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Our vision is a community where the best arts, education, health, recreation, and community programs are available to everyone in equal measure. We aim for THEARC to be the best option for residents east of the Anacostia River in Washington D.C. to access these services, which are necessary to create vibrant communities.
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THEARC 2010 Highlights
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THEARC Partners boys & girls clubs of greater washington: fbr branch children’s health project of dc: children’s health center at thearc corcoran gallery of art: corcoran artreach covenant house washington levine school of music lift-dc parklands community center trinity washington university the washington ballet washington middle school for girls
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2010 Board & Staff Information
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For decades, Wards 7 and 8 have been separated from the greater Washington D.C. area by more than just the Anacostia River. Depressed economic conditions, a lack of community services, scarce cultural and educational opportunities – all of these factors have contributed to this stark division. But since Building Bridges Across the River (BBAR) built THEARC and the facility opened in 2005, the neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River have begun to experience a renaissance. New businesses including housing, bank branches, a major supermarket and sit down restaurants have all opened in the past four years. The Washington Post even added THEARC’s immediate neighborhood, Congress Heights, to its annual “What’s In” list. THEARC has been the center point for cultural and social growth within the reemerging community, with dedicated resident partners who provide access to a spectrum of programs and services unavailable anywhere else in Wards 7 and 8. These organizations enrich their members’ quality of life and brighten their futures by equipping them with the practical skills they need to improve their careers and family lives. From housing the only
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degree-granting institution of higher learning east of the Anacostia River to providing a comprehensive pediatric health center, THEARC is just as transformative for its individual members as the facility has been for the area as a whole. Budding artists from Corcoran ArtReach have shown their art in the main museum in northwest DC; while students from Trinity graduated with their associate’s degree and moved to its main campus to pursue their bachelor’s degree. As the campus’ managing partner, BBAR not only oversees the management of the facility itself, it provides its partners with operational support. BBAR’s work on campus and in the community has resulted in the addition of a new partner, LIFT-DC, and in growing the facility’s membership to 4,300. In total, THEARC reached more than 85,000 in 2010 with educational, recreational, cultural and health services. The theme of this report, “Crossing Bridges,” underscores the fact that under BBAR’s leadership, THEARC has helped link Wards 7 and 8 with the rest of the city and the nation. Thanks to the hard work of the facility’s partners, Wards 7 and 8 can now export the talents of its residents to other parts of the city. Meanwhile, visitors from all over the country have stopped
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in to perform, teach and inspire and artists from across the nation have graced the facility with their work. We’re extraordinarily proud of BBAR’s accomplishments in its few years of existence. We all know times are tough. The ailing economy has impacted THEARC as it has many nonprofit organizations, but with the commitment of our dedicated board, donors, partners and volunteers, we have persevered through these challenging times. We sincerely thank you for your generosity which has made our work possible. With Warm Regards,
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All of these qualities describe THEARC, yet none of them completely capture the 110,000 square-foot campus’ one-of-a-kind value to its community. Since the time it opened, THEARC’s eleven nonprofit partner organizations have changed lives with job and life skills training, provided quality educational opportunities and lifted spirits through arts programming unavailable anywhere else in the area. As a result of their close proximity and the focused leadership of BBAR, the organizations have been able to collaborate and cross-pollinate, yielding amazing partnerships that have provided a greater impact on the community than any single organization could have made on its own.
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across the river Under the guidance of Building Bridges Across the River, THEARC’s reputation grew from an ambitious experiment to a genuine success story. BBAR successfully pursued specific strategic goals, including addressing the area’s high unemployment rate and providing more services to young men and senior citizens. As the campus’ steward, BBAR served an integral role in managing the facility, reaching out to the community and raising money to help support the partners. In early 2011, BBAR welcomed social services nonprofit LIFT-DC to help reduce the unemployment in Ward 8.
What was a construction site six years ago has now become a world class campus for culture and education – one that attracts talented and renowned visitors from across the city. In 2010, THEARC welcomed visitors ranging from former Washington Redskins player Chris Draft, who hosted a film screening, to President Barack Obama. The President visited THEARC on two occasions – once to address his fatherhood initiative and again to congratulate the Los Angeles Lakers on their NBA championship when the team visited the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington, FBR Branch at THEARC.
Eighty percent of THEARC’s membership comes from Wards 7 and 8 – the area of the District most in need of the services the campus provides. In addition to providing guidance to the resident partners, BBAR provided direct services to the community. Through a partnership with Vehicles for Change, seven low-income families received cars to help them access jobs. 2010 also saw the opening of a new organic community teaching garden on THEARC’s grounds which serves as a place of learning and crossgenerational interaction for young people to learn from their elders.
Not only did THEARC facilitate the visits of exciting visitors to Ward 8, members used the skills and education given to them by partner organizations to take them beyond east of the Anacostia River. Young dancers from The Washington Ballet got the once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform at The White
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All of this positive momentum establishes THEARC as an anchor for the community to thrive and inspires citizens from across the greater Washington, DC area to cross the bridge and contribute to the good work being done on campus. Steve Hair, a retired postal worker who first started taking yoga classes with The Washington Ballet in 2005, has volunteered twice a week at THEARC ever since. Renee Esfandiary, a Senior Executive with the Securities and Exchange Commission, gladly gives of her time to support the work done by THEARC. She volunteered her time and expertise with BBAR to execute a strategic plan for THEARC facility during 2010. She says that when she thinks about how to spend her extra hours, she knows she wants to invest in helping out at THEARC. “From my perspective, THEARC’s objectives and focus are aligned in the right direction. As a result, THEARC is making beautiful things happen for all of Washington, D.C.,” she said. “When I think about how I want to spend my most precious
resource, my time, I know I want to spend it helping out. THEARC doesn’t just touch lives in Ward 8; it touches lives all around the metropolitan region.” In addition to the community members who have signed up to help BBAR run programs at THEARC, the facility has contributed to the area’s economic development. Ward 8 claims the highest unemployment in Washington, and THEARC has added 162 jobs. Individuals from all skill levels can contribute to their community through THEARC. Seventy-five of THEARC’s employees are District residents and 94 of them are full-time employees. Furthermore, partners like Parklands Community Center, Covenant House Washington and THEARC’s newest partner, LIFT-DC, make it part of their missions to increase the employment for residents east of the Anacostia River.
