(Washington, D.C.) – On Friday, June 28 at 3:00 p.m. ET, The Commons at Stanton Square (The Commons) will celebrate its one-year anniversary since opening doors in the Fort Stanton and Hillsdale community in Southeast D.C.
During this special anniversary event, all are invited to enjoy free food, music, games, giveaways, community resources, and a no-cost healthy Community Market featuring fresh fruits, vegetables, and pantry items.
The Commons represents a collaborative partnership between Martha’s Table, Community of Hope, Horning Family Fund, Horning Brothers, and D.C. residents who are working together towards a shared vision to ensure all children and families in our community have the opportunity to thrive.
WHAT: One Year Anniversary Celebration: Growing Together at The Commons
WHEN: Friday, June 28, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET
WHERE: The Commons at Stanton Square – 2375 Elvans Road, SE, Washington, DC 20020
WHO: Families and children from the Fort Stanton and Hillsdale communities, community partners, volunteers, staff, and supporters
EVENT DETAILS:
- Event open to the public at 3:00 p.m.
- No-cost healthy food market open between 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Brief remarks by Kim R. Ford, President & CEO of Martha’s Table and Kelly Sweeney McShane, President & CEO of Community of Hope between 4:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Live entertainment featuring Rocketship Dance Team, East of the River Steel Band, and the Side by Side Band between 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
About Martha’s Table
Martha’s Table is a local nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., with a mission to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities. Martha’s Table exists because every child, regardless of zip code, should have the opportunity to thrive. For nearly 40 years, the organization has been working to increase access to quality education, health and wellness resources, and family supports. For more information and to get involved, please visit: www.marthastable.org.
About Community of Hope
Founded in 1980, Community of Hope (COH) is an award-winning and innovative nonprofit, meeting the needs of over 13,000 Washington, D.C. residents each year. Our mission is to create opportunities for low-income families, including those experiencing homelessness, to achieve good health, a stable home, family-sustaining income, and hope. We operate three community health centers, offering medical, dental and emotional wellness as well as extensive patient supportive services. We work to end and prevent homelessness by providing housing and supportive services such as employment search and training, housing search, mentoring and youth services. At The Commons at Stanton Square, we provide support for parents, counseling that promotes emotional wellbeing, homelessness prevention services, and social services.
About Horning Family Fund
The Horning Family Fund (HFF) was established in 1990 by Lynne & Joe Horning. It is based in and a product of Washington, D.C. HFF focuses on Ward 8 to address the disparity of opportunities and services for children and their families.
About Horning Brothers Inc.
Founded in 1958, Horning Brothers has developed (and still manages) over $600 million in apartments and retail centers in the Washington, D.C., area. The company has built 3,000 units of housing in Washington, D.C., alone. The Commons at Stanton Square was awarded Washington Business Journal’s “Best Community Impact Real Estate Deal of 2018” and features a 57,000sf state-of-the-art facility offering a healthy food market, education, and family services.
