THEARC 2009 Annual Report

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our vision is a community where the best services in the arts, education, health and recreation 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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4 2009 Highlights5 Message from Our Leadership6 Building Bridges Across the River10 THEARC Partners BOys & GiRLs CLuBs Of GREATER WAsHinGTOn

CHiLDREn’s HEALTH CEnTER AT THEARC:

CHiLDREn’s HEALTH PROjECT Of DC

CORCORAn GALLERy Of ART: CORCORAn ARTREACH

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20 2009 THEARC Membership Data Results26 2009 financial Report28 2009 Donors30 2009 Board information

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2009 HigHligHTs

Clockwise from top left: Corcoran ArtReach students, Ben Bernanke speaking at the Global financial Literacy summit held at THEARC, Washington Middle school for Girls graduation ceremony, Ambassador Andrew young with Edmund fleet at the Global financial Literacy summit held at THEARC, Levine school of Music beginner violin students, The Washington Ballet students performing with the nsO.

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What began as an idea in 1997 became a reality when THEARC opened its doors in 2005. five

years later, THEARC stands as an invaluable community resource that offers residents east of the

Anacostia River unprecedented access to cultural, educational, health, recreational and social

services. Thousands of families have benefited from its programming over this time, including

more than 2,000 individuals enrolled in partner programs (6,000 including the patients served

by the Children’s Health Center at THEARC).

in its role as the facility’s managing organization, Building Bridges Across the River

(BBAR) supplies THEARC’s partners with operational support and the guidance to spark

innovative inter-agency collaboration. for the past five years, BBAR has overseen the upkeep

and management of the 110,000 square-foot facility and served as the driving force behind

THEARC’s public outreach and fundraising efforts. under BBAR’s watch, THEARC’s partners

have delivered a robust array of opportunities right in the heart of Ward 8.

in this report, we are proud to present you with our accomplishments for 2009. As we

share our partners’ success stories from the past year, we hope to convey the quality of our

partners’ services and the value added by their active efforts to collaborate.

By providing top quality services at a substantially reduced cost or no cost at all, THEARC

provides transformational experiences for individuals who wouldn’t otherwise have access.

Thank you to all of the volunteers, supporters, donors and partners who have made this

community investment yield such impressive results. Without your energy, commitment and

enthusiasm, none of this would have been possible.

With Warm Regards,

W. Christopher smith, Jr.Chairman of the BoardBuilding Bridges Across the River

edmund C. fleet Executive Director Building Bridges Across the River

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in their first five years of cohabitation, THEARC’s resident partners have shared

more than just a common space. They’ve also shared a commitment to improving

the lives of underserved individuals living east of the Anacostia River and a

dedication to leveraging the unique opportunities THEARC provides. Building

Bridges Across the River (BBAR) plays a central role in ensuring that THEARC’s

partners can fulfill their goals of providing high quality cultural, educational, health,

recreational and social services to their clients.

William C. smith + Co. initially founded BBAR in 1997 to secure THEARC’s

resident partners and raise the capital necessary to construct the $27 million

campus. However, since THEARC opened its doors five years ago, the organization

has evolved to serve as the facility’s managing partner, taking the lead in fostering

inter-agency collaboration, co-sponsoring events, conducting community outreach,

providing operational support for the building itself and raising funds to support

THEARC’s resident partners. in naming BBAR one of the best small charities in the

greater Washington region, the Catalogue for Philanthropy wrote: “BBAR plays a

critical role in ensuring that [THEARC] collaborative runs smoothly and the needs of

the community are understood and met.”

in order to help THEARC ensure its long-term viability, BBAR launched the One in a

Million Campaign. This public awareness and fundraising campaign asks concerned

citizens to contribute to a reserve fund to help defray the expense of operating the

building and invest in the long-term health of THEARC’s resident partners. A myriad

of prominent Washingtonians have spoken out on behalf of the campaign including

General Colin and Alma Powell, Rep. Eleanor Holmes norton, Mayor Adrian fenty and

DC Council Chair vincent Gray.

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BBar plays a central role in ensuring thearC’s partners can provide top quality services to their clients.

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if THEARC’s resident partners hadn’t been sharing a

roof, the partnerships they have forged over the past

five years could never have come to fruition. Through

the agencies’ physical proximity and the guidance of

BBAR, THEARC’s partners have found innovative ways to

collaborate and better serve their members, from sharing

classrooms to recommending each others’ services.

for instance, the Boys & Girls Clubs provides quality

after-school care to the children of the clients at Parklands

Community Center and students at Trinity university. The

Washington Ballet, the Levine school of Music and the

Corcoran’s ArtReach program plan artistically enriching

activities for participants in the Washington Middle school

for Girls’ Extended Day Program.

kathy shorter, director of special projects for the

Washington Middle school for Girls, expressed her

enthusiasm for the unique opportunities THEARC

presents to her students. “THEARC, by virtue of

what it is, introduces kids to people and experiences

that they never in their wildest dreams thought they

would have access to. Every school has a field trip

where students go to a museum, but not every school

has the Corcoran Gallery of Art as a daily part of its

offerings,” she said.

After five years of guiding THEARC, BBAR strives to

enhance its leadership capacity. BBAR’s goals include

diversifying funding streams, maximizing usage of the

facility, extending community outreach and further

developing the organization’s diverse staff and board

of directors.

A Unique Opportunity for Collaboration

Data ColleCtion

in its first full year of implementation, BBAR’s voluntary iD card-based data collection system has proven that THEARC has successfully met its goal of targeting residents from Wards 8 and 7. THEARC’s member database contains 2,403 members, with Ward 8 residents representing the most active scanning group. The Washington Middle school for Girls (WMsG) stands as a sterling example of a successful implementation of iD card scanning. By completely embracing the iD card system, WMsG completely did away with paper-based attendance records. The school plans to further study and use the data they collect throughout the school year. BBAR continues to work with its research partner, Core Health, on ways to increase scanning activity and help its partners fully realize the potential of these tools. By collecting data and studying THEARC’s membership, BBAR will be able to provide better security, improve long-term planning and more accurately measure results.