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I started getting involved with THEARC when a friend and I organized a Spring Fling for the kids who attended the Boys & Girls Club. It was an amazing experience to be involved with children who use THEARC facilities every day and to better understand what THEARC means to them. For these kids, THEARC is where those important, day-to-day interactions are happening that will affect who they are and who they become. It was great to get a small glimpse of that.
Since THEARC houses the only theater of any kind east of the Anacostia River in DC, the National Symphony Orchestra welcomed the opportunity to help provide arts experiences that could contribute to the overall quality of life of the surrounding neighborhood.
Back when THEARC was under construction, I would watch the structure’s progress develop on my way to work. Upon finding out that the campus would eventually include a state-of-the-art theater, I seized the opportunity to stage my company’s signature play, “The Process,” at the facility. When all was said and done, Str8-N-Up Productions became the first company to completely sell out the venue.
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After my experience at the Spring Fling, there was no question I was going to stay involved with THEARC. I enjoy being part of something larger than myself – it is good for my soul and something that I want to share. I try to get my closest friends and family involved with THEARC so they can share in the experience.
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This joint effort produced a series of performances and educational activities for the community, including an annual free Music and Arts Festival which featured full concerts by the NSO with performances by students from several of THEARC’s partners.
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Having the opportunity to perform the drug addiction drama at THEARC springboarded us toward further success and repeat performances at the theater. In addition to developing our technical abilities in regards to lighting, sound and other elements, the experience and exposure the performance provided helped Str8-NUp Productions secure a grant from the District to produce a second play, this time about women living with HIV/AIDS. Str8-N-Up Productions has matured in business and performance because of our experience with THEARC. We chose to remain involved in performing at THEARC because of the “open arms” policy and the tremendous professional assistance given to us by the production staff.
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THEARC Theater As the only theater located east of the Anacostia River, THEARC Theater draws a diverse array of community events and locally produced performances from all over the Washington, D.C. area. Since its inception, the state-of-the-art, 365-seat venue has served as a cornerstone of the facility’s offerings – one that BBAR raises 80% of the funds to support every year. This allows the organization to offer use of the space at no cost for partners and a low cost for community organizations.
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Before the construction of THEARC, many residents of Wards 7 and 8 had never had access to this sort of culture. Kim Wright, a Ward 8 resident and president of the volunteer group Noxio Senior Resident Council Services, testifies to the importance of the theater’s presence, stating that its ease of access allows elderly residents from the area to see performances unlike anything they have ever seen. “I’ve had seniors cry, telling me they experienced things they’ve never had an opportunity to experience,” she said. “THEARC Theater allows them to experience things that nobody should leave this planet without experiencing.”
The 373 events that took place in 2010 not only included performances from students of the Levine School of Music and The Washington Ballet (who perform their popular, The Nutcracker annually), they also included homegrown acts from all over the Washington, D.C. area. The mission of THEARC Theater extends beyond being a performance venue – BBAR also established the space as a place of learning. Students from Shakespeare Theatre Company’s program ShakesPEERS crossed the bridge to receive technical training in the theater. Regular theater workshops ran throughout the year, focusing on areas such as lighting design, event management, front of the house management and a new session on box office solutions, which supports the theater’s newly implemented online box office system. Through BBAR’s “Living History @ THEARC Theater program,” more than 500 students, senior citizens and community members received an active lesson in history from THEARC Theater’s Frederick Douglass animatron. The program received an added dimension through the live performer Bill Grimmette, who interacted with the animatron, adding to the audience engagement in learning of the life and knowledge passed on by Frederick Douglass.
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Living History: The Frederick Douglass Animatron Living History @ THEARC is an experience that educates the community and area school students about the life of longtime Ward 8 Resident Frederick Douglass – orator, statesman, and abolitionist. The Living History @ THEARC presentation features a specially crafted animatron in Mr. Douglass’ likeness that gives speeches and countless recollections of Mr. Douglass’ lifelong efforts in encouraging growth and freedom through education. BBAR successfully presented this program to approximately 500 children, adults, and seniors in 2010.
Movie Tuesdays Given there are no movie theaters east of the Anacostia River, Movie Tuesdays is a six-week program offered by THEARC Theater to give area youth an opportunity to come and see free feature movies, engage in fun activities, and enjoy free healthy snacks. Movie Tuesdays’ attendance for the 6 week run in 2010 totaled 2,223 children.
Workshops @ THEARC THEARC Theater’s educational venture to introduce the world of theater arts to novice and working professionals who have a sincere interest in learning the technical, administrative, and complimentary job services/functions associated within the arts production industry. Workshops @THEARC cover event production, stage management, lighting design, sound engineering, event marketing and advertising, house management, directing, and box office operations.
I CAN SYEP @ THEARC Theater The I CAN SYEP Program @ THEARC Theater gives students between the ages of 13-18 an opportunity to learn and work behind the scenes with a special emphasis on learning technical theater. Students participating in the program are paid interns through the DC Department of Employment Services and the generosity of corporate sponsors. All students receive daily instruction in lighting design, sound engineering, set design, and front of house management. In 2010, SYEP participants were able to apply skills learned throughout the 6 week program to produce Movie Tuesdays @ THEARC each week, the “Do You Like Good Music” theatrical production, and the Boys & Girls Club TAP Program production. THEARC had 22 students enrolled in the program, and 3 have continued to work with THEARC Theater staff during in-house productions.
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AfterDark@THEARC, THEARC’s 5th Anniversary gala which was held at THEARC on April 10, 2010.
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington: FBR Branch In 2010, participants in the FBR Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington experienced once-in-a-lifetime brushes with fame. The year culminated in a thrilling event where national figures not only crossed the bridge to come to THEARC, they crossed the country. In December, the BGCGW welcomed the Los Angeles Lakers to Washington and honored them for their second consecutive NBA championship. In addition to celebrating the team’s win, club members helped players make care packages for wounded troops at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as well as toiletry kits for homeless men and women that would later be distributed by club members.
