FOR GOD. FOR PEOPLE.
FOR THE CITY. FOR THE WORLD.“In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” – Matthew 5:16
We believe God has placed our church in Washington, D.C. to make an impact in our neighborhood and our city. We believe that actively loving and serving those who are oppressed, marginalized, and under-resourced reflects the heart of God (Matthew 25:40). We see this as an opportunity to live out our faith (James 1:27), honor God (Proverbs 14:31), display the love of Christ (Matthew 5:16), and “act justly” (Micah 6:8).
Through our efforts and partnerships across the city, we create opportunities to resource people with the means, support, relationships, and services necessary to grow and thrive.
With a heart of humility, prayer, and strategy, we leverage our service and generosity to see the landscape of Washington D.C. changed for the better.
Our local engagement efforts focus on improving outcomes for children & families in four key areas: Health & Safety, Education, Economic Security, and Family Stability. We aim to improve the outcomes of children & families through a three-tier approach: helping, healing & transforming.
Help
Through partnerships with local organizations, churches, and agencies, we work to meet the tangible needs of people in our city.
What we’re doing now:
- Providing financial support to Garrison Elementary School
- Providing funds for after school programming
- Providing funds for coffee chats and holiday events
- Sponsoring LOVE DC projects
- Meeting our local partners’ needs on a monthly basis
- Providing our neighbors experiencing homelessness and other difficult life circumstances with resources, including items like water bottles, protein snacks, hygiene kits, seasonal clothing
What we’ve done in the past:
- COVID-19 Response: Installed hand-washing stations across our city
- COVID-19 Response: Distributed free, fresh produce at Shaw Community Center
- COVID-19 Response: Hosted non-perishable food drives
- COVID-19 Response: Gifted over 15 nonprofit organizations with self-care kits
- Serving through our Community Group Serve Opportunities
- Provided 200+ Thanksgiving meal baskets to local nonprofits
- Provided 200+ backpaks to local nonprofits
- Provided over 200+ summer and winter care bags for our neighbors experiencing homelessness
- Partnered with Shaw Community Center on a winter coat and cleaning supply drive
- Participated in Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree
- Conducted drives to collect baby supplies
- Participated in Jubilee Job Training Fair
- Partnered with over 10+ organizations through LOVE DC 2021
- Partnered with over 15+ organizations through LOVE DC 2022
- Partnered with over 20+ organizations through LOVE DC 2023
Heal
Through prayer and collaboration, we aim to create spaces for healing to occur in hearts, minds, and relationships across our city.
What we’re doing now:
- Leading + teaching a weekly gardening class for children at Shaw Community Center to maintain their own collective community garden
- Partnering with Breadcoin to host regular flashtables in the Shaw community. (For more info on flashtables click here.)
- Conducting regular outreach efforts near the Howard Theatre and Lincoln Theatre
What we’ve done in the past:
- Completed over 20 projects through LOVE DC 2021
- Completed over 30 projects through LOVE DC 2022
- Completed over 40 projects through LOVE DC 2023
Transform
Through prayer, strategy and innovation, we aim to see our neighborhood and city transformed by the love of Christ.
What we’re doing now:
- Hosting regular Listen & Learn sessions with our partners where we discuss community issues
- Regularly convening local churches and nonprofits for collaboration & support
- Partnering with Shaw schools, nonprofits, agencies in the mission to see our neighborhood transformed into a place of healing + safety
What we’ve done in the past:
- Provided 1,000+ books to children in the DMV
- Partnered with MPD Transit Police on community events
- Impacted thousands of people through our LOVE DC 2021-2023 efforts
Who Are Our Partners?
We partner with over 50+ non-profit organizations, churches, agencies, and groups around the DMV.
Take some time to learn about some of our major partners!
Cornerstone Schools
Cornerstone provides a Christ-centered, nurturing, and academically robust education for children living in Washington, D.C. They give meal assistance to children who do not have adequate lunch each day, and they are raising up children to become leaders who serve others in light of Christ and His Truth.
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Generosity is Normal
GIVING
When you give to our church, you directly partner with us in our efforts to help, heal, and transform the lives of children and family across our city.
Learn MoreHave questions?
If you have additional questions about the work we do and/or how to get involved, click the link below to email us.
