THEARC 2013 Annual Report by Building Bridges Across the River t/a THEARC

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2013 ANNUAL REPORT

BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER TOWN HALL EDUCATION ARTS RECREATION CAMPUS

1 Letter from our Leadership

10 THEARC Partners

2 Greater Together

21 Financial Report

4 Building Bridges Across the River

22 Donors

6 THEARC Theater

29 Board & Staff

8 THEARC Stars

letter from our leadership We 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 Fleet EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS THE RIVER

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2013: A Year of Hard Work and Strategic Planning

THEARC’s Membership Program moves into its next phase

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.

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.

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

THEARC Membership Program Participation

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington: FBR Branch Children’s Health Project of DC: Children’s Health Center at THEARC

Total Enrolled

Average Weekly Attendance

Total THEARC Members

% of THEARC Members to Total Enrolled

613

532

613

100%

3,351

162

334

9.97%

Corcoran ArtReach

133

40.60%

Covenant House of Washington

665

244

166

24.96%

54.35%

LIFT DC

250

14.00%

Parklands Community Center

192

8 to 15

32.81%

The Washington Ballet

343

232

67.64%

Levine Music

Washington School for Girls Trinity Washington, DC Total

100.00%

No data submitted

5,732

1,545

1,640

Total enrolled is based on partner’s attendance sheets and/or enrollment data | Average weekly attendance is based on partner’s attendance sheets

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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.

Partnership with Ward 8 Farmer’s Market

previously limited offerings.

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 longterm 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.

DC Greens supports THEARC’s Organic Garden

BBAR agrees to lead work on 11th Street Bridge Park

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

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.

The Risa Program for Mental Health started in 2013 through the generous gesture of a new donor to THEARC. This program will officially launch

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.

in 2014 and will enable THEARC to offer a full spectrum of mental health services at THEARC including a fulltime in-take counselor, training for THEARC’s front-line staff in “mental health first aid,” educational outreach

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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

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 Programs Support 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 THEARCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gala.

the mission 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.

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THEARC

theater Contractors THEARC Theater Employed in 2013

GRAND TOTAL 135

Artist & Performances

Independent & Contractors

Programs & All Other

Total Number of People

WARDS 1

WARDS 2

WARDS 3

WARDS 4

WARDS 5

WARDS 6

WARDS 7

WARDS 8

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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 Presents As 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, makeup 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 Learning With 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 longterm employment as well as partnership opportunities with local theaters.

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RYAN | 17 A STAR IN PUBLIC SERVICE Ryan 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.

MYKEEA | 23 A STAR ACADEMIC When 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.

MALIK | 15 & DONN-PIERRE | 10 A STAR ARTISTIC DUO Malik 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.

LAVERNE | 61 A STAR DANCER A 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.

SHAMARIA | 13 A STAR IN SINGING A student at the Washington School for Girls and Levine Music, Shamaria received the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship for her singing talents.

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MYKELE | 13 A STAR BALLERINA For 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.

ALEX | 15 A STAR ASPIRING ENTREPRENEUR As 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.

9 TAFEEQ | 16 A STAR IN VISUAL ART Tafeeq 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.

DELORIS | 46 A STAR CIVIC ACTIVIST As 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!

RANISHA | 12 & REGGIE | 15 STAR SIBLINGS Ranisha 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!

MAMA LU | STAR DANCER Mama 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.

MICHAELLA | 15 & ROLANDA | 37 A STAR MOTHER/DAUGHTER COMBO Michella 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.

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Partners THEARC

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER WASHINGTON: FBR BRANCH AT THEARC During 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.

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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.

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

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for CMC’s patients and their families took place in the Boys and Girls Club gymnasium.

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.

The annual holiday party

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.

CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART: CORCORAN ARTREACH In 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.

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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.

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 WASHINGTON Covenant 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

stronger together In October, the FBR Branch of Boys & Girls Club hosted

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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.

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.

LEVINE MUSIC In 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 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.

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.

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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.

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.

PARKLANDS COMMUNITY CENTER Life-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: The Dance with my Father Father’s Day Dinner, where 17 fathers and their daughters celebrated the special occasion with poetry and songs.

A holiday food basket giveaway where 50 low-income families received free groceries including fresh produce, dry goods, and whole

turkeys and chickens. 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 PCC shares its space with the Children

Health Project, Corcoran ArtReach, and LIFT-DC for their special projects.

The Washington Ballet lent space to PCC

for its a special Father’s Day Dinner.

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THE WASHINGTON BALLET

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When Katrina Toews, director of The Washington Ballet at THEARC, helped create the programs now residing at THEARC, she could have never dreamed the

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.

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.

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.

TRINITY WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Trinity University at THEARC is the only university offering a degree program in

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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

Trinity’s School of Education collaborates with the Washington School for Girls in a summer literacy program.

Children of students can benefit from access to afterschool programs including programming at the Boys & Girls Club and healthcare from Children’s National Medical Center.

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.

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.

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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 • WSG students sharpened their science skills in the Robotics Club at the Boys and Girls Club FBR Branch. • All of the students at THEARC campus 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.