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Like other branches of the Boys & Girls Club, the FBR Branch instills a sense of belonging, usefulness, influence and competence within its members. The dynamic staff helps club members develop their skills in five core areas: education and career; character and leadership; the arts; health and life skills; and sports, fitness and recreation. In 2010, the FBR branch registered 845 young people with its programs, in addition to exposing more than 1,900 local youth to community outreach programs spanning from teen summits to town hall meetings and basketball games. BGCGW’s offerings include a variety of character development programs like the Keystone Club, Power Hour homework assistance, a money management program as well as fitness programs like FitU and Triple Play. All of these activities are housed within a robust facility which includes a computer lab, a regulation-sized gym, a game room and a study lounge. The club frequently assists other partners at THEARC by granting them the use of these facilities to enhance their programming.
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Like all too many kids who live east of the Anacostia River, life dealt Jim a tough hand. The son of an incarcerated mother, he and his many siblings were raised by his grandparents. Despite his adversity, he always remained a happy teenager – full of energy and excitement. Last year proved to be one of unprecedented difficulty for him after he lost his brother to neighborhood violence. But Jim’s constant involvement with the FBR Branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington helped sustain him through tough times and, according to Branch Director Tammy Mujica, served as a “second home” to the 16-year-old. Through Jim’s participation in BGCGW’s Passport to Manhood program, staff have recognized great changes within him. He takes guidance better and demonstrates more discipline in concentrating on his studies and following directions. In addition, he has stepped up his initiative and signed up for extracurricular activities including a television production and a robotics program. “We are so proud to see the changes in Jim and that he is finally taking the right steps in his journey of adolescence into manhood,” said Mujica.
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Children’s Health Project of DC: Children’s Health Center at THEARC Whether or not a family has the ability to pay, the Children’s Health Project at THEARC provides quality medical care to families across Wards 7 and 8. While the partner served nearly 7,000 clients in 2010, the center’s services and programs continue to grow more expansive and robust. Last year saw substantial growth, ranging from expanded community outreach to new programmatic offerings at THEARC. One of the most significant additions to the center’s services was the addition of a brand new mobile medical unit intended to target the Parkside-Kenilworth neighborhood of Ward 7. With some of the highest rates of poverty, unemployment and teenage pregnancies (more than 40 percent of children in the area live below the poverty line and 23 percent of births are to mothers under the age of 20), underserved children in the area now have a desperately-needed, stable medical home.
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The Children’s Health Project of DC first saw Michael when he was just two months old through one of its mobile medical units. Having diagnosed him at an early age with asthma and severe allergy problems, doctors knew that both conditions could result in multiple complications, such as lung inflammation, multiple hospitalizations and even death if left untreated. Additionally, he was recently diagnosed with a blood disorder that requires ongoing and continuous treatment.
The Children’s Medical Center also incorporated the Children’s National Obesity Clinic at THEARC – a program that develops multidisciplinary management programs for obese patients and their families. As obesity rates approach epidemic proportions in the areas east of the Anacostia River, the Improving Diet, Exercise and Activity for Life (IDEAL) program brings much-needed access to these populations. With the only other IDEAL clinic located in northwest D.C., the opening of this clinic now reduces the waiting list for services from three years to two weeks.
Michael’s overwhelming medical needs required diligent planning and maintenance and the Children’s Health Project was able to help his family navigate through a myriad of specialists, from physical therapists to cardiologists. The partner also provided his family with supportive services including counseling services and educational advocacy.
With additional funding, The Children’s Health Project of DC aspires to grow even more sophisticated and efficient by implementing electronic dental records, increasing mental health offerings and expanding medical services for young adults.
Not only did the Children’s Health Project provide the family with medical services, they also provided them with resources in the form of rent assistance, clothing and furniture. Now 10 years old, Michael’s condition is stable and his ongoing health can be attributed to careful case management and administrative support to his family, whose diligence has led to a 100 percent adherence rate to all of his specialist appointments.
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The Corcoran Gallery of Art: Corcoran ArtReach The Corcoran ArtReach program doesn’t just give students the opportunity to cross the bridge into the greater Washington, D.C. area – it offers THEARC members the ability to experience art from around the world.
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The partner organization, which empowers D.C. youth and their families to explore their own creativity through the creation and study of art, offered ten full scholarships to Corcoran ArtReach students to attend the Corcoran’s Camp Creativity Program as well as its PreCollege Program, both held in downtown Washington. The programs gave students from east of the Anacostia River access to the some of the best arts instruction in the metropolitan area. Additionally, more than 80 students and their families attended three field trips to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, which included a tour of Corcoran College’s student studios. Even when students never left the District, ArtReach’s professional artists-in-residence were able to give students an international perspective through the free studio art classes attended by more than 100 young people. Students drew inspiration from exhibits like the Corcoran’s “Turner to Cezanne: Masterpieces from the Davis Collection, National Museum Wales” and worked on sketches that mimicked the techniques of nineteenth century European artists. The program celebrated the students’ final project – impressionist landscapes – in an opening celebration at the Corcoran. ArtReach enriched the lives of approximately 300 students in 2010 and participated in multiple collaborations with resident partners. These joint projects included offering classes to the Washington Ballet’s summer camp, providing after-school opportunities for students at the Washington Middle School for Girls and hiring two students from the Levine School of Music to perform at an ArtReach event.
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For Courtney Davis, ArtReach isn’t just an afterschool diversion – it’s an opportunity for him to share his thoughts and grow both academically and socially. “Courtney was a daydreamer and now he expresses his dreams through art,” his mother said. “He is able to make his dreams visible to others.” Courtney learned about ArtReach in 2007 while taking piano lessons at THEARC. Since his school didn’t feature an art component in its curriculum, ArtReach filled a void in his academic and personal growth. Since his first session at ArtReach, Courtney has crossed the river multiple times into downtown Washington, D.C. in order to take classes in web design and photography. Now in his 11th consecutive ArtReach session, Courtney remains enthusiastic about developing his talents. “Attending the Corcoran ArtReach program has allowed me to explore my artistic interests in a way that I would otherwise be unable to do,” he said. “It is a wonderful experience to learn all about the different styles of art, and how to expand my art skills and grow more as an artist.” Indeed, after receiving multiple scholarships to the Corcoran’s Pre-College Program, he continues to build his portfolio and one day hopes to apply to the school.
