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- [ENEWS - June 2025](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/enews-june-2025/) - Keeping our finger on the pulse of America. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ENEWS- June 2025 See all OpenDor Media acquires ‘upbeat’ Israel21c website as group looks to expand Perspective, identity, history, commodity, race — these are just a few of the
- [ENEWS - February 2025](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/enews-december-2024/) - Keeping our finger on the pulse of America. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ENEWS- February 2025 See all Hank Willis Thomas on the Role of Art in Civic Life Perspective, identity, history, commodity, race — these are just a few of the
- [ENEWS - December 2024](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/enews-december-2024-2/) - Keeping our finger on the pulse of America. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ENEWS- December 2024 See all The Philanthropist Who Wants to Transform Voting As the election looms, Bradley Tusk — a political strategist and venture capitalist — believes mobile voting
- [ENEWS - May 2024](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/enews-may-2024/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Keeping our finger on the pulse of America. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ENEWS- March 2024 See all Daniella Ballou-Aares: How business leaders can renew democracy | TED Talk How much should business leaders speak out about threats to democracy? It’s a question many
- [ENEWS - July 2022](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/enews-july-2022/) - Keeping our finger on the pulse of America. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
- [ENEWS- November 2022](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/enews-november-2022/) - Keeping our finger on the pulse of America. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ENEWS-November 22 See all Museums Need to Be Braver. Here’s How College and University Art Galleries Can Offer the Sector at Large a Roadmap for Reinvention Here are five ways campus museums model a more courageous future. Keeping
- [ENEWS- January 2023](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/enews-january-2023/) - Keeping our finger on the pulse of America. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ENEWS-January 2023 See all Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden Revitalization: Rendering Hiroshi Sugimoto’s Vision Hiroshi Sugimoto on the occasion of the groundbreaking of his revitalization of our Sculpture Garden. The ceremony, attended by the First Lady Jill Biden and Smithsonian
- [ENEWS- March 2023](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/enews-march-2023/) - Keeping our finger on the pulse of America. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ENEWS-March 2023 See all 2022 Liberty Medal Ceremony Honoring President Volodymyr Zelenskyy The National Constitution Center honored Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the 34th annual Liberty Medal ceremony on November 7, 2022. The Liberty Medal honors men and
- [E-NEWS July 2023](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/e-news-july-2023/) - Keeping our finger on the pulse of America. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ENEWS-July 2023 See all What will museums of the future be like? Three key takeaways from a new book For his latest book, Imagining the Future Museum: 21 Dialogues with Architects, Szántó spoke with David Chipperfield, Frida Escobedo and
- [ENEWS - DECEMBER 2023](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/enews-december-2023/) - Keeping our finger on the pulse of America. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ENEWS-Dec 2023 See all Craig Newmark of Craigslist Has a New Mission: Saving Democracy The low-profile tech entrepreneur is channeling his efforts—and fortune—toward "protecting the Republic." The Best Books for Understanding the Israel-Hamas War Foreign Policy staff
- [ENEWS - January 2022](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/enews-january-2022/) - Keeping our finger on the pulse of America. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
- [ENEWS - May 2022](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/enews-may-2022/) - Keeping our finger on the pulse of America. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
- [ENEWS - February/March 2022](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/enews-february-march-2022/) - Keeping our finger on the pulse of America. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
- [Halim Flowers](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/halim-flowers/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Tell me more about your time with the Halcyon Arts Lab. What was your vision/goal for this time? What is your vision for the future of these endeavors? I came home March 21, 2019, after serving 22 years in prison. I had read about the Halcyon Arts Lab in Capitol Magazine, when I was incarcerated. The application was due 2
- [Michelle Ellis](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/michelle-ellis/) - What is your role at the Capital Jewish Museum? I am the director of development at the new Capital Jewish Museum (also known as the Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum). I have been in the position for three years now, and it is the BEST job I have ever had. I love it! Tell me more about the
- [Natalie Jones](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/natalie-jones/) - What is your role at your organization? I am senior vice president of external affairs and diplomatic engagement, which means I am focused on three things: first, driving revenue to the organization through philanthropic partnerships; second, amplifying and highlighting the work/impact of Meridian through communications; and third, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, from
