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SEE COMMUNITY
SUPPORT IN ACTION
Explore the stories below to discover how funding from Friends of Southwest DC helped bring meaningful community projects to life.
Amidon-Bowen PTA
“This 5th grade camping trip was a special capstone experience for these kids. They had an amazing time and learned so much!” Amidon-Bowen PTA
Southwest Community Gardens
“We used funds from the Friends of Southwest DC grant to purchase new tools, watering cans, children’s tools, soil, and mulch. We were able to plant 10 new trees!” Southwest Community Gardens
Dent House Community Center
“Thanks to your grant for our Thanksgiving drive, we served over 50 families.” Dent House Community Center
Waterfront Village
“We were able to expand our programs for SW seniors thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Southwest DC.” Waterfront Village
Arena Stage
“Arena Stage is profoundly grateful for the Friends of Southwest DC’s steadfast support of Camp Arena Stage scholarships and Voices of Now Jefferson Ensemble for over a decade.” Arena Stage
EmmaUS
“Words cannot express enough gratitude to FOS for the chance to go on such an educational excursion to the Harriet Tubman home.”
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, OHL Chapter
“With your partnership, we provided school supplies, health screenings, wellness activities, and voter registration to SW residents.” Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, OHL Chapter
SWNA.ORG
“Friends of Southwest has been a mighty source of support to SWNA. Your support has especially benefitted youth via scholarships, educational activities, and technology equipment.” SWN
Theater Alliance
“Support from Friends of Southwest enabled us to provide free and reduced-price tickets to residents of the neighborhood with financial barriers.” Theater Alliance
DC STORM
"Taking inner city kids out of their environment gave them a unique experience. They returned wiser and more respectful.”
We’ve supported over 50 organizations working in Southwest! Click here to see the list.
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