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Covenant House Washington When a youth is in crisis, Covenant House Washington (CHW) is there to intervene. At the partner’s Community Service Center at THEARC, the organization provided approximately 650 young people with assistance ranging from skills assessment to legal services during 2010. Like many partners at THEARC, Covenant House not only provides valuable resources to the residents east of the Anacostia River, the organization also helps develop the workforce in order to drive the local economy. To that end, Covenant House continued to enhance its educational and workforce development programming despite budgetary restraints imposed by the recession. In its 15th year of service, Covenant House empowered its clients to build the skills they need to succeed. During its Prevention Services Summer Program for 11-17-year-olds, the organization helped more than 60 young people stay academically focused during the summer and keep on track for the upcoming academic year. In addition, a partnership with the AFL-CIO Mid-Atlantic Region enabled Covenant House to host two six-seek pre-apprenticeship classes in the building trades. More than 40 youth received graduation certificates. In 2011, Covenant House plans to further leverage its position at THEARC by working alongside other resident partners. The organization plans to work with the Parklands Community Center to conduct community outreach about its services and collaborate with Corcoran ArtReach to provide arts enrichment for its clients.
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Two years ago, Michelle came to Covenant House at the lowest point in her life. She fled her home due to her boyfriend’s violent behavior and needed a place to stay with her young daughter. When she first arrived at Covenant House Washington’s Crisis Center, Michelle was scared and confused, but CHW staff comforted her and made her feel at home. Shortly after arriving, CHW helped her move into a transitional living apartment, which allowed her to focus on raising her daughter and getting back on her feet. Today, Michelle’s life is on an upward trajectory. By attending classes at CHW’s Work Readiness Education and Training Center at THEARC, she received her certified nursing assistance license and recently began classes at Montgomery College in order to pursue a medical diagnostic sonography certification. In the meantime, CHW’s job placement service helped her secure a job at the DC Department of Transportation. During the day, Michelle’s daughter attends CHW’s Child Development Center at THEARC. It’s no exaggeration to say that Michelle’s involvement with CHW at THEARC has been life-changing and have helped form the foundation of a promising future for her family.
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The Levine School of Music For some children in Wards 7 and 8, hope and opportunity can sometimes be in short supply. But the Levine School of Music helped provide both to more than 200 students from east of the Anacostia River who received free or subsidized music education through Levine’s robust scholarship program.
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As Washington’s preeminent center for music education, the Levine School is a welcoming community where children and adults develop a lifelong love of music regardless of ability or financial means. In its home at THEARC, the partner’s 16-member faculty (most of whom have been at THEARC since it opened) provides instruction in piano, guitar, voice and percussion. The school’s percussion program spiked in popularity this year, going from the program with the lowest attendance to complete enrollment. In addition to Levine’s in-house talent, the school also welcomes talent of national notoriety to provide instruction and enrichment to students from east of the Anacostia River. Renowned singer and actress Dr. Ysaye Barnwell led a Community Sing for Levine students, helping turn the students into a beautiful chorus singing a four-part harmony without a sheet of music. The school also provided opportunities to see live performances by accomplished pianists Eric Lewis and Young-Hyun Cho.
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Before heading to school in the morning, Marisa Wright rises early to practice. As a multiinstrumentalist who plays the piano, guitar and violin, Marisa’s instruction at the Levine School at THEARC has helped instill her with the discipline to achieve at her highest potential. Marisa puts it in her own words: “Music is the key to everything I do or want to do with my life. Music provides me with discipline and it sends energy and feelings throughout my body. Music is my doorway, a path to my future to create a life in which I could be productive and resourceful in my community and in other peoples’ lives.” The high-caliber training provided by the instructors at Levine coupled with the financial assistance provided to her family have been key to unlocking her success and helping her realize her dream of becoming a professional musician.
Levine’s offerings will continue to expand as the school finds new ways to serve the community and collaborate with partners at THEARC. Future plans include a music and arts camp celebrating the music of New Orleans as well as participating in an interagency open house at THEARC.
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LIFT-DC LIFT-DC is a community based non-profit organization whose mission is to combat poverty and expand opportunity for all people in the District. Founded in 2000, LIFT-DC opened its first office east of the Anacostia River in February 2011 under the leadership of BBAR. LIFT-DC matches individuals and families with dedicated volunteer advocates who work one-on-one to help clients find jobs and access employment services, secure safe and stable housing, and obtain public benefits. LIFT-DC also connects clients with quality referrals in the community for services like food assistance, clothing, child care, legal aid, and tax preparation. All of these services are available free of charge and LIFT-DC has no eligibility requirements. Simultaneously, LIFT-DC’s volunteer advocates from surrounding D.C. universities grapple with some of our city’s most pressing challenges related to poverty, race, inequality, and policy. They undergo a transformative experience that influences their personal and professional lives, and propels them to become the next generation of anti-poverty leaders.
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After being jobless for over four months, Rhonda Steward came to LIFT-DC with one month of remaining unemployment benefits. Without these benefits or a job, Rhonda worried that she would not be able to afford her rent and bills, and felt anxious and confused about how to find the resources necessary to make ends meet. Rhonda knew where she wanted to be, but was unsure about how to get there. LIFT-DC advocates sat down with her to assess her situation and discuss strategies for targeting the right employers in order to quickly secure a job. Over a series of meetings, she was able to independently revise her resume, draft a cover letter, practice computer skills for online applications, and target a specific audience for her applications. Soon after, Rhonda secured a job with a cleaning service and is now working to save money for the future.
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“LIFT was able to help me understand the resources available to me and help me apply for jobs. They were very attentive and patient,” said Rhonda.
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Parklands Community Center In the spring of 2010, Parklands Community Center celebrated 30 years of helping individuals in need of rebuilding their lives. After holding a 30th anniversary party at THEARC Theater, Parklands held a reunion for its past clients to re-connect and celebrate the work done by the partner organization. Three hundred people attended the event.
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Over the past three decades, Executive Director Brenda Jones and the staff and volunteers from Parklands Community have provided numerous youth and families with a safety net during trying times in their lives. In 2010, Parklands helped approximately 75 individuals gain job training and life skills. The results are concrete: Last year, Parklands placed 11 unemployed ex-offenders from Ward 8 in jobs paying at least $10 an hour. Twenty-one parents benefited from the organization’s transformative workshops. Parklands’ offices serve as a valuable resource for dozens of local residents who use the organization’s computers, phones and fax machines to assist in searches for housing and employment. Parklands Community Center plans to continue its work in educating low-income parents and adults through developing and enhancing Moving On – A Life-Changing Program. The program helps redirect negative behavior and attitudes, and provides participants with tools to help with anger management. As with Parklands’ other programs, these skills help improve parenting skills and ultimately increase the number of children being nurtured in healthy homes and increases participants’ chances of gaining and sustaining employment.