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“Because of thearC we have gone from laymen to professionals...”

The original idea for a community center did not include a theater. However when William

C. smith + Co. became more involved with the community, especially with the area

schools, they realized a functional theater was nowhere to be found. Through involvement

with local residents. they discovered that groups like the DC youth Ensemble dance

troupe constantly needed to change their rehearsal venues because there was no regular

place to perform. The group even had to resort to rehearsing in parking lots illuminated

by headlights.

Thanks to THEARC Theater, this is no longer the case. The 365-seat state-of-the-

art community theater provides affordable, educational, entertaining programs and

performance opportunities for community members to showcase their gifts, talents and

dreams. for the past five years, the venue has served as the only theater east of the

Anacostia River and hosted 330 different events in 2009 alone.

While BBAR had no way to predict the community’s response to the theater, the facility

has consistently been booked by partner organizations, community groups and other

organizations. The theater’s affordable rates have enabled THEARC to host events as

diverse as student plays, musical performances, dance recitals, town hall meetings, health

symposiums and graduation ceremonies (for local schools and other city agencies such as

the Police Department). Resident organizations who can book the theater for free frequently

use the space to showcase their students’ hard work during the school year. Also, THEARC

Theater screens movies free of charge for local children during the summer months.

THEARC Theater

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in addition to ensuring that THEARC’s partners have the support they need, BBAR also sponsors its

own programming to serve its targeted community.

THEARC Theater serves as the backdrop for much of BBAR’s programming. During the summer of

2009, BBAR sponsored the “i Can” program, which provided 20 local young people ages 14 to 18 with

important life skills while educating them on the fundamentals of theater production. The nine-week

course, part of the District of Columbia’s summer youth Employment Program, instructed youth on the

dynamics of theater management, developed their skills in money management and leadership.

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Learning at THEARC Theater

Children living east of the Anacostia River comprise 42% of Washington D.C.’s child population

nearly half 47% of these children in Ward 8 live in poverty

More than two-thirds of the households in Ward 8 are headed by single parents

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A $27 million, 110,000-square-foot campus situated on 16.5 acres

Home to the only theater east of the Anacostia River in Washington D.C.

Provides a home to 10 resident nonprofit agencies

serves 2,000 students annually who are enrolled in its programs

serves 4,000 patients annually at the Children’s Health Center at THEARC on-site and mobile health clinics

serves more than 65,000 patrons and visitors annually through THEARC Theater, Community Meeting Room and Recital Hall

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in addition to youth empowerment programs, BBAR

provides extensive training to local organizations on

the best practices of theater production. By harnessing

the capabilities of THEARC’s state-of-the-art theater,

BBAR’s staff can help bring its clients productions

to new levels. str8-n-up Production’s kathy Wright

is an example of someone who has benefited from

training at THEARC Theater. Wright’s play, “The

Process,” moved to THEARC after outgrowing its

space in northeast DC. By bringing her play to

THEARC and participating in trainings conducted by

theater manager Robin Harris (including an intensive

four-week production bootcamp), she increased her

audience capacity and elevated the production to

higher technical standards. “Because of THEARC we

have gone from laymen to professionals,” she said.

Wright staged the play at THEARC in March 2009 to a

standing-room only audience.

BBAR also sponsored the “Living History at THEARC”

program, which teaches school groups about the life and

work of abolitionist frederick Douglass via a life-size

animatronic replica. The animatron is programmed with

more than two hours of Douglass’ most famous speeches

as well as the responses to a variety of questions.

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Partner suCCess story

When jewel fowler first came to the Boys & Girls Clubs: fBR Branch, site Director Monica Phillips described her as “really shy and withdrawn.” since her arrival, jewel also experienced a profound loss when her mother passed away from cancer. However, by wholeheartedly pursuing the positive outlets provided by the B&GC, jewel made great strides in her social develop-ment in 2009. By taking advantage of B&GC’s financial literacy program, holding office in the keystone Club and pursuing every opportunity the Club has to offer, she earned the organiza-tion’s youth of the year award. Phillips praised jewel for taking ownership of her membership at the B&GC. “she has re-ally capitalized on being a member of the club. Everything she has been offered she has in turn made more successful,” she said. in light of the passing of jewel’s mother, staff member Tamika joyner has assumed a mentorship role for her. Over time, Tamika has become a surrogate mother to whom jewel comes for guidance. “Her consistency with coming to the club and participating in programs has helped her grow,” Phillips said. “The more she has become involved, the greater she has grown.”

Mission: To help youth of all backgrounds build confidence, develop character and acquire the skills to become responsible, civic-minded adults.

for hundreds of children who live east of the Anacostia River, The Boys & Girls Clubs: fBR Branch provides a safe and productive place to spend their free time. in 2009, the fBR (friedman, Billings, Ramsey) Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington at THEARC served 979 members with an average daily attendance of 104 young people. During the summer months, that average increased to 133. The fBR branch provides its participants with a rich selection of activities and programs at its impressive facility that includes a regulation gym, a game room and a study lounge for teens. The B&GC’s diverse programming covers the areas of education and career development; character and leadership development; health and life skills; sports and fitness; and the arts. The branch’s activities include homework assistance, tutoring, the award-winning keystone Club, a money management program as well as soccer and basketball teams. Three hundred students took part in the club’s sports programs last year. in addition, the B&GC organized an exhaustive schedule of events to provide families with engaging and memorable experiences during 2009. These events, most of which took place at THEARC, included job fairs, a Ward 8 senior’s luncheon, a basketball tournament, a Thanksgiving Dinner and a Halloween haunted house that attracted approximately 250 kids and parents. Members of the B&GC also take advantage of the programming offered by other partners at THEARC. During the day, many members attend the Washington Middle school for Girls while other members take classes at The Washington Ballet.