- [Ingrid Zimmer](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/ingrid-zimmer/) - What is your role at Inspired Child? Our umbrella organization is Dumbarton Arts & Education, and I am the Executive Director. Our education program is called Inspired Child, and our arts program is Dumbarton Concerts. Tell me more about the project BFF is currently funding. What are your visions/goals for this project? Inspired Child’s mission is to improve the quality of and
- [Deborah Rutter](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/deborah-rutter/) - What is your role at the Kennedy Center? I’m the President of the Kennedy Center. What value has being part of the BFF ecosystem brought to the Kennedy Center? When I come to a new city, I ask the people who live here, “What is the culture of the city? Who are the people who make up the city,
- [Rahsaan Bernard](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/rahsaan-bernard/) - What is your role at Building Bridges Across the River? I am the president of the organization. Tell me more about BBAR. What are your visions/goals for this program in the D.C. area? Our north star—our theory of change—our desire for communities east of the river is to reduce the barriers to social and economic mobility, for a more
- [Victoria Murray Baatin](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/victoria-murray-baatin/) - What is your role at your organization? I am the Director of Social Impact at the Kennedy Center—that's the title. The role itself is two-fold: the Social Impact Team (within the broader programming division) and the Social Impact Imperative that the Kennedy Center is undertaking. The first part—and what I consider to be my first priority—is the Social Impact
- [Seth Flaxman](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/seth-flaxman/) - What is your role at your organization? I am the CEO/co-founder of Democracy Works. Tell me more about the project BFF is currently funding. What are your visions/goals for this project? We build technology to help make it easier to vote and try to heal our democracy by increasing voter representation. What was the inception?
- [Diana Sierra](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/diana-sierra/) - What is your role at your organization? I am the Co-Founder and CEO of BeGirl. I am also the designer behind the brand, though I’m not doing much designing right now; I’m more in the management position. Tell me more about the work of BeGirl. What are your visions/goals for this project? BeGirl was a heap of luck,
- [Embracing Philanthropy's Risky Business](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/hello-world/) - Until risk management becomes common philanthropic practice, we will miss the boat on maximizing impact. Here’s how to start developing the policies and practices you need. By Laurie Michaels & Judith Rodin posted on Stanford Social Innovation Review There is a system failure in philanthropic practice that is diluting impact and costing funders potentially billions of dollars. The
- [When It Comes to Perpetuity, Find Your Own Path](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/when-it-comes-to-perpetuity-find-your-own-path/) - Posted by June Wilson and Lenore Hanisch on May 18, 2017 on National Center for Family Philanthropy If your foundation is considering a deliberate decisionto operate in perpetuity or choose a limited lifespan, undoubtedly you’ve done a Google search and found no shortage of articles and resources. The philanthropic sector offers up case studies, convenings, teleconferences, books, booklets and blogs
- [Christopher Lewis](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/christopher-lewis/) - Bernstein Family Foundation is a proud supporter of WAMU 88.5- American University Radio. With a listenership stretching across the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, WAMU plays an important role in the nation’s capital. The Foundation, in its quest to promote American democracy, has given life to the online platform, Voter Guide, which seeks to inform
- [ENEWS November 2021](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/enews-november-2021/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Keeping our finger on the pulse of America. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Empathy. Wisdom. Intersectionality. See all “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” ~ Abraham Lincoln Ford Foundation to Divest Millions from Fossil Fuels The Ford Foundation, one
- [Alon Chen](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/alon-chen/) - Weizmann Institute President Prof. Alon Chen is Breaking the MoldBy Ami Aronson of the Bernstein Family Foundation From a very young age, Prof. Alon Chen knew that he wanted to dedicate his life to science.Today, he is a renowned neuroscientist who has served as President of the Weizmann Instituteof Science since 2019. The 11th person
- [ENEWS - October 2021](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/enews-october-2021/) - Keeping our finger on the pulse of America. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Empathy. Wisdom. Intersectionality. See all "The best way to predict your future is to create it." ~ Abraham Lincoln New Report Makes the Case for Arts Education: Recommends Access for All The Commission on the Arts, at the