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At 32 years of age, Henry came to Parklands Community Center at a crossroads in his life. As an ex-offender who served four years in prison, he had no permanent address and had to find places to stay with friends and family. Henry sought employment assistance after being referred to the center by a member of the DC Council. By enrolling in Moving On - A Life Changing Program, Henry truly turned his life around. The program, which empowers parents to gain autonomy in their lives through life and social skills development, helped prepare him for the workforce and reconnect with his family. Parklands gave Henry job readiness training, re-created his resume, helped him set up an e-mail account and gave him instruction on how to search the internet for jobs using computers loaned from the Boys & Girls Club at THEARC. Building on his prior experience, Henry interviewed for several jobs and eventually found a steady job as a stock clerk. Parklands Executive Director Brenda Jones describes Henry as a likeable person with a good spirit. Combined with the help he received from the organization, Henry’s good nature and determination to reconnect with his family have resulted in his ability to find an apartment that his son is able to visit. Jones says he visits Parklands from time to time on his days off and thanks the staff for assisting him in his efforts to pick up the pieces of his life and move on.
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Trinity Washington University Creating an educated workforce with marketable skills is of crucial importance to building the economy in Wards 7 and 8. Trinity Washington University stands as the only degree granting institution east of the Anacostia River and offers convenient access to higher education for these underserved communities. Since joining THEARC, Trinity’s enrollments have continued to climb, as has the number of degrees the university has conferred. Last year, 110 students took classes at Trinity at THEARC and 12 of those students received their associate’s degree. Trinity’s associate’s degree in general studies provides students with a strong foundation in liberal arts while enhancing practical skills. Students who complete the associate’s degree program leave with both the foundational knowledge and applied skills necessary to complete a bachelor’s degree program as well as compete in today’s workforce. Nearly all of the school’s graduates have moved on to seek their bachelor’s degree at Trinity’s main campus. Four former students of THEARC received their bachelor’s degree at Trinity in 2010.
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Ericka, 22, has never been the kind of person to get discouraged easily. Being a teen mom didn’t dim her dream of attending college, but the price tag associated with continuing her education posed a significant barrier to attaining her goal. When she heard about Trinity’s campus at THEARC from a coworker, Ericka immediately took action by enrolling in classes and beginning her journey as a “Trinity woman.” She enjoys the easy access to courses provided by both THEARC and Trinity’s flexible schedule. She has a track record of excellence and takes pride in completing her coursework. Ericka also developed a supportive network with her fellow students.
Trinity’s presence at THEARC has enabled the university to easily serve residents east of the Anacostia River. Through a partnership with the Washington Middle School for Girls, Trinity has been able to share classroom space, which enables both partners to expand their classroom offerings.
“Since attending classes, I’ve met a lot of new and different people who have all impacted my life. Some of us have been through the same struggles and are currently fighting new ones,” she said. “The experience just reminded me that we all have struggles and should be mindful of others.”
At Trinity, education opens the door to career opportunities that allow students to improve the lives of their families. In turn, students gain an appreciation for the value of education and instill this appreciation in their children – showing that a college degree can truly benefit the entire family.
After finishing her associate’s degree this fall, Ericka plans to continue her education at Trinity’s main campus, where she will pursue her bachelor’s degree and eventually her master’s.
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The Washington Ballet In 2010, young people studying dance with The Washington Ballet didn’t just cross the river to dance in a studio – students from THEARC got the once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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As part of the White House’s Halloween festivities, Washington Ballet students recreated Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and subsequently got the opportunity to greet the President and hug the First Lady. For a separate event, The Washington Ballet students visited the White House to attend workshops that stemmed from a dance series initiated by the First Lady. During a celebration of the work of Judith Jamison, the former Artistic Director for Alvin Ailey, students learned from top dancers in the field and saw performances by the New York City Ballet and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. In total, well over 300 students took dance classes with The Washington Ballet at THEARC during 2010. Nearly 5,000 people were able to experience dance through the partner’s multiple performances throughout the year, including its ever-popular performances of The Nutcracker. The show sold out its four-night run and The Washington Ballet plans to add a fifth night in 2011. As The Washington Ballet continues to grow at THEARC, the partner hopes to reach even more audiences. In addition to offering more advanced classes for teens, The Washington Ballet plans to develop its adult programming and increase its service for senior citizens and special needs populations.
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Before he began taking classes at The Washington Ballet, teachers would describe eight-year-old Davon as a shy boy who struggled to keep up with his studies. But after earning a scholarship to attend classes, his teachers have noticed him grow academically and socially. “By far, I can say that Davon has the biggest determination in my classroom,” Davon’s classroom teacher, Ms. Weber, said. “I think ballet is one more experience in his life that he’s realized he can succeed at.” Over the course of the six months he has gone to THEARC, his test scores have steadily improved. His dance teacher, Saki Kawakita, attributes the improvement to the discipline he’s learned in dance class; since he must respond to direction in ballet class very quickly, he’s started to think faster in the classroom. “He is a very quick learner and isn’t afraid to challenge himself,” Ms. Saki said. “He tries the steps and when he gets it, he gives me the biggest smile. It is very rewarding to watch him dance.” Ms. Weber also notices Davon’s smile. He frequently shows it as talks about how excited he is to go to ballet on Wednesdays, frequently showing her pictures of his stretches and jumps on his mother’s phone. “I’m really thankful that THEARC gave Davon another outlet to build his confidence and release his energy,” she said. “He is a better student because of it.”
