambitions into great future.
“The FBR Boys & Girls Club is a family,” said LeVar Jones, teen director. “From
the staff to the parents and to the members, we all worked hard to create a
safe place for this family to thrive. Every program, special guest and surprise
moment that we shared this year made a lasting impact in the lives of young
people who will one day change the world.”
Every day, 135 youth visit FBR. These members include students from eight
different charter schools, coming from as far away as School Without Walls to as
close as the Washington School for Girls at THEARC. When they come through
the doors, members get homework assistance, mentoring, as well as character and
leadership development training–FBR specializes in creating programs that allow
youth to explore and discover their skills while creating a family atmosphere.
One of FBR’s biggest accomplishments of 2013 was its summer enrichment
camp, which served 97 youth daily aged 5 to 13. Through an academic
component of the camp, 78 percent of campers maintained their reading scores
or scored above their reading level. The vast majority (85 percent) of camper
parents stated that they would re-enroll their children in 2014.
stronger together n FBR and Covenant House hosted
a Back to School Event in August for members of both organizations. Youth received backpacks with school supplies and enjoyed full day of festivities.
n FBR and the Washington School for Girls partnered to create its first female basketball team for the 2013-2014 school year.
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CHILDREN’S HEALTH CENTER: CHILDREN’S HEALTH PROJECT OF DC“Our mission is to turn no child away,” said Dr. Marcee White, medical director at Children’s
Medical Center. “Our whole premise is: A child deserves care, regardless of his insurance status.”
True to her word, CMC served 3,304 patients in 2013 over the course of nearly 10,000 patient
visits. The full-service medical clinic provides preventive health care, sick visits, immunizations,
and chronic illness management services in addition to psychological counseling, legal aid,
referral management and social support services. These are services that are in desperate need
east of the Anacostia River, making CMC a critical resource for residents of wards 7 and 8.
Seventy-three percent of the partner’s patient population is enrolled in Medicaid.
These numbers are impressive, but they don’t fully illustrate the impact they make on individual
families. One such family arrived at CMC in June through a health fair event. Having recently
relocated from Ghana, a single mother with three children and extremely scarce resources
came to CMC explaining that she couldn’t get her children into school or day care because
she lacked health insurance. While she was reluctant to accept help because she didn’t want
to acquire a bill she couldn’t pay, CMC staff reassured her that she need not worry. After her
appointments, the woman stated that CMC changed her life. Since that initial encounter, she
has found employment and receives Medicaid. In 2014, CMC hopes to serve even more families.
With enough resources, CMC hopes to create a new, state-of-the-art mobile dental unit to
increase access to oral health services, expand mental health services, and acquire technology
to the expedite check-in and registration process with kiosks in the clinic waiting room.
stronger together n The annual holiday party
for CMC’s patients and their families took place in the Boys and Girls Club gymnasium.
n CMC collaborated with The Washington Ballet to launch the H.E.A.L (Healthy Eating Active Lifestyles) series as part of a healthy workshop initiative. Dr. Yolanda Lewis-Ragland led workshops to promote healthy lifestyles for students and their families.
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CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART: CORCORAN ARTREACHIn recognition of the outstanding services provided by Corcoran ArtReach, the program received the Mayor’s Arts Award for Innovation in
the Arts. The award, which highlights the hard work of ArtReach’s staff and educators, also recognizes the talent and drive of its students,
including the 450 students who participated in activities at THEARC.
ArtReach offers the very best in free after-school arts instruction to youth, offering them an opportunity for self-expression in
underserved areas of Southeast, Washington, DC. The program operates with the understanding that participating in the arts is vital to
the development of creative and critical thinking skills in young people. ArtReach employs an in-depth learning experience based on a
curriculum of inquiry and concept focused lessons, art history instruction, museum engagement, and studio practice.
“The past year has been an especially significant time for ArtReach as it further developed new initiatives like its Master Class and
Visiting Artist programs and found new ways to engage youth with the visual arts across various mediums,” said Melissa Green,
director of community partnerships.
Experienced young artists who have been with program for several years are afforded the opportunity to participate in the ArtReach
Master Class. This hugely successful program provides students with advanced studio practice, portfolio development, and the
opportunity to work with professional artists such as the recent collaboration with installation artist Mia Feuer.
With added resources, ArtReach aspires to offer more field trips to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, family workshops, fund visiting artist
residency programs, conduct weekend pre-college classes, and expand exhibitions in the Corcoran’s Community Gallery at THEARC.
stronger together n ArtReach students, their family
members, staff, and resident partners at THEARC participated in the Second Annual Community Portrait Project, painting fellow community members in the style of artist Mickalene Thomas. Participating partners included The Washington Ballet, Levine Music, Washington School for Girls, Parklands Community Center, and BBAR.
n In “Framing Love–A collaborative photo project,” the Corcoran Association of Photojournalists explored the idea of love through photography. The exhibit featured portraits taken of THEARC’s community while on site as well as images from an ArtReach workshop. Twenty-three staff participants from THEARC’s partners and 38 community members participated.