- [What Is Feminine Design Strategy?](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/what-is-feminine-design-strategy/) - I've been so privileged to work for a patriarchal family foundation for over a decade. I received impeccable training and I really felt rooted in governance that honored the patriarchy and that created some order, and structure, and some traditional metrics. It dawned on me during the end of my decade of service that there
- [What inspired you to create Feminine Design Strategy?](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/what-inspired-you-to-create-feminine-design-strategy/) - It really came from my own consciousness… I think there was something pretty significant about entering this decade - my 5th decade - about being a wise woman, and being a woman who has endured in in my own personal journey, and being the only daughter's daughter, and being the youngest one of my generation
- [How might Feminine Design Strategy be used as an analysis tool in business?](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/how-might-feminine-design-strategy-be-used-as-an-analysis-tool-in-business/) - At the Foundation, our mission is to invest in people and ideas in our nation's capital, to help celebrate and strengthen our cultural assets in the areas of democracy, arts and culture, and Jewish thought leadership. Each year we have a spring showcase in our Board of Directors meeting where we celebrate and honor the
- [Eshauna Smith](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/eshauna-smith/) - Eshauna Smith joined Urban Alliance in March 2013 and was named CEO in June 2014. Her leadership in development, policy and advocacy, communications and strategic partnerships has helped position Urban Alliance as the premier advocacy organization for youth workforce development throughout the country. Previously, Smith worked as a senior policy advisor in the Office of
- [Rabbi Aaron Miller](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/rabbi-aaron-miller/) - Rabbi Aaron Miller, a rabbi at Washington Hebrew Congregation in DC and Potomac, grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from Brandeis University with a degree in Jewish Studies and was ordained at the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati. He also earned a Masters in Education and Administration from Xavier University and served as Hillel
- [Letter from Executive Director](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/letter-from-executive-director/) - Imagine if … our nation’s capital could be a model for social change and best practice. We have the talent, resources and tools to flip the switch and raise the bar. Are we asking the right questions – what works? What doesn’t work? How do we overcome redundancy and inefficiency? What can we be doing
- [Louise Dube](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/louise-dube/) - Bernstein Family Foundation, a major proponent of American democracy, is proud to provide program support to iCivics, a non-profit civic education organization founded by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. For the past year and a half, it has been in the hands of Executive Director, Louise Dube, a seasoned veteran of the law and education fields.
- [Alliance For Young Artists & Writers](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/young-poets-profiles/) - [av_textblock size='' font_color='' color=''] Bernstein Family Foundation is proud to support the Alliance for Young Writers and Artists, which is endowed with the partnership of The President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH). The Alliance, PCAH, and Institute of Museum and Library Services have come together to create the National Student Poets Program,
- [Kennedy Center](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/kennedy-center/) - Bernstein Family Foundation has supported the globally-revered institution, The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts, for many years now. As a hub of the arts, culture and education, the Center has used its standing in the community to expand its reach and engage in more entrepreneurial programs. In order to get a deeper
- [Josh Troderman](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/josh-troderman/) - As a pioneer in the Jewish educational technology sphere, ShalomLearning is innovating Jewish supplementary instruction by introducing a fresh approach to Hebrew Congregational school. The Bernstein Family Foundation is proud to support this non-profit organization that is leveraging the power of Edtech Judaism and bringing it into the 21st century of Jewish education. I had
- [Patty Stonesifer](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/patty-stonesifer/) - Martha’s Table has been a Washington institution for decades now, having provided its noble food, educational, and opportunity programs to thousands of children, families, and neighbors across the District. In an ever-challenging landscape for social service non-profits, Martha’s Table is fortunate to be in the hands of President and CEO Patty Stonesifer, a true force
- [Robin Bronk](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/robin-bronk/) - This past year, Bernstein Family Foundation was proud to provide The Creative Coalition with a grant to support its upcoming Arts Advocacy Day. Several decades ago, TCC was founded by a network of Hollywood actors determined to safeguard the arts and arts in education through the unique power and platforms of the entertainment community. CEO
- [Andrea Gottlieb](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/andrea-gottlieb/) - Jerusalem U is yet another one of Bernstein’s grantees that is leveraging the power of innovation to inspire the new generation about Jewish and Israel identity. Poised to instill in this generation a deep sense of connection with their heritage, the organization has sought to engage thousands of people by building its film-based educational programs.
