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YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
At District Bridges, we love how much people love their neighborhoods. Small businesses are often the backdrop of very special memories… Proposals at restaurants, Becoming best friends with a gym buddy, bringing your kids to a toy store you used to go to as a child- these experiences add so much meaning to our daily lives!
While stories of community connection aren’t often deemed newsworthy, the folks at District Bridges want to take a moment and celebrate how small businesses and community events enhance our experiences in our neighborhoods.
Our “Love Your Neighborhood” Campaign features stories of love and connection from the 7 neighborhoods we work in, and has exclusive limited edition merchandise like bucket hats, tshirts, and stickers, so you can show your neighborhood spirit.
Mount Pleasant is Lovable
From karaoke at Haydee’s, jazz nights at Marx, or those Saturday mornings spent at the Farmer’s Market; life’s meaningful memories would not be the same without our small business community.
Join us this summer as we shower our neighborhoods in love and highlight the cherished memories made along our Main Street corridors.
“I chose Mount Pleasant Street to propose to Aparna because our relationship truly feels like a Mount Pleasant love story. “
“I started falling for my best friend the day he first took me to Addis Paris before we moved to DC and Amy fed us tibs 💛☀️ “
“We wanted to show our friends and family our life in Mount Pleasant. So after the wedding we went and got LOOSE a couple blocks from our house at the legendary Haydee’s Restaurant. “
“ Went on first date with my bf of 1.5 years at The Raven! “
“ I had my first date with my husband at Marx in 2011. We got married and have a 2 year old! mount pleasant love ❤️ “
“First kiss with boyfriend at sun cinema”
“Had a gathering at my mt p house, someone brought a friend, together 5 years now“
“Fell in love with my son, who we learned we were having a week after moving to Mt Pleasant ❤️ “
“ I met my very best friends in MtP and in falling for them, fell back in love with my own life ❤️ “
“I got drinks with a super cute guy at Suns (cinema) in FEb, he’s since moved but if he sees this ❤️ “
“Our 1st date we met in MP to hike in ROck Creek. 2nd date got Elle breakfast sandos“
“I met my wife and DJ partner at Haydee’s 10 yrs ago at a Soul DJ Night ❤️ “
We met at a house party in Mount Pleasant and many of our favorite moments happened at small businesses nearby: from breakfast at Dos Gringos, late nights at Marx and the Raven, ice cream at MDI, cocktails at OKPB, and so much more!
“I finally found my people at Fit360, 5 years after I moved here“
“Does All Souls Unitarian count? Because that’s where I met my boyfriend :)“
Years into our relationship, he introduced me to a side of him I hadn’t fully experienced before.
WANT TO BE FEATURED?
Submit your story of community and connection here, or share your story by tagging us or sending us a message on Instagram @districtbridges.
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Check out our limited edition merch, available for pre-order.
All proceeds from our limited edition merch drop will be donated to the Main Street program you select.
We work every day to provide support to businesses and individuals so that our communities can stay vibrant, equitable, and connected, and your purchase helps us invest right back into your community through initiatives like Small Business Grants, Community Events, Design Projects, Connective Services, and more.
In 2023 alone, we provided support to 838 small businesses, awarded over $500,000 in small business grants, put on 83 community events, and assisted 220 individuals with services related to housing insecurity, health issues and substance-abuse disorder, and immigration. We are passionate about serving our communities and couldn’t do the work we do without your support.
DO YOU WANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY?
Want to be featured in our Love your Neighborhood Campaign? Submit your story of community and connection in the form below.