2013 Financial Reporting Unaudited TOTAL ASSETS Cash and Investments Unrestricted

$606,000

Cash and Investments Restricted or Board Designated

$3,338,000

17%

Pledges

$168,000

Property, Plant and Equipment (net of accumulated depreciation)

$15,711,000

80%

Other Assets

$67,000

TOTAL ASSETS

$19,890,000

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS Accounts Payable and other Current Liabilities

$307,000

Notes Payable

$108,000

Total Liabilities

$487,000

Equity-Net Assets

$19,403,000

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS

$19,890,000

97%

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2013 Donors 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)

$100,000-$199,000 DC Commission on Arts & Humanities, an agency funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts WC Smith

$75,000-$99,999 Capital One John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)

$25,000-$74,999 Tier

Bank 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-$9,999 BB&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

The Washington Post Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. William S. Paley Foundation, Inc.

Christopher Wallace Jill & Burton White Gerry Widdicombe Edward K. Wolynec

$2,000-$4,999 Tier

$500-$999 Tier

Berger 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

His 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

$999-$1,999 Melissa & 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

$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 Tier Toni K. Allen Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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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

2013 Donors 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.

$100,000-$199,000 Lisa & 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-$24,999 The 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-$9,999 Gina & 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

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

$2,000-$4,999 Ayco 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-$1,999 Amy & 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 Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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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

2013 Donors 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.

$5,000-$9,999 Bank of Georgetown BET Networks FEDEX Corporation Dalia & Hossein Fateh Carrie & David Marriott Chris & Lisa Smith

$2,000-$4,999 Grace & Morton Bender Nancy Taylor Bubes Jean-Marie & Raul J. Fernandez Jane & Thomas Hill Hattie Ruttenberg & Jonathan Molot

$999-$1,999

Melissa & 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-$999 MKit 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-$499 Anne 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

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 & Below Avery 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-Kind Building 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

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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

2013 Donors

The Arts Fund at THEARC

The 11th Street Bridge Park

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), The Corcoran Gallery of Art (Corcoran ArtReach); Levine Music and The Washington Ballet.

Funds donated to the 11th Street Bridge Park support the creation and construction of Washington, DCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first elevated park connecting the Capitol Hill and historic Anacostia neighborhoods.

Barbara Epstein Foundation Hawthorne Bowers Wes & Betty Foster Family Foundation Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family Foundation Joe Hall Lorraine Holmes Settles

Pendragwn Studios

$75,000-$99,999

$999-$1,999

Horning Family Fund

4site Studios Judy Feldman Industrial Bank JBG Sarah Tempkin Mishka Terplan

$25,000-$49,999 $10,000-$24,999 Forest City Washington Urban Land Institute Foundation Urban Land Institute Washington

$5,000-$9,999

The Samuel Waters McMahon Memorial Scholarship Fund for Dance Funds donated in memory of Samuel Waters McMahon supports scholarships for students to attend The Washington Ballet at THEARC. Karen S. Nolan

David Schwarz Justice and Sustainability Associates Alan & Irene Wurtzel

$2,000-$4,999 Susan Clampitt & Jeremy Waletzky Fetzer Memorial Trust Goulston & Storrs Gardiner & Nick Lapham

$101-$499 John Gray

$100 & Below John Capozzi Pattie Firestone Heming Nelson Penelope Hughes Janice Marks Elizabeth Morton Alex Nock Jess Zimbabwe

board of directors Christopher Smith, Jr., CEO William C. Smith + Company Chairman Dorea McMahon Vice-Chair Jeffery P. Capron, CPA Aronson LLC Treasurer Winston Robinson Secretary

William T. “Skip” McMahon Building Bridges Across the River Co-Founder, THEARC Gina F. Adams FedEx Corporation Judith Dobbins Kay Kendall

Elizabeth “Dibbie” Conahan Walker Dunlop Christopher Jennings Shakespeare Theatre Dr. Mayde Henson Covenant House Washington Dalia Fateh

Gloria Whitfield Community Activist

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

Sandra Allen

women's committee

staff

Kate Azevedo

Elisabeth LaMotte

Lizzie Cantacuzene

Katherine Lucas

Edmund Fleet Executive Director

Renee Esfandiary Crupi

Colleen Markham

Sonja DeCarlo

Allison Metz

Amy Dixon

Erin Mullan

Elizabeth Engel

Elizabeth Powell

Leah Frelinghuysen

Erin Ritz

Jane Hill

Kimberly Shur

Michele Jolin

Barrett Tilney

Catherine Kaplan

Jill White

Janet Adams Laird

Beverly Carroll Executive Assistant Keith Cook Maintenance Staff Kimberly Douglas Director, Theater Operations & Programming Nolvert Garcia Theater Technical Director Emory Gholston Building Engineer George Holloway Maintenance Staff Deborah Johnson Maintenance Staff

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Scott Kratz Director, 11th Street Bridge Park Charlene Jones Data Collection Coordinator Skip McMahon Co-Founder Irfana Noorani Development & Community Outreach Officer Janet Stone Director of Development & Marketing Chanta Svay Director of Accounting Jasmine Taylor Development & Marketing Manager

Building Bridges Across the River Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus 1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20020 202.889.5901 fax 202.889.5909 www.thearcdc.org