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Lafayette Magruder’s family has sustained a long relationship with the Children’s Health Project of D.C., but the organization’s move to THEARC facility has introduced them to an entire community of support. Over the years, Lafayette was pleased with the organization’s ability to help her two teenage sons keep up with their routine medical appointments as well as treat their asthma symptoms through its asthma educa-tion program. While Lafayette was overjoyed to receive top-notch medical care, Children’s Health Project of DC’s move to THEARC introduced her family to a variety of services provided by THEARC’s partners. Her 18-year-old son participates in a daily after-school prevention program at the Covenant House. He has also sought the guidance of the director of the Boys & Girls Clubs, who has “helped him to turn his life around and get back on the right track.” Lafayette’s other son, 14, plays basket-ball with the B&GC five days a week. Meanwhile, Lafayette herself has partici-pated in activities held at THEARC. she gradu-ated from Children’s Health Center at THEARC’s fit family program and is currently enrolled in the organization’s parenting courses. “from housing to getting social security benefits, to finding a sports doctor, to helping me with special needs children, to job training, THEARC has been a valuable resource for my whole family,” she said.

Mission: To provide children ages 0 to 21 with comprehensive medical services including preventive health care, sick visits, immunizations and chronic illness management, as well as psychological, legal and social support services. in 2009, Children’s Health Center at THEARC’s staff conducted approximately 10,000 medical encounters for local children, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. While the Children’s Health Project of DC continues to operate its vital Mobile Medical and Dental units, the fixed location at THEARC enables the organization to truly establish a medical home for its patients, where physicians become the childrens’ private doctors. Physicians can still follow their patients if they are admitted into the hospital and coordinate specialist follow-ups as needed. in addition to providing direct medical services, the Children’s Health Center at THEARC conducted a myriad of training sessions at THEARC in 2009. These sessions covered topics such as parenting, adolescent issues, hypertension, obesity, depression and Hiv/AiDs. Children’s Health Center at THEARC is the medical home for every child in the District of Columbia foster Care system. Over the course of 2009, Children’s Health Center at THEARC has been a model of inter-partner collaboration. The organization sponsored a health fair with Covenant House Washington and provided health education for several partners including the Washington Middle school for Girls and The Washington Ballet.

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fifteen-year-old Hannah Clark’s enthusiasm for art may never have matured into a potential career path if it weren’t for THEARC. in the fall of 2008, her mother Marcy passed the Corcoran ArtReach classroom at THEARC on a visit to the Levine school of Music, where her sons take guitar lessons. Marcy introduced herself to instructor sandra Gobar and subsequently enrolled all of her children in classes for the spring semester. since her first class with ArtReach, Hannah’s interest in art has thrived. she received a scholarship to attend the program’s summer camp in sculpture and printmaking, studied the work of influential artists and explored a variety of different media. Gobar’s guidance has helped Hannah become a better artist and given her the confidence to pursue art as a career. she hopes to train for a career in architecture or graphic design. “When i show Ms. sandra one of my sketches, she will critique it and show me what i need to do to become more proficient,” Hannah said. “The Corcoran ArtReach program at THEARC has made the path to becoming an artist clearer; i now see careers in visual arts more within my reach than ever before.”

Mission: To empower DC youth and families to explore and trust their own creativity within the context of art making and art history.

The Corcoran’s ArtReach program provides THEARC’s members with unprecedented access to the renowned institution’s resources. ArtReach strives to foster visual literacy, critical thinking skills and creative expression among its participants while encouraging them to develop meaningful connections between art and their lives. The program allows students to experiment with a variety of art materials and methods in order to create their own work. students also receive the opportunity to take part in field trips to the Corcoran Gallery of Art to see exhibits featuring artists such as john singer sargent and Maya Lin. in addition, The Corcoran oversees the Community Gallery at THEARC, which serves as an exhibition venue for program participants, local artists, community organizations and schools. Over the course of 2009, ArtReach collaborated with a variety of partners at THEARC to provide their members with artistically enriching programming. These events included two Community Music and Arts festivals at THEARC and summer classes in collaboration with The Washington Ballet’s summer camp. ArtReach also serves as an after-school care provider for the Washington Middle school for Girls’ Extended Day Program. Between its spring, summer and fall semester programs, ArtReach’s programming reached approximately 150 individuals in 2009.

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in accordance with its mission to help young people reclaim their lives, Covenant House Washington is responsible for helping Michelle Thomas-El make a new beginning. in 2008, Michelle had nowhere else to go. she was five months pregnant and the subject of physical and verbal abuse by her daughter’s father. in addition to helping her find permanent housing, Covenant House gave Michelle intensive case management sessions focusing on issues like financial literacy, short and long-term goal planning and interpersonal relationships. Michelle also enrolled in classes to advance her dream of becoming a nurse. she struggled with the adjustment of becoming a student after spending so many years out of school, particularly when it came to setting aside time to complete assignments while raising her infant daughter. Today, Michelle has earned her Certified nursing Assistance License and plans to enroll in paramedic training. “i am drawn to the nursing field because i love helping and caring for people,” she said. “i knew i wanted to be a nurse when i was very young.” According to Michelle, Covenant House empowered her to become self-sufficient and gain confidence in her ability to better the future of her family.

Mission: To help youth in crisis reclaim their lives and their dignity through educational services, legal services, life-skills classes, skills assessment and employment development.

Covenant House Washington never turns away a youth in crisis. in keeping with that policy, the organization served more than 5,000 homeless and struggling young people in 2009 by providing skills assessment, educational services, legal services, life-skills classes and employment development. CHW’s services address a variety of needs that local youth in crisis may face. These services include operating a crisis shelter and running two prevention services programs for teenagers (Peer supported Pregnancy Prevention Program and Teen Life Choices). in addition, CHW engaged hundreds of community members through special events including movie nights (for its fathers Matter program), a health and education fair and a Thanksgiving dinner. Over the past year, CHW: • connected with more than 3,000 youths out in the

community (9,000 nightly street encounters over the course of the year) and provided them with food and program information;

• served 20,000 meals to its clients; and • helped more than 1,000 young people find

housing, GED preparation, adult basic education classes and job training through its Community service Center

in cooperation with its partners at THEARC, CHW frequently refers its client to the Children’s Health Center at THEARC and refers prepared clients to Trinity university.