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The Washington Middle School for Girls The Washington Middle School for Girls (WMSG) does more than just prepare its students for high school – it sets the stage for graduates to succeed in higher education and the workplace. The proof: 98% of WMSG’s graduates are either still in high school or have moved on to institutions of higher learning or meaningful employment. There’s no single secret to WMSG’s success. The school’s ability to help underserved girls east of the Anacostia River excel is the byproduct of innovative educational strategies, extensive collaboration with THEARC’s partners and a committed faculty (WMSG is celebrating its third straight year of 100 percent faculty retention, providing students with valuable stability). WMSG engages its 60 students at THEARC’s campus through a variety of state-of-theart educational techniques. The school’s computer-based math program continues to help students dramatically improve their math skills. Last year, sixth, seventh and eighth graders made gains in their math scores of the equivalent of 1.6 grades. The school also recently augmented its existing language arts program by subscribing to the Star Reading Program, which has helped students show across-the-board improvement on vocabulary tests. In addition to the students’ inside-the-classroom learning, WMSG’s Extended Day Program provides students with the opportunity to spend afterschool hours with enriching activities from THEARC partner organizations including The Levine School of Music, The Washington Ballet and Children’s Health Project (which introduced a running club in 2010).
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Stephanie, a 2006 WMSG graduate, has never been afraid to dream big. And with the support of WMSG and its Graduate Support Program, her passion to succeed enabled her to cross the bridge to success in the form of a full-ride scholarship to a small liberal arts college in the Midwest. During her time at WMSG, Stephanie worked tirelessly to fulfill her dream of attending Washington, D.C.’s prestigious Duke Ellington School of the Arts for dance. She was always first in line to sign up for The Washington Ballet’s after school classes and practiced after school and on the weekends. The work paid off and she earned acceptance to the school. While she ultimately chose to attend a different school, the Graduate Support Program helped her use her talents in track to help her earn a full sports scholarship. When it became clear that Stephanie’s family wouldn’t be able to help her navigate the college admissions process, WMSG stepped in to provide the guidance and resources she needed. Stephanie is now succeeding step by step with the careful assistance from a school that often must play the part of surrogate parent, and with the firm foundation offered by programs at THEARC.
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2010 financial report Unaudited
liabilities & net assets
Cash
$503k
2%
Pledges
$169k
1%
Building, land improvements and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation)
$17,476k
63%
Restricted Cash
$9,464k
34%
Other Assets
$53k
0%
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
$104k
0%
Borrowings
$10,440k
38%
Total Liabilities
$10,544k
Net Assets
$17,121k
62%
total liabilities & net assets $27,665k
total assets $27,665k
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revenues
expenses
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$2,103k
62%
Administrative expenses
$238k
8%
Investment Income
$412k
12%
Building Operating expenses
$708k
24%
Partner rents and reimbursements
$707k
21%
Theater expenses
$754k
26%
Usage Fees
$165k
5%
Interest expense
$454k
15%
Other
$5k
0%
Contributions Given
$702k
24%
Other Expenses
$90k
3%
total revenues $3,392k
total expenses* $2,946k *does not include depreciation expense
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building bridges across the river 2010 donors Building Bridges Across the River gratefully acknowledges the generous support from the following individuals and organizations (gifts received for calendar year 2010):
Building Bridges Across The River Donors $75,000-$99,999 Tier Capital One John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation William C. Smith + Co. $50,000-$74,999 Tier Local Initiatives Support Corporation MARPAT Foundation, Inc.
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$25,000-$49,999 Tier Margaret Abell Powell Fund of the William S. Abell Foundation, Inc. Eric & Marianne Billings Foundation, Inc. Clark-Winchcole Foundation DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, an agency funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts Richard & Lois England Family Foundation Joseph & Lynne Horning Leonard & Hilda Kaplan Charitable Foundation Eugene & Agnes E. Meyer Foundation $10,000-$24,999 Tier AOL Inc. Aronson Foundation Carter & Melissa Cafritz Charitable Trust The Max & Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. The National Endowment for the Arts
$6,000-$9,999 Tier Dalia & Hossein Fateh The Higgins-Trapnell Family Foundation Landon Butler & Company, LP Prince Charitable Trusts $1,000 TO $5,999 Tier Carol Butler Landon H. Butler Central Wholesalers, Inc. In honor of John Ritz & Craig Channell of William C. Smith + Co. Ana & Craig Channell Elizabeth Conahan Dimick Foundation Kevin Downey & Michele M. Jolin Jean-Marie Fernandez F.P. Kendall Foundation Anthony F. Lucas Spindletop Foundation Mario & Dana Morino In honor of Raul & Jean-Marie Fernandez & Jack Davies Carrie Marriott Richard & Nancy P. Marriott Foundation Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Stephen Milliken Greg Morrison Lisa & Chris Smith United Way of the National Capital Area Verizon The Washington Post Jill White $500-$999 Tier Anonymous
Jeffery P. Capron Catto Charitable Foundation Carl & Rise Cole Andrew Elias In honor of The Elias-Curtis Family Dr. Laura A. Fleet Elizabeth Powell Laurie Rollin Ana Maria Vidaurre World Bank Community Connections Fund $250-$499 Tier Amy Baier John J. & Cynthia A. Bertolotti Susan Bollendorf Blair Bourne Toni Brody Holly Caldwell Isabel Ernst Judy Esfandiary David Friedman & Melissa Hill Jennifer Gagnon Mae Grennan Joan M. Hurwitz Jennifer Jeannot Courtenay Labson Janet Laird Estee Levine-Little Colleen Markham Harwood G. & Suzanne F. Martin Leslie Maysak Kevin & Dorea McMahon Sarah Nixon Kimberly Shur Janet Stone