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COVENANT HOUSE WASHINGTONCovenant House Washington is the District’s largest non-profit
serving homeless, abused, and disconnected young people,
having served as a lifeline to over 30,000 youth within Greater
Washington since its inception in 1995.
At THEARC, Covenant House provides youth with food, shelter,
clothing, educational and vocational services, counseling, life skills
education, and child care. All of these services are provided to the
youth at no cost.
Covenant House served 922 young people during 2013, including
227 who participated in the Work Readiness and Education
program and 409 who received housing and sanctuary services.
One of Covenant House’s hallmark programs is the Work Readiness
Education Training (WRET), which supports young people working
toward self-sufficiency through education and employment. In 2013,
Covenant House helped 68 students earned a GED–a 272% increase
over 2012. These individuals represent nearly 30 percent of all GED’s
earned in the District of Columbia for young people 18-24 years of age.
In addition Covenant House’s myriad other services, which include
educational counseling and workforce training, the organization
operates a crisis center with 44 beds for immediate, short-term and
emergency shelter to homeless single and parenting young people.
During 2013, the crisis center housed 306 youth, 46 of whom were
reunited with their families after intensive counseling and case
management support. Another 76 of these youth transitioned into
longer term housing programs which allowed them to continue
their journey to adulthood in a structured environment providing
life skills education and support.
Covenant House raised money and awareness with two Sleep-Out
events in 2013. By spending a night on the streets in solidarity with
homeless and disconnected youth, participants also helped raise
money to support Covenant House’s services. An event targeted
toward young professionals raised $35,000 while another event
focused on business executives raised $160,000 (more than double
the effort the prior year).
“The goals that we accomplished in 2013 are evidence that we
are serious about serving young people and continuing a legacy
of leadership and learning,” said Dr. Madye G. Henson, the new
president and CEO of Covenant House Washington.
stronger together n In October, the FBR Branch of Boys & Girls Club hosted
a Haunted House public event. Covenant House’s Prevention Services staff worked collaboratively with FBR staff and volunteers to ensure that youth and families enjoyed a memorable experience.
n Four Covenant House youth participated in the paid I CAN internship program. These youth became a part of a technical theater management team where they learned the fundamentals of production and stage management, worked as ushers in the theater, and created a production of their own. The interns shared their experience with other CHW youth and encouraged them to apply to the program.
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LEVINE MUSICIn Levine Music, THEARC members have a harmonious community where
children and adults find lifelong inspiration and joy through learning, listening to,
and performing music with others. Anyone who wants to study and enjoy music,
regardless of age, ability, or financial means is warmly welcomed into their suite.
Approximately 500 students took advantage of Levine’s offerings in piano, jazz,
percussion, guitar, voice, strings, winds, and early childhood music in 2013.
Not only do Levine’s instructors make an impact by sharing their art, they
also provide a stabilizing presence in the lives of children who face multiple
obstacles, including socio-economic challenges, avoiding gang violence and
substance abuse, and overcoming disparaging home-life situations. Levine’s
experienced teachers at THEARC understand the struggles their students face
and happily engage as mentors. Students who have graduated continue to
view their music teachers at Levine as a resource for guidance and support.
In the coming year, Levine plans to implement a peer mentoring program at
THEARC. This will help formalize the relationships among our students at THEARC,
build community, and help keep older students engaged with Levine.Families see
Levine at THEARC as not just as a musical opportunity, but also as a caring support
system. Parents entrust Levine Staff with the well-being and welfare of their children.
One of Levine’s biggest accomplishments of the year was the introduction of
its music therapy program. The program expands instruction to those on the
autism spectrum and to adults who may be experiencing signs of dementia.
Since 2005, Levine Music has served nearly 2,000 children at THEARC. These
students have received more than $2 million in tuition assistance. Levine’s
retention is a point of pride: 50% of students at THEARC have been with
Levine for four years or more.
stronger together n In 2013, Children’s Medical Center helped
promote Levine’s music therapy instruction to patients. These patients became music therapy students and received free services over a six week period during the summer.
n Levine Music continued its partnership with the Washington School for Girls by sponsoring the Treble Voices Middle School Choir and provided musical instruction to 60 children participating in The Washington Ballet’s summer camp.
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LIFT-DC“A positive attitude brings positive actions,” said Mr. Austin Cole, 52. “Positive
attitudes are contagious. LIFT makes me always leave with a smile.”
When Mr. Cole, a single father, moved to the District to be closer to his mother
and sister, things didn’t go as planned. Shortly after arriving, he found himself
living out of his car, raising his young son alone with no good job prospects
in sight for two and a half years. But LIFT-DC, a community-based nonprofit
and resident partner at THEARC, helped Mr. Cole by partnering him with
an advocate who helped him map out his goals. Through hard work and
commitment to improving his life, Mr. Cole landed a job as a truck driver.
LIFT and its team of advocates help clients gain professional skills, set life goals, and
secure services ranging from health insurance to legal aid. LIFT’s office at THEARC
served nearly 250 community members in 2013, 66% of whom reside East of the River.
