District Bridges

District Bridges

Non-profit Organizations

District of Columbia, Washington 394 followers

Investing in Community + Supporting Local Business

About us

District Bridges is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, whose mission is to enrich neighborhood vitality by bridging community engagement and economic development so that individuals, businesses, and organizations can thrive together.

Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
District of Columbia, Washington
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2005

Locations

  • Primary

    3400 11th St. NW

    Suite 200

    District of Columbia, Washington 20010, US

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Employees at District Bridges

Updates

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    ⭐️Join our team!⭐️ We’re seeking a full-time, Spanish speaking, Community Navigator at District Bridges! This role focuses on supporting our Ward-based ecosystem development through street outreach, volunteer engagement, and connecting residents to essential city resources, particularly those facing housing insecurity or substance abuse issues. Check out the post below for more info! https://lnkd.in/gR42bKSe

    Community Navigator, Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant

    Community Navigator, Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant

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    So excited to have our Community Navigation team supporting this event! Thank you N Street Village for all you do!

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    📣 Huge thanks to District Bridges Logan Circle for being an amazing part of our SHERO Community Day 🙌💖! Your support means the world to us and the women we serve. 🗓️ Want to be a Community SHERO too? Join us on October 19 from 9 AM to 12 PM for our SHERO Community Day 🦸♀️. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of women experiencing homelessness and poverty. Click the link to activate your SHERO superpowers 👉 https://bit.ly/3BaWezc 👈!

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    Executive Director at District Bridges

    So it’s officially October - which seems wild! The last weekend of September District Bridges hosted 5 Art All Night events in 2 days. It was a whirlwind of a weekend and then the following Monday we closed the books on fiscal year 2024. I’m still catching up and recovering but I am so incredibly proud of the DB team. They are problem solvers, community builders, and passionate professionals who are dedicated to this work - all of this could not happen without them! Bring on FY25!

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    View profile for Brianne Dornbush, graphic

    Executive Director at District Bridges

    This week we got to bring some of the District Bridges team out to Seattle, Washington for the International Downtown Association’s annual conference. It was so wonderful to be surrounded with other place management professionals sharing ideas and exploring another great city. Cannot wait for next year when the conference will be held in DC and we will get to share our incredible city with these folks! #placemanagement #communitydevelopment #economicdevelopment

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  • View organization page for District Bridges, graphic

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    Thank you, National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders for hosting a fantastic annual conference last week! It was such a pleasure to share our work with your network of professionals during the Columbia Heights site visit.

    View profile for Brianne Dornbush, graphic

    Executive Director at District Bridges

    Last week, during the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders annual conference, we had the opportunity to welcome about 55 community development professionals from across the country to the District Bridges office during a site visit of Columbia Heights. I always walk away from these types of events feeling reenergized and reminded that there are so many passionate people across the country doing the hard work to invest in their communities, just like us. Thanks, NALCAB for bringing together such incredible people and investing in this work on a national scale!

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    "I think one misconception people have is that they assume if a restaurant is still open in 2024, that they've 'made it' through Covid...The real challenge, for us at least, came in 2022 when landlords were knocking at the door once again and SBA loan payments were due. Taking care of deferred rent and staying current and paying back loans began to take its toll. Along with soaring food costs, labor increases and major increases in packaging (e.g., take-out containers, bags, gloves) forced us to make the difficult decision to close." - Chris Nardelli, owner of Blue 44 Restaurant and Bar in Chevy Chase DC. After closing their doors earlier this year, Nardelli sat with Jerry Malitz of Chevy Chase News and Notes (link below) to reflect on his 13-year run with the restaurant. He mentions the numerous grants, pandemic-era relief programs, and many community events that helped him pull through difficult years as a business owner, but also articulates what we see so frequently in our work here at District Bridges: that small businesses are still suffering in a post-pandemic economy. Read the full interview via the link below. https://lnkd.in/ekW2MVEY

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    Director of Storytelling

    "Man... all these love stories from our neighborhoods keep getting great engagement on social media! I wish there was a way to document them more meaningfully and have a place for folks to submit their story and celebrate their love of their neighborhood!" (Spongebob voice) 1 month later..... I give you: Love Your Neighborhood with District Bridges! 😍 A new webpage devoted to collecting and highlighting stories of love in our communities, and a brand new line of merch highlighting our obsession with our DC neighborhoods! ❤️ I'm so excited to launch this new campaign and have the opportunity to interact with so many heartwarming stories. With everything going on in DC right now, this is the perfect "touch grass" reminder that our communities are filled with love. https://lnkd.in/ejeCQy_f

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    Why do we provide small business technical assistance, put on free community events, and strive to connect our neighbors to resources? Because we want people to LOVE where they live! 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. https://lnkd.in/exDEzQNX

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