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Marisa Wright’s passion for music led her to start teaching herself the violin and piano, but the training she received at the Levine school of Music took her abilities to a whole new level. shortly after beginning her search for music teachers, Marisa’s mother learned about the Levine school’s campus at THEARC. After visiting the facility, she felt overwhelmed by the warmth and friendliness of the staff she encountered. Marisa’s mother enrolled her in piano and violin classes at THEARC, to take advantage of the musical training. in addition, Marisa qualified for a scholarship to help cover the cost of her lessons. A year and a half later, Marisa has excelled in her high school orchestra thanks to the outside training she has received from the Levine school. Marisa, who is only 12 years old, is already in high school and hopes to graduate early. While Marisa took advantage of the Levine school at THEARC, her mother has encouraged their other family members living in Ward 8 to take advantage of all of the services the facility provides.

Mission: To offer musical instruction to students of all ages, abilities and economic backgrounds in order to encourage a love of music and foster creative expression.

The Levine school of Music offers top quality musical training and guest performances at THEARC, providing residents east of the Anacostia with unprecedented access to musical enrichment. in addition to its renowned private instruction in percussion, strings, guitar, piano and voice, the school operates a nationally recognized program in early childhood music for children ages three to five. The school served approximately 200 students at THEARC in 2009, 85 percent of whom received some form of tuition assistance. in june, more than 35 students performed in THEARC Theater for the Levine school’s student finale Recital. The students, many of whom were performing in public for the first time, played a three hour show for an energetic crowd of beaming families. Over the summer, Levine collaborated with The Washington Ballet to operate a multi-arts summer day camp at THEARC. in addition to its musical training programs, Levine planned a variety of events at THEARC in 2009. utilizing THEARC’s state-of-the-art theater, the school arranged a performance series including a show on the “sounds of Brazil” (led by Levine guitarist Matt Dievendorf and his quintet) and a children’s concert in collaboration with national symphony Orchestra. Levine also welcomed pianist john Davis who made a presentation on the life and music of slave pianist and composer Thomas “Blind Tom” Wiggins.

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The most remarkable aspect about the clients at Parklands Community Center is how dedi-cated they are to making changes in their lives. One of those individuals is Ann, 38, a mother of three sons who enrolled in “Moving On – A Life Changing Program” in order to improve her parenting skills. Through her work with Parklands, Ann completed 30 workshops that helped her understand the decisions she’d made in her life and learn how to make better ones. she also learned effective communications and discipline techinques to use to face life’s challenges. “in these workshops they do a lot of talking about what’s bothering them and what’s on their minds. They share information that could help other people in the class,” said Brenda jones, executive director. After graduating from the program, Park-lands referred Ann to an agency that is cur-rently helping her find a stable place to live.Ann is still waiting on a permanent home, but she’s made the fundamental attitude adjust-ments to enable her to make positive choices for herself and her family. Parklands’ services provided her with the right emotional and lifestyle tools to put her on the trajectory for self-sufficiency.

Mission: To enhance the quality of life for children, youth and families who live in high-risk, low-income environments, by encouraging self-sufficiency through viable programs, services and activities.

Executive Director Brenda jones started the Parklands Community Center as a response to the growing violence in the community and a lack of positive alternatives for youth in the neighborhood. After securing modest funding and a group of dedicated volunteers, jones grew the organization into a reputable force for empowering individuals to transform their lives through life-skills instruction and employment counseling. Thirty years later, Parklands is still helping adult clients make better decisions, improve their self-discipline and become better heads of household. As jones says, after completing the Parklands curriculum, clients are “much more motivated at trying to find a way to make their lives better.” in 2009, the organization provided case management and training services to 37 residents who live east of the river. More than 40 individuals received support in the areas of resume development and career guidance. since moving into THEARC in 2005, Parklands has leveraged its opportunities to work with partner organizations. These collaborations include referring clients’ children to the Children’s Health Center at THEARC, working with the Boys & Girls Clubs to host community opportunity fairs for nearby residents and sharing spaces with The Washington Ballet.

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Mission: To equip students with marketable skills by providing them with a strong education in the liberal arts that is enhanced by practical experiences and a professional focus.

As the only institution of higher learning to offer degrees east of the Anacostia River, Trinity university’s location at THEARC provides invaluable opportunities for residents of this underserved area. Trinity offers two degree programs at THEARC – an associate’s degree in general studies and a master of science in administration – both of which offer tuition rates at a more than 50 percent discount to comparable educations. The associate’s program helps new students lay a foundation to complete a bachelor’s degree at Trinity’s main campus. The MsA program specializes in training students in nonprofit management, enabling them to develop the skills to affect change in the community. since opening its location at THEARC, 15 students have completed their associate’s degrees at THEARC with another 84 currently enrolled. Trinity’s retention rate of 57 percent is a remarkable achievement, given the persistently low completion rate for low income adult students nationwide. Trinity has leveraged its location at THEARC to its advantage. in addition to collaborating with the Washington Middle school for Girls to share classroom space, the university held more than 10 open houses and admissions sessions at THEARC in 2009. These events gave prospective students the chance to complete their applications, apply for financial aid and take placement tests, eventually resulting in a total of 40 new enrollments.


Cheryl Brooks says that once she got her start at Trinity university’s campus at THEARC, her life has gotten better every day. When she first heard about the opportunities for affordable higher education at Trinity, Cheryl was staying in a homeless shelter. she had lost her job and was struggling to find a way to support herself and her son. After enrolling in school at the age of 45, Cheryl found that starting classes again wasn’t an easy adjustment. However, she said that Trinity’s manageable class sizes and helpful faculty made her experience successful. furthermore, she bonded with her classmates and formed a study group. Trinity’s location at THEARC also provided Cheryl with access to the Boys & Girls Clubs, where she dropped off her son while she was in class. After starting classes at Trinity, Cheryl landed a job with the District of Columbia Government. “The English classes allowed me to get more experience as far as my writing skills and my administrative skills to help me further my career with the District government,” she said. As soon as she finishes her associate’s degree in general studies, she plans to get a bachelor’s degree in human relations at Trinity’s main campus.

