Awardees: Phase 2  (2/1/2016-3/15/2016)

• Jefferson Academy Middle School- To provide teachers with a classroom based writing station of 4 computers, outfit the  lab with an increased number of fully functioning laptops and provide a permanent bank of desktops in the reading intervention space.

• Capitol Hill Garden Club- Restoration of Turtle Park, a triangular public park at the intersection of Independence and North Carolina Aves, SE, just north of historic Eastern Market.

• Living Classrooms- Creation of the new "Floating Library" to increase literacy skills and environmental stewardship.

• Amidon-Bowen Elementary School- Equipment for the new science lab serving PreK through 5th grade students each school year.

• Bridges Across the River- The "Behind These Walls" art installation will engage residents with the rich history of the Navy Yard while encouraging residents to explore the hidden treasures of the Anacostia River.

• Anacostia RiverKeeper-  Purchase and install permanent curb-space recycling cans in key locations within the residential neighborhood south of the freeway; and conduct community awareness campaign, the Near Southeast Community Litter Reduction Action Plan.

• Serve Your City- Funds serving underprivileged youth in ANC 6B and 6D to support its academic, arts & aquatics programs. Serve Your City will continue its after-school and summer camp programming for underserved youth by providing tutoring/mentoring services, college preparatory services, introductory career development, arts and athletic programming.

• Congressional Cemetery-  Restoration and reinstallation of the original 1856 front gate at the main entrance to the cemetery and 2 ADA compliant gates on both sides.

• St. Augustine's Episcopal Church- To purchase appliances for the kitchen where the breakfast program operates to support the" Bread for Life" breakfast program serving  at-risk residents in the community.

• Earth Conservation Corp (ECC)- Equipment for the "Friday Night Fishing" program at Diamond Teague Park. 

• Friends of Winston Park- Refurbishment of Barracks Row Pocket Park, which serves as a gateway to Barracks Row for thousands of diners and shoppers, visitors for USMC Evening Parade and attendees of Washington Nationals baseball games and other community events as well as a green space for residents.