In the second half of the year, LIFT more than doubled the number of successful
outcomes for its core members (members who commit to working with
advocates for four or more sessions) compared to the same period in 2012. In
June 2013, LIFT expanded hours at THEARC from three to five days per week in
response to increased demand.
LIFT’s flagship event was Suit Up for Success, held in THEARC’s recital hall.
The event served as a personal shopping experience for community members,
providing professional clothing for job interviews and the workplace. More than
200 community members attended the event that included dressing rooms, a
children’s play area, and a light dinner.
“I didn’t have anything when I came to LIFT,” Mr. Cole said. “But everyone was
so nice. They cared. It felt like home for me.” Within the course of a year, LIFT’s
team helped him obtain safe, affordable housing for his family, health care and
even professional certifications to advance his career.
stronger together n Levine Music graciously welcomed LIFT to use
additional space and resources outside its office space. Levine Director Regan Ford is a stalwart advocate for LIFT and the services the organization provides.
n During a back-to-school event held by the Washington School for Girls, LIFT maintained a table that connected parents to all of the resources LIFT has to offer.
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PARKLANDS COMMUNITY CENTERLife-changing. That’s the word to describe the work done by Parklands Community Center (PCC) for more than 200 clients in 2013.
Operating with the core belief that stronger families make a stronger community, PCC helps enhance the quality of life of low-income
residents and ex-offenders primarily living in THEARC’s community. These services include parenting and human development training,
case management services for homeless families and family bonding activities. The 33-year-old organization also offers positive and
constructive alternatives to children and youth exposed to substance abuse and violent gang activities.
PCC prides itself on its longevity and reputation of helping families and serving children and youth. This hard-earned reputation makes
it easier to engage some to the most hard-to-reach parents and individuals in need of support.
In 2013, PCC sponsored 13 families participating in its Parent/Transformation Program to attend a summer Family Bonding Retreat.
These families had a rare chance to spend a weekend away from the hustle of their everyday routine and connect with their families
through sporting activities, workshops, and recreation time.
Other highlights of the year included:
n The Dance with my Father Father’s Day Dinner, where 17 fathers and their daughters celebrated the special occasion with poetry and songs.
n A holiday food basket giveaway where 50 low-income families received free groceries including fresh produce, dry goods, and whole
turkeys and chickens.
n The All Stars Graduation, which culminated the end of a six-month series of substance abuse prevention and life skills training
program for students aged 11 to 14 years old.
stronger together n PCC shares its space with the Children
Health Project, Corcoran ArtReach, and LIFT-DC for their special projects.
n The Washington Ballet lent space to PCC for its a special Father’s Day Dinner.
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THE WASHINGTON BALLETWhen Katrina Toews, director of The Washington Ballet at THEARC, helped
create the programs now residing at THEARC, she could have never dreamed the
programs would run seven days a week. But that’s exactly what happens today.
“I am proud of the growth since we began these programs nine years ago,” she
said. “We have advanced students to the upper division at the NW campus, sent
young dancers to performing arts schools, and continue to expand offering for
adults and seniors in the community.”
In 2013, 560 youth and 100 adults expressed themselves through The
Washington Ballet’s programs. Almost all of its students receive financial aid, with
64 percent receiving aid in excess of 75 percent of their tuition.
Over the summer, Washington Ballet students participated in the presidential
Above the Influence campaign, which balances broad youth substance-abuse
prevention messaging at a national level with targeted efforts at the local
community level. Students performed in the first nationwide “Above the Influence
Day,” a televised event at the Newseum.
Last year The Washington Ballet was recognized as one of five finalists for the
Mayor’s Arts Award for, Outstanding Contribution to Arts Education.
stronger together n The Washington Ballet at THEARC
worked with Corcoran ArtReach and Levine Music to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Art In Embassy program through The State Department. The eye-opening collaborations included ballet students showing off costumes and constructions created by students at the College of Art and Design during the Corcoran Gallery of Art’s open house celebration.
n During the summer Trinity University gave The Washington Ballet space to operate their summer programming. Trinity students have easy access to The Washington Ballet’s classes for their children.
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TRINITY WASHINGTON UNIVERSITYTrinity University at THEARC is the only university offering a degree program in
southeast, Washington, DC. In 2013, three students who began their educational journeys
at THEARC received their bachelor’s degrees at Trinity’s main campus.
Thirty-six students started their paths toward earning a college degree at Trinity
University at THEARC in 2013, bringing the total number of students enrolled there
to 108. The education provided at Trinity not only puts them on a course to improve
their financial standings, it also helps them to set an example for their children and
other family members. Receiving a college degree is an attainable goal; with THEARC’s
location in Ward 8, the first step on that journey is well within reach.
Seventeen, free information sessions were held at THEARC in 2013. Information sessions allow
students to understand the program, the application process, and the financial aid process.