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The partners at THEARC present unique oppor-tunities for artistic expression. students like Maya realize that. According to The Washington Ballet @ THEARC’s Director katrina Toews, Maya came to her class as an rambunctious chatterbox. she frequently violated class rules and arrived to her beginner’s ballet class without the prop-er attire – ballet shoes, tights and a leotard. Despite her disruptive behavior, Maya (also a student at the Washington Middle school for Girls) demonstrated a great deal of talent. she possessed a dancer’s body and picked up the movements easily. One day, Maya’s conduct had reached a turning point. Toews pulled Maya into her of-fice and said that if she continued her pattern of behavior, she would be dismissed from bal-let class immediately. The prospect of missing out on ballet class proved transformational for Maya’s behavior. With only one warning, Maya buckled down and began to take ballet class seriously. Her mother says that ballet has instilled com-mitment, focus and confidence within her daughter – things she had never been able to demonstrate before dance. Weeks later, Toews spoke to her mother who remarked that “the moment you said that if she didn’t comply ballet would be taken away, she completely got it.”

Mission: To enliven the beauty and discipline of dance for the residents of Southeast Washington.

katrina Toews, director of The Washington Ballet @ THEARC (TWB), is certain that without THEARC, pursuing an interest in ballet next to impossible for youth living east of the Anacostia River. The logistics and expense of transportation would prove overwhelming to budding dancers in this community. fortunately, TWB is thriving at its robust facility, which includes two dance studios equipped with a piano, locker rooms, office space and access to THEARC Theater. The space not only houses the southeast campus of The Washington school of Ballet, it also provides a space for two unique community engagement programs, DanceDC and EXCEL!. TWB offers members of THEARC a pre-professional ballet program for children ages 5 through 18 as well as adult classes in modern, hip hop, pilates and African dance. The organization also stages a variety of events using THEARC facility including: • the Duke Ellington Commemorative Celebration for

Black History Month; • free classes for adults during Dance is the Answer Week; • a performance with the national symphony

Orchestra during the annual Arts and Music festical; and

• free dance classes for seniors.One of the highlights of TWB’s year is its production of The nutcracker, which features both students and members of TWB studio Company. The production sold 1,084 out of a possible 1,095 tickets when it ran at THEARC Theater. Last year, four Washington Ballet students spoke at DC City Council Chairman vincent Gray’s monthly youth summit and discussed how dance has positively changed their lives.

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THE WAsHingTon middlE sCHool foR giRls

Mission: To encourage young girls in the underserved areas east of the Anacostia River to stay in school and excel beyond their imaginations.

in 2009, the Washington Middle school for Girls (WMsG) celebrated ten years of challenging and enriching the lives of its students. The community took notice. in recognition of WMsG’s tireless work, the social justice nonprofit fight for Children awarded the WMsG its 2009 Quality schools initiative Award for exemplifying “the best local education has to offer.” The Washington Area Women’s foundation gave WMsG its 2009 Leadership Award in honor of the school’s work to change the lives of women and girls in the DC metropolitan area. in a May event attended by DC first Lady Michelle Cross fenty, WMsG celebrated its ten year anniversary and honored director and co-founder sister Mary Bourdon. WMsG boasts a stellar track record in supporting its students, due in large part to its unique Graduate support Program, which follows the school’s alumnae through high school and provides them with the resources they need to succeed. ninety-eight percent of WMsG’s graduates have graduated from high school, and many have moved on to higher education and/or meaningful employment. WMsG’s presence at THEARC has enabled the school to introduce its students to programs and experiences they would never have access to normally. The 60 students that WMsG served at THEARC participated in activities with a broad cross-section of partners, including the Boys & Girls Clubs, the Corcoran ArtReach program and The Washington Ballet.


Washington Middle school for Girls alumna nicole’s personal transformation is a testament to the school’s dedicated staff and the rich opportunities provided by THEARC. nicole’s aunt took custody of her when her mother died in a car accident. When she came to WMsG as a fifth-grader, she faced significant behavioral and academic struggles including a low literacy level. she struggled to control outbursts of anger. WMsG provided nicole with the personal attention and stability she needed to grow socially and academically. As a participant in the school’s Extended Day Program, nicole was usually one of the first people to arrive at THEARC at 7:30 a.m. and would stay until after 5:00 p.m. to participate in after-school programming. WMsG’s collaboration with partners at THEARC enabled nicole to play basketball with the Boys & Girls Clubs, sing in the WMsG Choir (sponsored by the Levine school of Music) and participate in the Corcoran’s ArtReach program. nicole attended WMsG’s six-week summer session to get the extra help she needed to catch up academically. After graduating in 2009, WMsG’s unique Graduate support Program helped nicole secure a spot in a private Catholic High school. “she was with us for a long day, and getting the remedial help that she needed during the summer was invaluable to her overall success,” said kathy shorter, Director of special Projects. “To get into this Catholic High school and to be doing this well is quite an accomplishment.”

“It’s a great opportunity for the entire community to learn how to live a better life.” – THEARC member feedback

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non-REsidEnT pARTnERs

of THEARC

the Center for self DisCovery

The Center for self Discovery supports the social and emotional growth of underserved youth and families in the greater Washington area through the development of close mentoring relationships. in 2009, CsD ran the “Through My Eyes” program at THEARC. “Through My Eyes” not only teaches students at Washington Middle school for Girls about photography, it helps them develop a greater sense of themselves and their place within their families and community. in 2010, CsD plans to offer even more programs to THEARC’s members. The organization’s Teens Run DC program (www.teensrundc.org) offers at-risk secondary school students the experience and benefits of goal setting, character development, and improved health by helping them train for and complete a marathon. CsD also plans to link clients and therapists through a new program called DC Counseling Connection.

the legal aiD soCiety of the DistriCt of Columbia

The Legal Aid society of D.C. provides legal assistance to families and individuals living in poverty. The agency has staffed an office inside the Children’s Health Center at THEARC since 2005, helping community members deal with cases involving domestic violence, custody, child support, housing, consumer law and public benefits. Over the past year, attorneys at Legal Aid met with 126 individuals to discuss their legal problems and provided advice, brief services or legal representation in 79 separate legal matters. in the fall of 2009, Legal Aid helped organize a Health Law fair at THEARC.

training grounDs, inC.

