Our Programs - District Bridges

Who We Are
- - Who We AreOur team is deeply committed to being connected to the communities we serve. Learn More We’re hiring!
- - Our StoryDistrict Bridges was born out of a collaborative grassroots effort, known as the Columbia Heights Initiative (CHI).Our Story
  - Our Vision & ValuesOur vision is to thrive together in equitable, resilient, connected communities here in DC and beyond.Our Vision
  - Our TeamMeet the people who power District Bridges.Our Team
  - Racial Equity StatementWe are committed to racial equity. Read what this means to us.Racial Equity Statement
What We Do
- - What We DoOur holistic approach to community-based economic development utilizes strategic partnerships, small business technical assistance, volunteer opportunities, place management, events, resident outreach, and connective services.Learn More
- - Case StudiesRead more about our research projects and on-the-ground pilot programs.Case Studies
  - Organizational Capacity BuildingWe’re passionate about helping organizations and local governments build impactful solutions.Organizational Capacity Building
  - District Bridges Main StreetsDistrict Bridges pioneering Multi-Main Street model increases impact, engagement, and sustainability.Main Streets
  - Our ProgramsLearn about our holistic, multi-faceted approach to economic development.Our Programs
Get Involved
- - Get InvolvedWhether you’ve been in your neighborhood for a few weeks or a lifetime, District Bridges wants to help you connect with your community. Start Now
- - Events Through activations, festivals, neighborhood cleanups, and more, District Bridges strives to be an onramp to connection.Events
  - Volunteer sign-upWhether you’ve been here for a year or a lifetime, District Bridges wants to help you connect with your community.Volunteer sign-up
  - Contact UsHave a question? Shoot us an email and we’ll be in touch.Contact Us
  - Love Your NeighborhoodCelebrating DC neighborhoods with stories of love and connection, as well as exclusive merch.Love your neighborhood
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- - ShopShop for specific DC and Main Street merch from District Bridges.Shop Now
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Our Programs
- - Our ProgramsWhether you are looking for out-of-the-box solutions or a partner on the journey, District Bridges wants to help you understand your goals, identify challenges, and design a pathway forward to ensure you achieve your mission. See All Programs

Our Programs

Main Streets

Unlike other Main Street organizations, District Bridges is one entity that manages multiple programs accredited through the National Main Street Center.

Community Navigation

Community Navigation It shouldn’t be the responsibility of the individual in crisis to navigate a broken and fragmented system. Program Background

Events & Engagement

Access Point

Access Point offers accompanying materials and tests learning with quizzes. The platform provides District Bridges and Rhode Island Avenue Main Street, and our sponsors and partners,…

Facade Improvement Program

District Bridges is proud to have been awarded a grant by the DC Department of Housing and Community Development to support businesses with small facade improvement…

Nonprofit Capacity Building

District Bridges’ organizational capacity-building services help nonprofits and NGOs lay the organizational “cornerstones” to achieve the mission and vision, have more impact, and do it sustainably