With an average of four students per session, Trinity saw nearly 70 prospective students
over the past year. Thirty-nine new students registered during the semester; meaning
57% of information session attendees enrolled in a program. Trinity plans to continue
expanding its services to better meet the needs of DC employers, having already added
many programs to its main campus. Many Trinity students balance commitments for
work, family, and school. This combination can be stressful; however, Trinity supports
all of its students in their pursuit of improving their life situations and increasing
opportunities for their families.
stronger together n Trinity’s School of Education
collaborates with the Washington School for Girls in a summer literacy program.
n Children of students can benefit from access to after-school programs including programming at the Boys & Girls Club and healthcare from Children’s National Medical Center.
n Easy access at THEARC enables students to benefit from programs offered by Parklands Community Center, seminars by Children’s National Medical Center, and assistance from Lift DC.
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WASHINGTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Washington School for Girls encourages young girls growing up East of the River
(grades four through eight) to excel beyond their imaginations. According Sister
Mary Bourdon, head of the Washington School for Girls, “2013 has been all about
partnerships.”
“From our existing programs within THEARC to new relationships with schools
and organizations across DC, collaboration makes our program what it is.
Engaging in dialogue and exploration expands each girl’s mind, creating space
for her to imagine the possibilities for her future.”
WSG’s collaborations included a new relationship with the National Park Trust’s
Buddy Bison program, which enabled students to go on numerous field trips to
national and regional parks in the area, including the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge.
WSG and The Maret School (a private middle school located in N.W., Washington,
DC) developed a service learning project where seventh graders at both schools
joined together to volunteer at homeless services nonprofit So Others Might Eat.
WSG not only provides a high quality, well-rounded education for its students,
but WSG also continues its support for its alumnae after they have moved on.
The school’s Graduate Support Program helps keep track of its students and
ensure that they have the support to make it through high school. Informally,
because each teacher provides such rich academic, social and spiritual guidance,
graduates often return to visit WSG, eager and proud to share their high school
and life accomplishments with their former teachers
Each year, WSG’s proudest accomplishment for 2013 was working with students
both in and out of the classroom to develop confidence, competence, and
compassion in all areas of their lives. Ninety-eight percent of WSG graduates go
on to complete high school.
stronger together • WSGstudentssharpenedtheir
science skills in the Robotics Club at the Boys and Girls Club FBR Branch.
• AllofthestudentsatTHEARCcampus participate in activities with other partners in the building including Corcoran ArtReach, Levine Music, and The Washington Ballet. Many use Children’s Medical Center as their primary health care location.
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2013 Financial Reporting Unaudited
TOTAL ASSETS
Cash and Investments Unrestricted $606,000 3%
Cash and Investments Restricted or Board Designated $3,338,000 17%
Pledges $168,000 1%
Property, Plant and Equipment (net of accumulated depreciation) $15,711,000 80%
Other Assets $67,000 0%
TOTAL ASSETS $19,890,000
LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
Accounts Payable and other Current Liabilities $307,000 2%
Notes Payable $108,000 1%
Total Liabilities $487,000
Equity-Net Assets $19,403,000 97%
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS $19,890,000
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$100,000-$199,000DC Commission on Arts &
Humanities, an agency
funded in part by the
National Endowment
for the Arts
WC Smith
$75,000-$99,999Capital One
John Edward Fowler
Memorial Foundation
Local Initiatives Support
Corporation (LISC)
$25,000-$74,999 TierBank of America
Horning Family Fund,
Lynne & Joseph Horning
Humanities Council of
Washington DC
MARPAT Foundation Inc.
The J. Willard & Alice S.
Marriott Foundation
The Morris & Gwendolyn
Cafritz Foundation
The Walmart Foundation
The Washington Winter
Show, Inc.
$10,000-$24,999 Aronson Foundation, Inc.
Toni & Ned Brody
The Carter & Melisaa Cafritz
Charitable Trust
Clark-Winchcole Foundation
Richard & Lois England
Family Foundation
Dalia & Hossein Fateh
Merrill Family Foundation
Prince Charitable Trusts
The Share Fund
$5,000-$9,999BB&T Bank
Betty & Wes Foster Family
Foundation
The Higgins-Trapnell Family
Foundation
Landon Butler & Co. LP
Neiman Marcus
Carrie & David Marriott
United Way of the National
Capital Area
Building Bridges Across the River
Building Bridges Across the River gratefully acknowledges the generous support from the following individuals and organizations (gifts received for calendar year 2013)
2013 Donors
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The Washington Post
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
William S. Paley
Foundation, Inc.
$2,000-$4,999 TierBerger Family Fund
Ana & Craig Channell
Community Foundation for
the National Capital Region
The Dallas Morse Coors
Foundation for the
Performing Arts
Dimick Foundation
The Anthony F. Lucas
Spindletop Foundation
Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation
Miller & Chevalier Charitable
Foundation
Stephen Milliken
Carolyn & Greg Morrison
Owen Family Foundation Inc.