- [Kate Goodall](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/kate-goodall/) - S&R Foundation embodies the embrace of ingenuity and creativity in the nation’s capital. Entering its sixteenth year, its visionary mission is to support and foster innovation among talented artists, scientists, and social entrepreneurs. S&R is in the dedicated hands of Chief Operating Officer, Kate Goodall, who has galvanized S&R’s programs and operations. Can you
- [Sixth & I Synagogue](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/sixth-i-synagogue/) - Sixth & I has grown to become one of Washington’s most valued religious and cultural landmarks. With a non-denominational, non-traditional approach, the synagogue has welcomed thousands of people through its doors, and distinguished itself as a place of openness and engagement. By leveraging its grand space, Sixth & I has hosted some of the most
- [Megan Beyer](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/megan-beyer/) - You recently became the Executive Director of the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. What is your vision for the Committee and how does your work play into and support the Arts and Humanities in communities throughout the nation? President Obama appointed me late last year, and my mantra is: No denouement! Under the
- [Rabbi Aaron Miller](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/rabbi-aaron-miller-2239-interview/) - What inspired you to create Metro Minyan - the flagship program of Washington Hebrew’s Young Professional Group, “2239”? 2239 has been thriving for 15 years. It started as a way to engage Washington Hebrew’s young professionals in dedicated young professionals programming. Our flagship program, Metro Minyan, began about four years ago. It is a once
- [Jason Benkendorf](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/jason-benkendorf/) - What was your journey to becoming the Executive Director of AU Hillel? I came to American University as an undergraduate when I was 18, and when I came to American I thought that I was going into politics- my dream at the time was to be a political speech writer. During my time at AU,
- [Sarah Lefton](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/sarah-lefton/) - What was your journey to becoming the founder and executive director of Bimbam? I worked in media, advertising, and tech when I was in my 20’s, and on the side I became really excited about adult Jewish learning. Coming from a small southern city where there wasn’t a lot of this available, and since I
- [Jim Beck](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/jim-beck/) - What was your journey to becoming the Vice President of Planning, Development and Evaluation for Sasha Bruce? Before Sasha Bruce I had worked at a great non-profit in San Francisco called Haight Ashbury Free Clinics. In 2004 my partner and I were visiting her sister nearby, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and next to
- [Eshauna Smith](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/eshauna-smith-2/) - What was your journey to becoming the CEO of Urban Alliance? How much time do you have? I’m just teasing. My own background is that I come from a strong family that had its share of economic challenges, among other struggles, and I grew up in a neighborhood in LA that was pretty violent. A
- [Melinda Cooperman](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/melinda-cooperman/) - What was your journey to becoming the Associate Director of Marshall Brennan? I have about 10 years of experience in civic education, and I’ve always been interested in teaching. I was a volunteer with an organization called the San Francisco Urban Service Project, which is an organization that places volunteers in community settings to lead
- [Lisa Curtis](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/lisa-curtis/) - Her Favorite Book The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. It was the first book I read that made me really connect with a character – it made me cry. Her Mantra “What I do matters.” When I think about that, it reminds me that I need to be present in the moment and show up,
- [The Future and The Past: Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's The Vietnam War](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/future-past-ken-burns-lynn-novicks-vietnam-war/) - Tuesday Night, September 12, 2017, the Kennedy Center Opera House was filled to the brim. A room of over two thousand people, of all ages, dressed in their finest, awaited the moment: an exclusive preview of Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s documentary--The Vietnam War. Ken Burns and Lynn Novick are world-renowned documentarians and producers. Their
- [Building Real Collaboration Into Your Organization](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/building-real-collaboration-into-your-organization/) - How focusing on the three organizational pillars of culture, people, and leadership can help fuel meaningful collaboration. By Pratichi Shah posted on Stanford Social Innovation Review on May. 24, 2017 It is the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed. —Charles Darwin Across sectors and sub-sectors, collaboration

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## Projects

- [WAMU 88.5](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/wamu-88-5/) - WAMU 88.5 is the leading public radio station for NPR news and information in the greater Washington D.C. area. WAMU is member-supported, professionally-staffed, and licensed to American University. Since 1961, WAMU 88.5 has provided programming to an audience of listeners that now totals almost 1 million listeners on-air, online, and on demand.