Training Grounds prepares economically disadvantaged young people ages 14 to 24 for living wage careers by enhancing their personal development, professional skills and abilities for entrepreneurship. At the core of every Training Grounds program is an effort to transform its participants into caring citizens and marketable workers who can make wise decisions in their personal lives and have a positive impact on the community. Training Grounds’ programming at THEARC included a community outreach event in celebration of Martin Luther king Day that attracted 300 people and the summer program Biz ‘n’ Hoops. The eight-week Biz ‘n’ Hoops program allowed 50 young people to participate in basketball games and attend life skills courses using THEARC’s facilities.

partner pages

www.thearcdc.org

THEARC mEmbERsHip – dATA REsulTs

gender2009

26% male

74% femalen= 980 Represents 68% of 2008 database

in collaboration with it’s research partner Core health, 2009 marks Building Bridges across the river’s first full year of membership data collection. By providing users with scannable picture identification cards, BBAR gained the ability to track its members, collect demographic information and determine how THEARC’s collaborative design impacts individual behaviors. BBAR worked with participating partners to integrate scanning activity into their daily operations, even offering scanning members the chance to win a variety of prizes including digital cameras, gift cards and iPods. BBAR began recording data in the last quarter of 2008. since then, the membership database has grown by 68 percent, including a 60 percent increase in members from Ward 8. While BBAR encourages its residents to help in the data collection effort, participation is not mandatory. nonetheless, several partner agencies successfully implemented regular scanning practices, including the Washington Middle school for Girls (which replaced its paper-based attendance sheets in favor daily scanning) as well as The Washington Ballet and Corcoran ArtReach (which both require membership registration and regularly enforce scanning activity).

“Our children need a structured facility and this seems to be the right one.” – THEARC member feedback

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ethnicity2009

n= 1302

0% native haWaiian or PaCifiC islanDer

0% tWo or more raCes

1% hisPaniC

1% ameriCan inDian or alasKan native

2% asian

94% afriCan ameriCan / blaCK

2% White or CauCasian

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household income

253 19 108 112 35 162 46 58 47

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20,000

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n= 965

family sizedistribution

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n= 695

2% homeless

1% transitional housing

7% PubliC housing / seCtion 8

54% renter

36% homeoWner

“I feel THEARC is a tremendous blessing in the community” – THEARC member feedback

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THEARC members by region

virginia

maryland

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2

3

4

5

6 7

8

represents 1% of thearC members located in each Ward of Washington, DC=

54% renter


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surveyquestion

n= 136

1% no

93% yes

6% unansWereD

Do you and your family feel the THEARC is both welcoming and user friendly?

thearc member overall scanning activity01/01/2009 – 12/31/20096

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201-300 scans

101-200 scans

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21-50 scans

11-20 scans

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“I think it is good to have something like this in the community” – THEARC member feedback

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boys & girls Clubs

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While several partners at THEARC excelled at encouraging scanning activity, several organizations faced obstacles in implementing data collection routines. some organizations were impeded by leadership transitions (Levine school of Music) while others faced staffing issues (Covenant House Washington) and technological problems (Children’s Health Center at THEARC). BBAR and Core Health plan to continue their efforts to promote scanning among all participating partners. Parklands Community Center and Trinity university have opted out of the effort. Moving forward, Core Health and BBAR have identified a variety of measures to capture a better picture of THEARC’s membership. These steps include keeping a tally of one-time visitors (if the individual is not interested in receiving a card), more aggressive collection of members’ demographic data and working to help partner agencies harness their data to improve future service design and program development.


www.thearcdc.org“THEARC programs are a good thing. They help the kids stay with something to do.” – THEARC member feedback

building bRidgEs ACRoss THE RivER2009 finAnCiAl REpoRT

assets

Cash $95,369 0%

Pledges $168,189 1%

Building, land $18,087,987 65%improvements and equipment(net of accumulated depreciation)

Restricted Cash $9,464,984 34%

Other Assets $110,959 1%

total assets $27,927,487

total assets

liabilities &net assets

liabilities anD net assets

Accounts payable $91,244 0%and other current liabilities

Bank Debt $10,010,000 36%

Advances from $610,000 2%related party

total liabilities $10,711,244

net assets $17,216,243 62%

total liabilities $27,927,487 anD net assets

Statement of Financial Conditon-As of December 31, 2009

Percentagesof total assets

Percentages of total liabilities and net assets

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increases

decreases

inCreases

Contributions $1,525,813 55%

investment income $395,000 14%

Partner rents and $675,819 25%reimbursements

usage fees $148,122 5%

Other $5,500 0%

total inCreases $2,750,254

OperatingRevenue %

DeCreases

Administrative $191,000 6% expenses

Building Operating $743,000 23%expenses

Theater expenses $614,000 19%

interest expense $455,000 14%

Depreciation and $636,000 19%amortization

Other expenses $624,400 19%

total DeCreases $3,263,400

net inCrease -$513,146(DeCReASe)

How operating revenue is spent

building bRidgEs ACRoss THE RivERsTATEmEnT ACCounT summARy

www.thearcdc.org“I believe that THEARC is a good way to keep kids off the street” – THEARC member feedback

building bRidgEs ACRoss THE RivER 2009 donoRs

Building Bridges Across the River gratefully acknowledges the generous support from the following individuals and organizations (gifts received for calendar year 2009):