Mark Polivka
Raymond Santa
$999-$1,999Melissa & Carter Cafritz
Alma & Colin Powell
E & B Family Trust
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Janet Adams Laird &
Richard Laird
Landon Headley Butler
Lenzner Family Foundation
Lichtenberg Family
Foundation
Amy Dixon & Greg LoCascio
Clare J. McCabe
Susan & Skip McMahon
Rebecca Milliken
Louise Sagalyn
Sarah & Ted Stettinius
Christopher Wallace
Jill & Burton White
Gerry Widdicombe
Edward K. Wolynec
$500-$999 TierHis Excellency, Michael
Moussa-Adamo &
Mrs. Moussa-Adamo
Marvin Bowser
Lizzie & Michael Cantacuzene
Gloria & Jeffery P. Capron
Central Wholesalers
Andrew Elias
Dr. Laura A. Fleet
James H. Gray JR
K. Denise Grant
Michael Goldstein
Richard E. Hanlon
Heidi Hatfield
Sheri A. Rosenfeld
Barrett Tilney & David Salwen
Michael W. Tierney
Christopher T. Walker
Mallory Walker
$101 -$499 Linda Auwers
Patricia A. Franco &
Charles Clark
Sara Davis
Palmer Lane Dorn
D. Chris Downey
Matthew Frumin
Avery Gardiner
Sarah Morris Hummer
Michael Iannarino
The International Monetary
Fund
Jerome Kennedy
Scott Kratz
Katharine K. Kravetz
Peter Larkin
Suzanne F. Martin
Robert McAllister
Peter D. Hart Research
Associates
Marie Ridder
Donna R. Shephard
Sigma Alpha Iota
Jeffrey Smith
Thomas Spier
$100 & Below TierToni K. Allen
America’s Charities
Christine Anderson
Chris R. Badenmayer
Brenda Bazemore
Norma Bullock
Barbara W. Burgin
Leonard W. Burka
Angel Cartagena
Rose Ann Cleveland
Annie Coates
Melvin Costley
Renee Esfandiary Crupi &
Eric Crupi
Ruth Darmstadter
Michele D’Epagnier
Albert Easter
District Electrical
Susie Finley
Dennis Fleet
Cecelia Fletcher
BCB Franchising, LLC
Robert W. Freeman
Leah & Cyrus Frelinghuysen
David Friedman
Charles M. Gebbert
Shahna Gooeratne
Thompkins W. Hallman
Sondra Hartley
Kathleen T. Holly
Rosaly Holmes
Charles Hoyt
Joan M. Hurwitz
Ann Ingram
Sally M. James
Martin L. Johnson
Sterlin Johnson
F.P. Kendall Foundation,
Kay Kendall
Mary Konsoulis
Naomi Kusano
Elisabeth & Russell LaMotte
Tina Lassiter
Robert F. Levey
Katherine Lucas
Edward Charles Mace
Colleen & Charles Markham
Eugene A. Massey
James W. McBride
Patricia McCeney
Dorea & Kevin McMahon
Allison & Ed Metz
Daniel Miller
Severina Mladenova
Kristin Muhlner
Benjamin Nussdorf
Socorro Diaz-Perry
Legora Ragland
Amy Roth
Jayne E. Shister
Julie Silva
Mark Stuckart
Sherley Taliaferro
Valeria Van Brummelen
Monica A. Warren-Jones
Reginald Washington
Douglas A. Westfall
Stephanie Williams
B. Bryan Wright, JR
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$100,000-$199,000Lisa & Chris Smith/ WC Smith/
WCS Construction, LLC
$25,000-$74,999 Kay Kendall & Jack Davies
Dalia & Hossein Fateh
FEDEX Corporation
The Carl M. Freeman
Foundation, Inc. &
Michelle Freeman
Robert Hisaoka
$10,000-$24,999The Scott & Patrice Brickman
Family Foundation
Toni & Ned Brody
The Capital Source Charitable
Foundation
CMC Concrete Construction,
Inc.
Commercial Restoration
Group, Inc.
Jane Ottenberg & Richard
Creighton
Karen & Chris Donatelli
Walker & Dunlop
Jean-Marie & Raul J. Fernandez
Floor Systems of DC, LLC
Leah & Jacques Gansler
Hawkins Electrical Construction
of DC
Horning Family Fund/
Lynne & Joseph Horning
Sheila C. Johnson
Calvert Masonry
Mid-Atlantic Air of DC
Elizabeth Conahan &
James Oldham
Prospect Waterproofing
Company
Judy & John H. Ritz
Jeannie Rutherfoord
Lola Smith
S&R Technology Holdings, LLC
Timberlake Cabinetry
$5,000-$9,999Gina & Gene Adams
AOL Inc.
Baker DC, LLC
Barr Concrete
BET Networks
Katherine & David Bradley
The Honorable Ann Brown &
Donald Brown
Carter & Melissa Cafritz
Constance Carter
C.H. Edwards, Inc.
Centric
Certified Roofing Systems &
Contracting
Children’s National Medical
Center
Clark Charitable Foundation
Collis Warner Foundation
D.H. Kim Enterprises, Inc.
Kristin S. Ehrgood
Richard & Lois England Family
Foundation
Rhona Wolfe Friedman &
Donald Friedman
GMI Professional Landscape
Services, Inc.