Barrett Tilney Wheeler Creek Estates-Bessie Swann $100-$249 Tier Cheryl A. Anderson Ann K. Luskey Amended Revocable Trust Susan Ascher Ghedam Bairu Michelle Bernard Beth Blinstrub Photography Tracy Biggs Casey Brill Kelly Broder Vivian & Marc Brodsky Karen Butler-Colbert Sarah Cannova Hope Childs Shaun E. & Surekha N.R. Cohen Maureen Curley Sonja DeCarlo Virginia Sweet Simmons Dupuy E & B Family Trust Celina Emery Renee Esfandiary-Crupi Susie Finley Edmund Fleet Benson D. Forman, PhD & Pamela Forman Camille Formica Shahna Gooeratne Jonathan Greenblatt Jessica Hahn Michael Iannarino Nancy Jacobson Penn Sharon Johnson S. Ayse Kadayifci-Orellana
Randy Katz Marjorie A. Kinard Nan Knisley Naomi Kusano Elisabeth LaMotte Peter Larkin & Barbara A. Power Marne L. Levine Eve Auchincloss Lilley Kimberly Linson Gigi Lisaius Pamela Lottmann Lisel Loy Britian Malek Allison Metz Gigi Metz Kate Oscannlain Vance Page In memory of Charles Bailey Megan Paleologos Earl Picconalto Elizabeth Powell proper topper Elissa Rubin Sarah Shapiro Shana Shapiro Erica Shur Katherine Sullivan Christine Terrell Wilcox Electric, LLC $99 And Below Tier Amy D. Anderson Ivette Basterrechea Margaret Benghauser Janet Berry
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Regina Brown Mallarey Bullock Norma Bullock Janet Carter Victor Cerda Diane L. Colgan Paul Coviello Clark Dorman Kimberly Douglas Liza Eller Dana Ettinger William B. Faith Cecelia Fletcher Lynn C. French Laelia Gilborn Philip Guire Traci Hall Susan Heffren Charles Hoyt Christine Hunkins Kanika Jackson Katharine Kaplan Elizabeth A. Karcher Carol King Marilyn W. Klein Lavender Consulting Services Robert F. Levey Robin London Kaitlyn Maloney David Marsh Danielle Melus Severina Mladenova William Monahan Laura Nelson
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Constance O’Bryant Kathleen O’Reilly Seniha Orellana Mirtha Pokorny Courtney D. Pringle Laurie Redmond Devin Reese Tracy Roou Gideon C. & Lauren Roy Julie Ryan-Silva Susan Salviejo Heidi Schlosser Donna R. Shephard Marianne Sierocinski Amanda Slater Pat Smith Antonio Thomas Elena Vinogradova Tania Visconi Gwendolyn Williams Deborah Winsor Julie Nelson Yaccino In-Kind Contributions AOL Inc. Artworks Fine Art Studio Beth Blinstrub Photography Toni Brody Dr. Jill Bruno, DMD Cheof Geoff’s Cecilia Cho Kathleen Collins-Bell Corcoran Gallery of Art Jack Davies Sonja DeCarlo
FedEX Corporation Finnian’s Moon First Books Four Seasons Hotel Georgetown Homemade Pizza Co. Just Cakes Colleen & Charles Markham MSNBC Paper Source Philip Bermingham Photography proper topper Restaurant Nora Judith Ross Steinway Piano Gallery of Washington, DC Tea with Mrs. B Teaism The Dutch Lady The Washington Ballet Barrett Tilney Geoff Tracy & Norah O’Donnell Treemont Plaza Hotel Baltimore Ultra Violet Vineyard Vines West End Bistro William C. Smith + Co. Building Bridges Across the River also wishes to acknowledge the following donors from 2009 who were inadvertently left out of our 2009 Annual Report: Bill Granik in honor of Suzanne Martin Kear Martin in honor of Suzanne Martin
The Arts Fund at THEARC The 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), Corcoran Gallery of Art (Corcoran ArtReach); Levine School of Music and The Washington Ballet. Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation The Barbara Epstein Foundation The Betty & West Foster Family Foundation Eric Rudie Alica Hidajat Rudie Society Fund Timothy S. Baker
The Samuel Waters McMahon Memorial Scholarship Fund for Dance Funds donated in memory of Samuel Waters McMahon support scholarships for students to attend The Washington Ballet at THEARC Barbara H. Fegan Patrick J. McMahon Karen S. Nolan
Supporters of The Nutcracker Building Bridges Across the River & The Washington Ballet sincerely thank the following organizations and individuals for their generous support of The Washington Ballet’s performance of Septime Webre’s The Nutcracker in THEARC Theater November 27-28, 2010. FedEX Corporation Giant Food Lisa & Chris Smith Verizon
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One in a Million Campaign for THEARC Donors The One in a Million Campaign is a grassroots endowment campaign designed to ensure THEARC can become self-sustaining. All resident partners at THEARC benefit from this campaign. For more information, please go to www.thearcdc.org
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$5,000-$9,999 Tier John H. Ritz $1,000 to $4,999 Tier Patrice Brickman $500 to $999 Tier Leonard W. Burka Wendy Goldberg Richard M. Laird Chris Walker $250-$499 Tier Stephanie Brenninkmeyer David Curren Karen Thomas $100-$249 Tier LInda Auwers Patricia W. Bridges Charles Cowdrey In honor of Dorea and Kevin McMahon Steven L. Hair
Kathleen Ham Gwendolyn Johns Robert & Annette Klayman Ann F. Leahy Cheryl McCrae Cynthia Schollard In honor of Elisa Gobba Trinity United Methodist Church $99 and Below Tier Jana Baldwin Penelope Bell In honor of Cynthia Schollard & Elsa Gobba Mary Brandenberger Deidere Brewer Arnold Bridgett Kim M. Brookard Carla J. Chissell Lynn P. Cohen Vanessa Coles Kristen Corliss Ruth Darmstadter Cheryl Dobbins Liza Eller Mary & David Findley Ellen C. Freeman Julie Gallagher Mary Gillman Ellen Gordon Bridget Hamilton Lewis Harrison Harte Family Trust Eartha Isaac Allison Jackson
Lena Jenkins Nancy Johnson Theron Johnson Amanda S. Jones Sheryl Williams Jones Sunny Kaplan Patricia Kearney Michael Kenealy Rona Kennedy Carol King Marilyn W. Klein Elizabeth D. Kuhl Roisin Lakings Jessica Lerner Robert F. Levey Barbara Liotta Linda S. Lowery Maria Lozano Michael G. Marshall Marise Mason Melaleuca Jenifer Moore Dan Mullin Constance O’Bryant Linda Pitts Orlando Ramos Adam Rasmussen Joseph A. Rollin Ebony Roscoe Sydney Sapin Sheilah Miller Satterwhi Michael Segal Bridget Simmons Mary Stein
Deborah Thomas Pamela Tomlinson Anne-Marie Walker Marsha Waters Simon Watson Karen Lee Williams Roger L. Williams Samantha Woods