BBAR Donors$200,000-$224,999 tierDC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, an agency funded in part by the national Endowment for the Arts$75,000-$99,999 tierjohn Edward fowler Memorial foundation$50,000-$74,999 tierLisCMARPAT foundation, inc.The Philanthropic CollaborativeWilliam C. smith + Co.$25,000-$49,999 tierEric & Marianne Billings foundationThe Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz foundationClark-Winchcole foundationfEDEX CorporationAnonymousThe Griffin foundation, inc.Horning family fund of The Community foundation for the national Capital RegionLeonard & Hilda kaplan Charitable foundationEugene & Agnes E. Meyer foundation$10,000.00-$24,999.00 tierAronson foundationCarter & Melissa Cafritz Charitable TrustThe Max & victoria Dreyfus foundation, inc.Lois & Richard England family foundationThe Harman family foundation$5,000-$9,999 tierBranca, inc.Higgins-Trapnell family foundationRichard E. & nancy P. Marriott foundation, inc.Alan & Amy Meltzer familiy foundationPrince Charitable TrustsW. Christopher jr. & Lisa smithGeorge stephanopolous & Ali Wentworth$1,000-$4,999 tierArmstrong family foundation, inc.Catto Charitable foundationAna & Craig ChannellElizabeth Conahan & james OldhamThe Dallas Morse Coors foundation for the Performing ArtsDalia & Hossein fatehDr. Laura A. fleetAnthony f. Lucas spindletop foundationCarolyn & Gregory MorrisonElizabeth & jeffrey PowellPnCProper TopperW. Christopher jr. & Lisa smithsundial foundation, inc,$500-$999 tierToni & ned BrodyMichele jolinGretchen k. kingjonathan P. kinisleyLaura nelson$250-$499 tierCasey BrillMelbourne s. CummingsRalph C. ferraraEdmund C. fleetColleen MarkhamAllison Metzsusan H. MoyerElizabeth nelsonkara sullivanjanet & Walter stonejill Wiley White & Burton White

$100-$249tierCamilla AcquistaEllen Adamsjanet & Richard LairdkC Aiellosusan M. Ascher, MDLeila Bremerkatherine Brownsarah CannovaMary Corcoransonja & nick DeCarlojudith L. DobbinsElizabeth Dunlop EdgeworthA.j. Esfandiary Renee Esfandiary Crupi & Eric CrupiMartin L. johnson Martin johnson iiGregory kaufmansusanna kingChristine kuppensElisabeth & Russ LaMottenora Leake CameronMonique Lloyd Parkervalerie LoCascioseverina Madenovajulia Manglano ToroLee Ann McCallshelia O’LearyCristina RayBarrett Tilney & David salwenjane v. saunderskimberly shurLori sotokatherine sullivanjohn H. Toolekathleen T. WachGloria WilderElizabeth yatesjeanett yonemoto$99 and below tierMarjan Aimistephanie Anderson smootEve Auchincloss Lilleyviola W. Barneskatherine Brownfrida BurlingBeverly Carrolljulia DiazDonald Lococo Architects, LLCLori Leonardkristen Levershirley MeadowsRose s. Wallacein-Kind supportBeth Blinstrub PhotographyCGi federal, inc.Consider it Done Tabletops & fine ChinaErwin Gomez salon & spafirst Booksjust Cakesfour seasons Hotel GeorgetownMary newell DePalmaOccasions CaterersPaper sourceParties & Catering by stacie CottoPetals for the PeopleProper TopperRestaurant norasabrina Cabadasalon L’eauTea with Mrs. Bultra violet

The Washington BalletTremont Plaza Hotel

The William C. Smith Sr. Fund at THEARCThe William C. Smith Sr. Fund at THEARC honors William C. Smith Sr., founder of William C. Smith + Co.

Cynthia Bertolottijohn & kay BoylanRobert H. BraunohlerAllan j. Brecher insuranceDavid W. BriggsRobert D. BroeksmitBrunswick and shawmutBryan Cave LLPCarol ChathamCiH PropertiesCity first Bank of DCBrian P. Coultervicki Dennisjohn GallagherCharles M. GebbertAlbert f. Goldingsusan Green Rogerssteven HairMichael HartmanHayles and Howe, inc.Hickok Cole ArchitectsMark HoffmanWilliam G. HoffmanLynne & joseph HorningDonna B. kinnamanMarilyn LavenderClare j. McCabekathy Z. Miller Miller & Long Co., inc.national Housing Conference, inc.Gertrude nehlskaren s. nolanMonica O’Rourke RichmondR. nelson OsterRobert Limon, inc.susan salviejoRenee scruggssutton yantis AssociatesWilliam f. Tait, jr.james L. TimmGloria WhitfieldHarry Lee WilliamsDebra yogodzinski

The Arts Fund at THEARCThe Arts Fund at THEARC was established to promote , provide and enhance collaborative arts programming at THEARC among the four arts organizations in residence at THEARC: Building Bridges Across the River (THEARC Theater), Corcoran Gallery of Art: Corcoran ArtReach, Levine School of Music & The Washington Ballet.

Howard and Geraldine Polinger family foundationThe Barbara Epstein foundationThe Betty & Wes foster family foundation

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The Samual Waters McMahon Memorial Scholarship Fund for DanceFunds donated in memory of Samual Waters McMahon support scholarships for students to attend The Washington Ballet at THEARC

Deneen P. ClarkBarbara H. feganjudy & john Ritz in Memory of Dorothy saxon

Supporters of The NutcrackerBuiding Bridges Across the River & The Washington Ballet sincerely thank the following organizations and donors for their generous support of The Washington Ballet’s performance of Septime Webre’s The Nutcracker in THEARC Theater December 3-6, 2009.

fEDEX CorporationHorning Brothers CorporationLynne & joseph HorningW. Christopher & Lisa smithCarter & Melissa CafritzLisCsteinway Piano Gallery, inc.Colin & Alma Powellvernon & Ann jordan

One in a Million Campaign for THEARC 2009 DonorsThe One in a Million Campaign for THEARC is a $10 million grassroots fundraising campaign launched under the leadership of Building Bridges Across the River in 2006 that seeks $10 from one million citizen donors to sustain the operations of THEARC. To date,the Campaign has raised $3 million. At the heart of the Campaign is the need to alleviate the operational budgets of THEARC’s ten nonprofit resident organizations so they can further invest in programming for children and families. Donations are accepted online via www.thearcdc.org, by calling 202-889-5901.