Hallmark Iron Works, Inc.
Health Services for Children
Stuart Himmelfarb
Shelley Holt
John E. King
Landon Butler & Co. LP
Stacey & Greg Lubar
Carrie & David Marriott
Lyn & Mark McFadden
Miller & Long Co. Inc.
M & T Bank
Hattie Ruttenberg &
Jonathan Molot
NVM Contractors, Inc.
Oak Tree Building Group
of Washington
Michael Olding
Richard M. Patrick
Norma & Russ Ramsey
R.B. Hinkle Construction, Inc.
Steele Foundation, LLC
Douglas Smith
Strittmatter Metro, LLC
SunTrust Bank
Linda Priscilla &
Gerald Waldman
The Wentworth Group, LLC
Joseph Wright
Mary M. Zients
After Dark @ THEARC
Our annual After Dark @ THEARC gala in celebration of the 8th anniversary of THEARC was held September 28, 2013 at THEARC. More than 450 guests attended and the proceeds benefited THEARC facility.
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$2,000-$4,999Ayco Charitable Foundation
Nancy Taylor Bubes
Marcy & Neil Cohen
Phillip W. Conley
Michele Jolin & Kevin Downy
Engineered Construction
Products
Shiloh Foundation
Virginia Shore &
Thomas Hardart
JP Construction & Building
Services, Inc.
Michael J. Murphy Family Fund
PR Painting Company
Quality Connections Inc.
Karen Thomas
Monica & John Thompson III
Simonetta & Bruce Thorne
Catherine Merrill &
Paul Williams
Edward K. Wolynec
$999-$1,999Amy & Bret Baier
Industrial Bank
Bayside Fire Protection, LLC
Terry Beauford
Gloria & Jeffery Capron
Ana & Craig Channell
Commercial Interiors Inc.
Construction & Safety Services
Elizabeth Corro
Covenant House Washington
Barry Dixon
Dorothy G. Bender Foundation
David Dorros
Karen Earp
Chaney Enterprises
Marie & Brad Fennell
Giant Food
Jullani Foundation
Gelman, Rosenberg &
Freedman
Ellen Haas
Mary & Robert Haft
Richard Hanlon
Mary Howell
Ann Ashmore-Hudson
Marnie Kagan
Shari Kapelina
John Kuhnle
Elisabeth & Russell LaMotte
Sara & Chris Lange
Robert Liberatore
William & Eve Auchincloss
Lilley
Linda & Isaac Stern
Charitable Trust
Lou Hill & Ralph P. Davidson
Fund
Louis Grasmick Lumber Co., Inc.
Dorea & Kevin McMahon
Stacey Miller
Marnie Owens
Clara Register
Victor Shargai
Peggy Shiffrin
Debbie & Donald Sigmund
Sotheby’s International Realty
Steinway Piano Gallery of
Washington, DC
Janet & Walter Stone
Nancy Tartt
Richard Thompson
Washington Gas
$500-$999 Robert Bennett
Delise & Rahsaan Bernard
Cynthia Bertolotti
Peggy Cooper Cafritz
Choice Stairways, Inc.
Maureen Curley
Datawatch
Lori & Daniel Donovan
Elizabeth & Monty Engel
Flippo Construction Co.,Inc.
Richard Frank
Jennifer & Jake Gagnon
Stephen Green
Stuart Halpert
Sondra Hartley
Jeffrey Holmstead
Hyattsville Door & Frame Inc.
Peter & Judy Jablow
Eun Yang & Robert Kang
Emily Lenzner
Willee Lewis
Amy Dixon & Greg LoCascio
Allison & Ed Metz
Mary Ourisman
George Pollard
Alison Ritz
Karen Schaufeld
Lori Soto
Courtney Straus
John Thorne
Sanju Vaswani
Mark Vershbow
Diana Villarreal
Jennifer Whipp
Debra Yogodzinski
$101-$499 Marvin Bowser
Susan Butler
Caroline Croft
Ed Davies
Judith Dobbins
Rick Fox
Elizabeth Friedman
Brooke Hurley
Scottie Irving
Beth Kohlhoss
Scott Kratz
Janet Adams Laird &
Richard Laird
Laurel Fund for The
Performing Arts
Britian & Fred Malek
David Marlin
Thomas McLarty III
Susan & Skip McMahon
Miscellaneous Metals, Inc.
Nancy McElroy Folger
Revocable Trust
Nora Pouillon
Erin & Matt Ritz
Gabriella Robayo
Marietta Robinson
Lionel Sims Jr.
Vania Smith
Structron Engineering, LLC
Silvia Taylor
Jerome Welch
Elizabeth Wrege
$100 & Below Cellerino Bernardino
Susan L. Chaudry
Penny Conaway
Door Supply of NJ, INC.
