Four Upper Georgia Avenue Businesses Awarded Great Streets Grants
Yesterday, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development (DMPED) announced the recipients for this round of the Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant. Upper Georgia Avenue Main Street, in partnership with… read more
Honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The Center would like to recognize and uplift those nonprofits supporting the AAPI community, and celebrates the integral role it plays in our city. The broad Asian/Pacific term encompasses all of the Asian continent and… read more
Celebrating Earth Month
During April, Earth Month, we are proud to highlight some of the region's most prominent organizations that focus their missions on protecting and preserving the environment. These organizations tackle both large and small scale issues… read more
April 2022
April 25 - May 1 Jeff Chester, executive director of the Center for Digital Democracy, is quoted in an article in Politico discussing Elon Musk’s effect on the D.C. tech wars. In an article in the New York Times, Abel… read more
Welcoming Our New Interim Upper Georgia Avenue Main Street Executive Director
The Center is excited to announce that Jessica Mailander started as the Interim Executive Director for the Upper Georgia Avenue Main Street this month. We look forward to working with her and continuing to support… read more
Our Most Exciting Round of BINGO Yet
Thank you to those who attended the third annual Get Centered with BINGO game on March 31st. It was the perfect way to wrap up the first quarter of the year! Ahead of the three… read more
March 2022
March 21 - March 27 In Ward 8, the Anacostia Coordinating Council sponsored a watch party for the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Read more about the event in the Washington Informer. The Arc… read more
New Benefit – Access to discounts on hundreds of brands
The Center is excited to announce a new benefit to its members and their employees that provides unique discounts and rewards on your everyday shopping needs. After creating an account with your Center code, use… read more
In Black History Month – Honoring our Members’ Work Towards Racial Equity
In February, the Center celebrated Black History Month through the next installment of the I Am the Change Series. In line with the Center for Race, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion’s mission, we are proud to… read more