Building Bridges Across the River and its nine in-residence partner agencies at THEARC gratefully acknowledge the following supporters of the One in a Million Campaign for THEARC (contributions received calendar year 2009):

$1,000-$4,999 tierAna & Craig ChannellGiant foodMichele jolinLaMotte family foundationElizabeth Conahan & james OldhamOwen family foundationPotomac valley Orthopaedic Associatesjudy & john RitzverizonDeborah & Curtin Winsorjill Wiley White & Burton White$500-$999 tierCGi federal inc.Children’s Clothing Acquisition Co. LLCD.C. services, inc.Robert & Mary Haft foundation, inc.industrial Bank, n.A.janet & Richard Lairdshelia MckinnonLinda Meyersonnetwork for Goodnew Tech Games, inc.Barrett Tilney & David salwenChris Walker

$100-$499 tierkC AielloCheryl Andersonsusan M. Ascher, MDAmy Baconstaci BegalLelia Bremersarah CannovaHope s. ChildsPatricia A. franco & Charles j. Clarkshaun CohenEugennie A. CokeCarl C. ColeMichele CottonRenee Esfandiary Crupisonja DeCarloMarilyn Demorestjessica DensonTracey DoughertyDawn EspleyEdmund C. fleetvincette Goerlshahra GooneragoreGail Gusemanjessica Hahnjohn HalkedisMark Hetfieldjoan HurwitzMichael iannarinojill jacksonGwendolyn johnsMartin johnsonyealie kamarakatharine kaplanGregory kaufmanHina khatriMerrill & susan kirshenbaumnaomi kusanoTina LassiterMarne LevineEve Auchincloss Lilleyvalerie LoCascioseverina Madenovakear Martinsuzanne Martinkerrington McCoyMary McCracken In Memory of Cecilia “Sherry” GeyelinAllison MetzA. fenner Miltonkarla MonroeElizabeth Owensusan Regankathyrn RicardLaurie E. Rollinjane v. saundersCynthia schollardkimberly shurLori sotostacey D. stewartjanet & Walter stoneAshley Allen & Adam WaldmanAnnalena Winerjeannett yonemoto$99 & below tierToni k. AllenRae n. Allennatalia Allenshawn AndersonAnonymous – Catalogue for PhilanthropyDavid AnspacherMarjorie ArringtonPaquita H. Attawayviola W. BarnesBarbara Bessjerry A. BiltonCarolyn BlockerAmy Bowmanirving BradyCarolyn Cameron

Theresa CarrollMonique ChaseRose Ann Clevelandvashon Coehinsjonathan CruisePeter CutlerRamona DavisWilliam Dawsonjulia DeryDominic DevincenzoPaul DoughitBarbara Edgerton, R.n.Robin faasssusie finleyCecelia fletcherDenis GagnonGoodsearchs. GooneratneAndrew GrayLakena GrimesPaula HaedelLeigh Hellertjonathan HigginsMelissa HopkinsTim HurlebausHarumi ishiiPaula johnsonLisa jonesMary j. jonesjanice keywellDaphne kiplingersimcha kuritzkyDinesh kuttyMadjid MatinLilian McGrathDaniel McneilMelaleuca karen Metcalf Essence Moore Gladys Moore Regina T. Mullins, CPMRuth T. Perotshrina D. PerryAlicia E. Porter Martin s. Protassonda M. ReisAndrew E. Ridleyjennifer Ritcheysergio RodriguezAlexandra RuckerDonna Ryansusan M. salviejoGeorge schindlerCheryl schlosnagieCynthia seallsEllen seiden Byingtonjohn seltzChristina seminaroDorothy shieldsnick shupperMarianne sierocinskiMary slimpjerome smithjames smothersBill stobartPamela TomlinsonHsiang WangReginald M. WashingtonConrad Windisch

We have made every effort to ensure accuracy. If we have made an error, we apologize and ask you to contact our Development Department at 202-889-5901 so we may update our records.

www.thearcdc.org“It is a great experience for the youth” – THEARC member feedback

2009 boARd infoRmATion

Building Bridges Across the River Board of Directors

W. Christopher smith, jr. William C. Smith + Co.Chairman & CEo

Edmund fleet Executive director, ex-officio member

Winston RobinsonFormer Assistant Chief DC Police Departmentsecretary

jeffery P. CapronAronson & CompanyTreasurer

skip McMahonBuilding Bridges Across the RiverCo-founder

Gina f. AdamsFEDEX Corporation

sandra AllenFormer DC Councilwoman

Tim BakerGiant Food

Daniel BrannenCovenant House Washington

Elizabeth ConahanWalker & Dunlop

judith Dobbins

Lynne Horning

Chris jenningsShakespeare Theatre

Dorea McMahon

Gloria Whitfield

Toni BrodyRenau Danielssonja DeCarloRenee Esfandiary-CrupiDalia fatehjane Hillsharon johnsonMichele jolin

janet LairdElisabeth LaMotteColleen MarkhamElizabeth Powellkimberly j. shurkaren ThomasBarrett Tilneyjill White

THEARC Women’s Committee

Established in 1997 to raise the funds to build THEARC (via a $27 million capital campaign) and oversee its construction, Building Bridges Across the River (BBAR) now serves as the management agency for THEARC, leading the coalition of nonprofit agencies in residence at THEARC and its non-resident partners to offer quality cultural, educational, health, recreational and social services to children and families living east of the Anacostia River in Washington, DC and to build bridges across communities. Opened in 2005, the Town Hall Education Arts & Recreation Campus (THEARC) is an 110,000 square foot facility located on 16.5 acres in southeast Washington, DC.

BuiLDinG BRiDGEs ACROss THE RivER – TOWn HALL EDuCATiOn ARTs & RECREATiOn CAMPus1901 Mississippi Avenue, sE Washington, DC 20020202-889-5901 | 202-889-5905 (fax) | www.thearcdc.org

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BuiLDinG BRiDGEs ACROss THE RivERTOWn HALL EDuCATiOn ARTs & RECREATiOn CAMPus

1901 Mississippi Avenue, sE Washington, DC 20020

202-889-5901 | 202-889-5905 (fax) | www.thearcdc.org

Celebrating five years of ongoing excellence.

2005 – 2010

selected as one of Washington, DC’s best small charities by the 2008-2009 Catalogue of Philanthropy for Greater Washington

Documents

THEARC 2009 Annual Report