DC Squared, formerly Friends of Rhode Island Avenue, is your local northeast DC non-profit organization that runs Rhode Island Avenue and Bladensburg Road.
2300 Rhode Island Avenue NE
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The season of thoughtful giving is here. 💛
This December, DC² launches It’s a Wonderful Ward across Ward 5.
❄️ Sat, Dec 6: Winter Festival w/ U.S. National Arboretum
🎁 Sat, Dec 20: #PHM at Kraken
Workshops, markets, swaps & more all month.
Details 👉 procrastinatorsmarket.com
DC Squared and Mayor Muriel Bowser Present: Art All Night 2024, September 27th, 2024.
Musical artists, performing artists, visual artists, and art vendors are all encouraged to apply by September 1. foria.wufoo.com/forms/art-al…
#ArtAllNight #PerformingArts #MusicalArtists
Join us at Sammy's Lot for dog adoptions with HRA, food trucks, and a car show! We'll be kicking off the night at 6:30pm, so stop by and support local business!
#DogAdoption #HRA #CarShow #SupportLocal #CommunityEvent #LocalBusiness #PetAdoption #thingstodoDC #DCevents
We're excited to shout out Global Print Master, a beneficiary of our Small Business Assistance Grant Program, funded by @SmallBizDC
Hailing from Nigeria, Genius Ndukuba, is the owner of Global Print Master - the 'neighborhood print shop' in Northeast DC.
#WashingtonDC
With our support and funds from @SmallBizDC we were able to assist Global Print Master to don a new sign and get machinery that increases the efficiency of this business drastically. We’re thrilled to be part of their success!
Learn more: dcsquared.org/about-us
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We can't believe another year has slipped by! Let's raise our glasses to the amazing moments that made 2023 special.
1. Almost 20 grants awarded to small business owners by @DCSquared_DC
2. Weekly Edgewood Markets to bring fresh organic food & goods to our communities.
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Visit Santa's Mailbox at ARTECHOUSE for the rest of the year. You can personalize a card with well-wishes, drop it in our mailbox & your message will be delivered to a DC resident.
Don't forget to use our code “Market20” at checkout.
Visit Procrastinatorsmarket.com for more info!
Aurora Market II @AuroraMarketDC is working to unite underserved communities by offering fresh organic food choices to the neighborhoods around their @RIAMainStreet location. We're proud to support the Aurora Market and address the food security concerns of local residents.
Our beloved grocer has a vision to "create healthy corners and communities through nutrition, education, and advocacy in #WashingtonDC."
Here are some photos from the grand opening of the veteran-owned & family-operated business this past June!
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Art All Night - where art, flavor, & funk collide!
The event celebrates talented artists bringing to you culinary & visual treats along @BladensburgRoad & @RIAMainStreet.
Get to know local businesses, vendors, artists, chefs, musicians, singers & more!
dcsquared.org/aan
Bask in the festive glory of the Procrastinator Holiday Market on Dec 16, 2023!
What’s not to love about the annual winter wonderland?
✅Free Holiday train rides and skating for the whole family!
✅Endless stalls run by entrepreneurs showcasing what they made just for you!
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✅Roaming Rooster will be back serving the "Festive Roo"!
✅ARTECHOUSE will have an XR art activation that you won't want to miss!
Mark your calendars to create memories with your friends, family & neighbors!
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Support your favorite businesses and make their holiday special too 💟
Save the date: Dec 16, 2023
Location 📍: Kraken Kourts and Skates, 514 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
procrastinatorsmarket.com/
#WashingtonDC @BladensburgRoad @RIAMainStreet @DCSquared_DC
There are food deserts in the heart of DC & we’re working to change that with DC² Markets! From the Spring to the Fall, we hosted a weekly farmers market (Edgewood Market) to provide fresh, locally sourced, wholesome food options for residents of Rhode Island Avenue. #shoplocal
🌟 Did you know we offer grants to support your business? 🌟
We're happy to feature our grant recipient, Eden's Kitchen - a small restaurant famous for their delicious Eritrean cuisine! Visit them to see what everyone's excited about!📍2910 Bladensburg Rd, #WashingtonDC
For businesses on @BladensburgRoad or @RIAMainStreet, our Small Business Grant Assistance Program can unlock many growth opportunities!
Use the funds to buy better equipment, expand infrastructure, improve marketing, and more!
Learn more: dcsquared.org/about-us
We had an amazing time at last year’s Procrastinators Holiday Market! Here’s a quick highlight of all the fun!
Won’t you join us again this year for an early taste of the holiday magic?
#WashingtonDC #holidayseason
The Procrastinators Holiday Market will be filled with vendors and retailers, waiting for you to spot your favorite jewelry, handcrafted ornaments, holiday decorations, and things you didn’t even know existed!
When: Dec 16, 2023
📍514 Rhode Island Ave
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Paste and Rind @pasteandrind will be back offering delicious cheese cups and fun holiday packages at the Procrastinator's Holiday Market next Saturday!
Join us at Kraken Kourts & Skates, 514 Rhode Island Ave. NE on December 16th, 2023.
Visit procrastinatorsmarket.com/
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Some historic (& fascinating!) Rhode Island Ave NE & #WoodridgeDC pics snagged from the DC Memories fb group. They were identified as RIA & Jackson, RIA & Central, and RIA & Irving (all NE) – at Washington, DC