AfterDark@THEARC After Dark@THEARC, THEARC’s 5th Anniversary Gala celebration was held on April 10, 2010 at THEARC. More than 400 guests attended. Gala proceeds benefited the operating costs for all THEARC resident partners. $75,000+ Tier Capital One $25,000-$74,999 Tier Scott & Patrice Brickman Jack Davies Dalia & Hossein Fateh FedEX Corporation Jean-Marie & Raul Fernandez Michelle D. Freeman Lynne & Joseph Horning Lisa & Chris Smith $10,000-$24,999 Tier Amanter Philanthropy Anonymous Richard D. Cohen Mark Darley, Grosvenor (USA) Ltd Lou Hill Davidson & Ralph P. Davidson Foundation Edward P. Evans Foundation Leah & Jacques Gansler Ande & Mae Grennan Paula & Robert Hisaoka Lynn & Ted Leonsis Lynn & Mark McFadden
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Elizabeth Conahan & James Oldham Walker & Dunlop William C. Smith + Co. $5,000-$9,999 Tier Richard Ayers, Jr. Elayne & Bill Bennett Jacqueline D. Bowens Katherine & David Bradley Ned & Tony Brody Mr. & Mrs. Landon & Carol Butler Constance Carter The Collis/Warrner Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Creighton Karen & Chris Donatelli The Lois & Richard England Family Foundation Michelle Maddux & Frank Haney Richard E. Hanlon Honeywell International, Inc. Richard A. Kay David & Carrie Marriott Mark & Lynn McFadden Perfect Sense Digital, LLC W.R. & Norma Ramsey Foundation Victoria Sant Richard Thompson Gerald Waldman WCS Construction $2,000-$4,999 Tier Bret & Amy Baier Hilda Brillembourg Mark A. Cohen
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April McClain-Delaney & John Kevin Delaney The Dozoretz Family Foundation Duke Energy Harold & Emily Ford Tom & Karen Frana Rhona Wolfe-Friedman & Donald J. Friedman Giant Food The Robert & Mary Haft Foundation, Inc. Janet Adams Laird Liz Claiborne Inc. Jeremy London Nick & Alyssa Lovegrove Gregory & Stacey Lubar Dorothy & Bill McSweeny Hattie Ruttenberg & Jonathan Molot Sarah Guinan Nixon Faith & Michael Shah Thomas Hardart & Virginia Shore Bradley Singer Walter & Janet Stone Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Jill & Burton White $1,000-$1,999 Tier Anonymous Covenant House Washington, D.C. Brian Cullen Anne Ashmore Hudson Meredith & Michael Cymerman Sonja & Nick DeCarlo Mr. & Mrs. Ralph C. Ferrara The Klein Family Foundation
Murphy Family Charitable Trust Howard & Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation Malan S. Strong Revocable Trust Katrina S. Toews Washington Gas Carol & Tom Wheeler Edward Wolynec $500-$999 Tier Russell Allen Susan Ascher, MD Jeff & Gloria Capron Renee Esfandiary & Eric Crupi Tom & Maureen Curley Sylvia DeLeon Rebecca Fishman Dr. Laura A. Fleet Sondra & Douglas Hartley Judy & Peter Jablow Andrea Kaufman Beth Kohlhoss Mary Lynn Kotz Edith & John Kuhnle Elisabeth & Russell LaMotte Herbert Lewis Eve & Bill Lilley Leonard Manning Kathleen & Jack McMackin Kevin & Dorea McMahon Catherine Merrill & Paul Williams Laura & Ray Murphy Timothy E. Owens John & Megan Paleologos
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey S. Powell Michael & Jane Powell Winston Robinson Barrett Tilney & David Salwen Lili-Charlotte Sarnoff Michael J. Shuptar Kimberly & Justin Shur Frederick G. & Elizabeth A. Singer Lori Jenkins & George D. Swygert, Jr. R. Mark Taylor Lynn & Thomas Welch Gloria Wilder $101 -$499 Tier Cynthia & John Bertolotti Gahl Hodges Burt Peggy Cooper Cafritz David Crossland Beverly Denbleyker Edmund Fleet Ellen Haas Mrs. Clara Register & Dr. Ted Jewell Katharine Kravetz Ann Marchant C. Thomas McMillen Nora Pouillon Peggy & David Shiffrin Nancy Tartt Candice M. Washington $100 & Below Tier Caroline Croft Judith L. Dobbins Diane J. Fleming Kathleen T. & Louis X. Holly
Suzanne F. Martin Clare J. McCabe Elizabeth Yates DBA Sissy Yates Designs In-Kind Contributions Ben’s Chili Bowl Occasions Catering Total Wine/Anna & Robert Trone VAE - Visual Aids Electronics Washington Life Washingtonian Magazine
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Board of Directors W . Christopher Smith, Jr . William C. Smith + Co., Inc. CHAIRMAN
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2010 board & staff information
Dorea McMahon VICE-CHAIR
Former Chief Winston Robinson
THEARC Women’s Committee Tim Baker Giant Food
Daniel Brannen
Covenant House Washington
Elizabeth Conahan Walker & Dunlop
DC Police Department Special Services Command SECRETARY
Judith Dobbins
Jeffery P . Capron, CPA Aronson Company
Lynne Horning
FINANCE OFFICER
Skip McMahon
CO-FOUNDER, THEARC
Gina F . Adams
FEDEX Corporation
Sandra Allen
Former DC Councilwoman
Dalia Fateh
Chris Jennings
Shakespeare Theatre
Kay Kendall Adam Ostrach Capital One Bank
Toni Brody Sonja DeCarlo Renee Esfandiary-Crupi Jane Hill Sharon Johnson Michele Jolin Tara Jones Janet Laird Elisabeth LaMotte Colleen Markham Erin Mullan Elizabeth Powell Kimberly J. Shur Karen Thomas Barrett Tilney Jill White
Gloria Whitfield
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Building Bridges Across The River at THEARC Staff Edmund Fleet Building Bridges Across the River is the 501-c-3 nonprofit organization that built and now runs THEARC. The mission of Building Bridges Across the River is to improve the quality of life for children and adults living east of the Anacostia River by providing leadership, management and financial oversight of the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC). Through a collaboration of partner nonprofit organizations, THEARC provides access to high quality educational, arts, recreation, health and social service programs.
Maintenance Staff
Beverly Carroll
Charlene Jones
Executive Assistant
Data Collection Coordinator
Keith Cook
Vance Page
Dominique Douglas
Susan Salviejo
Maintenance Staff Production Manager
Kimberly E . Douglas Theater Manager
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Deborah Johnson
Executive Director
Nolvert Garcia
Theater Technical Director
Emory Gholston Building Engineer
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Community Services and Safety Coordinator Director of Accounting
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Wil Thomas
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