Regan L. Ford
Ann Haskins
Michael Pickrum
Gary Pollard
Linda Ross
Margrete Stevens
Mary Lou Sullivan
Sean Tolliver
Robin Walker
Candice Washington
Lorraine C. Washington
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$5,000-$9,999Bank of Georgetown
BET Networks
FEDEX Corporation
Dalia & Hossein Fateh
Carrie & David Marriott
Chris & Lisa Smith
$2,000-$4,999Grace & Morton Bender
Nancy Taylor Bubes
Jean-Marie & Raul J. Fernandez
Jane & Thomas Hill
Hattie Ruttenberg &
Jonathan Molot
$999-$1,999Melissa & Carter Cafritz
Elizabeth & Monty Engel
Dr. Laura A. Fleet
F.P. Kendall Foundation,
Kay Kendall
Erin Mullan
Elizabeth Conahan &
James Oldham
Janet & Walter Stone
Jill & Burton White
$500-$999MKit Ballenger
Kim Browne
Amy Chew
Palmer Lane Dorn
Marie & Brad Fennell
Giant Food
Thomas P. Gallagher/E & G
Group, LLC
Mae & Andre Grennan
Pamela Hanlon
Dominique Howard
Michelle Joubran
Catherine Kaplan
Kristen & John Lever
Eve Auchincloss Lilley
Katherine Lucas
Julie Pulzone Marshall
Allison & Ed Metz
Gigi Metz
Elizabeth & Chris Nelson
Severina Mladenova & Anna
Sophia Nicely
S. Ayse Kadayifci-Orellana
Kimberly & Justin Shur
Steinway & Sons
Sarah & Ted Stettinius
Richard Thompson
Simonetta & Bruce Thorne
Catherine Merrill &
Paul Williams
Catherine Zimmermann
$101-$499Anne Cristaldi Realtor, Inc.
Katherine Ballenger
Stacy Bear
Dr. Lee Beers
Annie Lou & MJ Berman
Amanda Bowker
Nora Cameron
Nancy Cordes
Sonja & Nick DeCarlo
Danielle Dooley
Charis Drant
Ralph Ferrara
Edmund Fleet
Antoinette Ford
Leah & Cyrus Frelinghuysen
Robin Galkin
Shannon Grewer
Greg Grigorian
Carolyn Harris
Jessica L. Heywood
The Wacky & Whimsical Tea for THEARC
This annual fundraising parent & child tea benefiting THEARC was held on March 3, 2013 at The Ritz-Carlton of Washington, DC. More than 300 guests attended and the proceeds benefited THEARC facility.
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Laura Phinizy Jones
Lori & Chris Jones
Laura Kappaz
Mara Kunst
Janet Adams Laird &
Richard Laird
Caroline Landau
Susan Lazerow
Doretha Ferrell Lea
Yolanda M. Mamone
Becki Marchand
Amanda Marshall
Kris & Steve McBrady
Deardre McGuire
Lesley S. McNamara
Sloan Menkes
Chaya Merrill
Elizabeth Miller
Suzanne Moran
Nancy McElroy Folger
Revocable Trust
Kristin Ehrgood &
Vadim Nikitine
Sarah Oetgen
Marnie Owens
Ellen Patterson
Malcolm E. Peabody
Douglas Ray
Melissa Ann Romain
Jessica Rosenworcel
Maryann Surrick
Elena & Bob Tompkins
Rebecca Unruh
Elise Whang
Rebecca Schuller Wilsusen
Leslie Zirkin
$100 & BelowAvery Boulanger
Lula M. Evans
Erin Scanlon Kaufman
Jean A. Kaufman
Kristin Muhlner
Clara Register
Alison M. Reynolds
Donna Shephard
Valeria Van Brummelen
Kelly Gainer Zegger
In-KindBuilding Bridges Across the
River wishes to acknowledge
the following organizations
and individuals for their
donations in-kind in 2013.
AAltruette Jewelry,
Julie Scholsser
Anna Bannana Arts & Crafts
AOL, Inc.
Appalachain Spring
Astro Donuts & Fried Chicken
Auction Partner, LLC –
Laura Tom
Barre 3
Ben’s Chili Bowl
Bishop T. Walker School
for Boys
Bounce U of Rockville
Amy Brothers
Capital One
Children’s National Medical
Center
Claudia Gonzalez, Definitions
Gym Personal Trainer
Kathleen Collins-Bell
Comodo, NYC
The Corcoran Gallery of Art/
College of Art & Design
Courtyard by Marriott, SOHO
The Dandelion Patch
David Rios Salon
Kay Kendall & Jack Davies
Dawn Price Baby
Keith Donaldson, I Cut You Out
D.C. United
Sonja & Nick DeCarlo
Digital Lighting
Double Nickels Theatre
Company
East of the River Magazine
The Elements D.C.
Embassy of Gabon
Estadio
FEDEX Corporation
First Book
Roberta Flack
Michelle Freeman
Giant Foods
Glen Echo Puppet Theater
The Great Zucchini
Glenn Hennessey/
Hennesseyink.com
Henning Magic, LLC
Hybrid Elements Personal
Styling at Home
Imagination Stage
John Jenkins, Just for Kids
Karen Thomas
Janet Adams Laird &
Richard Laird
Levine Music
Katherine Lucas
Macaron Bee
Madame Tussaud’s
Marc Park Valet
Susan & Skip McMahon
NASA
National Geographic/
National Geographic Kids
National Symphony Orchestra
Neiman Marcus
Occasions Caterers
Orangerie
PBS Kids
Nikki Peele
Pineapple Grove Gifts, LLC
Propper Topper
Tony Powell
Ripley’s Believe it Or
Not - Baltimore
The Ritz-Carlton,
Washington, DC
Ken Saliba
Sassanova
ScratchDC.com
Serendipity 3, Washington, DC
Lisa & Chris Smith
SNOBSwap
Sprinkles Cupcakes
Steinway & Sons
Syzgy Events International
Claudia Taskier, The Organizer
& Helping Hand
Tiny Jewel Box
Luis Torrealva, Nayas
Total Wine/Anna Parisi-Trone
& Robert Trone
U.S. Chess Center
Urban Petals
The Washington Ballet
The Washington Capitals
Washington Harbor Ice Rink
The Washington Informer
Washington Life Magazine
Washington Nationals
Marcee & David White
Women’s Committee for the
National Symphony Orchestra
Eun Yang
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The Arts Fund at THEARCThe Arts Fund at THEARC was established to promote, provide and enhance collaborative arts programming at THEARC among the four arts organizations in residence at THEARC: Building Bridges Across the River (THEARC Theater), The Corcoran Gallery of Art (Corcoran ArtReach); Levine Music and The Washington Ballet.
Barbara Epstein Foundation
Hawthorne Bowers
Wes & Betty Foster Family Foundation
Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family
Foundation
Joe Hall
Lorraine Holmes Settles
The Samuel Waters McMahon Memorial Scholarship Fund for DanceFunds donated in memory of Samuel Waters McMahon supports scholarships for students to attend The Washington Ballet at THEARC.
Karen S. Nolan
2013 DonorsThe 11th Street Bridge ParkFunds donated to the 11th Street Bridge Park support the creation and construction of Washington, DC’s first elevated park connecting the Capitol Hill and historic Anacostia neighborhoods.
$75,000-$99,999Horning Family Fund
$25,000-$49,999Pendragwn Studios
$10,000-$24,999Forest City Washington
Urban Land Institute
Foundation
Urban Land Institute -
Washington
$5,000-$9,999David Schwarz
Justice and Sustainability
Associates
Alan & Irene Wurtzel
$2,000-$4,999Susan Clampitt &
Jeremy Waletzky
Fetzer Memorial Trust
Goulston & Storrs
Gardiner & Nick Lapham
$999-$1,9994site Studios
Judy Feldman
Industrial Bank
JBG
Sarah Tempkin
Mishka Terplan
$101-$499John Gray
$100 & BelowJohn Capozzi
Pattie Firestone
Heming Nelson
Penelope Hughes
Janice Marks
Elizabeth Morton
Alex Nock
Jess Zimbabwe
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Christopher Smith, Jr., CEO
William C. Smith + CompanyChairman
Dorea McMahonVice-Chair
Jeffery P. Capron, CPA
Aronson LLCTreasurer
Winston RobinsonSecretary
William T. “Skip” McMahon
Building Bridges
Across the RiverCo-Founder, THEARC
Gina F. Adams
FedEx CorporationJudith Dobbins
Kay Kendall
Gloria Whitfield
Community Activist
Sandra Allen
Elizabeth “Dibbie” Conahan
Walker Dunlop
Christopher Jennings
Shakespeare Theatre
Dr. Mayde Henson
Covenant House
Washington
Dalia Fateh
Karen Thomas
Film Odyssey
Toni Brody
Rhona Wolfe Friedman
Coldwell Banker
Residential Brokerage
Anne Ashmore-Hudson, PH.D.
Vania M. Smith
Federal City
Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
board of directors
staffwomen's committeeKate Azevedo
Lizzie Cantacuzene
Renee Esfandiary Crupi
Sonja DeCarlo
Amy Dixon
Elizabeth Engel
Leah Frelinghuysen
Jane Hill
Michele Jolin
Catherine Kaplan
Janet Adams Laird
Elisabeth LaMotte
Katherine Lucas
Colleen Markham
Allison Metz
Erin Mullan
Elizabeth Powell
Erin Ritz
Kimberly Shur
Barrett Tilney
Jill White
Edmund FleetExecutive Director
Beverly CarrollExecutive Assistant
Keith CookMaintenance Staff
Kimberly DouglasDirector, Theater Operations & Programming
Nolvert GarciaTheater Technical Director
Emory GholstonBuilding Engineer
George HollowayMaintenance Staff
Deborah JohnsonMaintenance Staff
Scott KratzDirector, 11th Street Bridge Park
Charlene JonesData Collection Coordinator
Skip McMahonCo-Founder
Irfana NooraniDevelopment & Community Outreach Officer
Janet StoneDirector of Development & Marketing
Chanta SvayDirector of Accounting
Jasmine TaylorDevelopment & Marketing Manager
1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20020
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www.thearcdc.org
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