- [Meridian International Center](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/meridian-international-center/) - Meridian International Center is a premier nonprofit, global leadership organization headquartered in Washington, DC. Building on more than 55 years of experience, Meridian prepares U.S. and international leaders to meet global challenges and opportunities. Meridian’s programs delivers the approach and environment for leaders to understand global issues and cultures, exchange ideas, collaborate on solutions, and build
- [The National Archives Foundation](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/the-national-archives-foundation/) - The National Archives Foundation is an independent nonprofit that increases public awareness of the National Archives, inspires a deeper appreciation of our country’s heritage, and encourages citizen engagement in our democracy. As the National Archives’ nonprofit partner, the Foundation generates financial and creative support for National Archives exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, introducing America’s records to
- [The National Constitution Center](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/the-national-constitution-center/) - The National Constitution Center is the first and only institution in America established by Congress to “disseminate information about the United States Constitution on a non-partisan basis in order to increase the awareness and understanding of the Constitution among the American people.” The Constitution Center brings the United States Constitution to life by hosting interactive exhibits and
- [Trust for the National Mall](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/trust-for-the-national-mall/) - The National Mall is one of the most iconic and meaningful places in the world and a reminder of America’s complex and storied history. The Trust for the National Mall stewards private support to design and deliver modern and resilient solutions that will transform the visitor experience and preserve the historic legacy of the National Mall. Visit the
- [Martha's Table](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/marthas-table/) - For over 37 years, Martha’s Table has worked to support stronger children, stronger families, and stronger communities by increasing access to quality education programs, healthy food, and family supports. Every child deserves the opportunity for their brightest future, and a deeply engaged family and community committed to their success. Visit marthastable.org
- [iCivics](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/icivics/) - iCivics exists to engage students in meaningful civic learning. We provide civics teachers well-written, inventive, and free resources that enhance their practice and inspire their classrooms. Our mission is to ensure every student receives a high-quality civic education, and becomes engaged in – and beyond – the classroom. Visit iCivics
- [Venture Philanthropy Partners](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/venture-philanthropy-partners/) - Venture Philanthropy Partners is a philanthropic organization based in the DC metro area that was founded in 2000 to invest in high-performing nonprofits in Greater Washington, D.C. Since then, it has made over $50 million in direct investments in nonprofits serving children and youth. VPP provides technical support along with its grants. It makes investments in
- [Chabad Lubavitch of the Maryland Region](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/chabad-lubavitch-of-the-maryland-region/) - Though Lubavitch Chassidim had been living in Maryland since at least 1891 (the date of incorporation of the first Chabad synagogue) the modern presence and outreach work of “Chabad Lubavitch of the Maryland Region” began with the arrival of Rabbi Shmuel and Rochel Kaplan to Baltimore in 1974 as emissaries of the Lubavitch Rebbe. The
- [Leo Bernstein Jewish Academy of Fine Arts](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/leo-bernstein-jewish-academy-of-fine-arts/) - The Leo Bernstein Jewish Academy of Fine Arts, now in its sixth year, is an innovative Jewish Day School in Silver Spring. LBJA is a STEAM school with focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Music and Math in a small class environment. LBJA is responsive to every child’s needs. Visit The Leo Bernstein Jewish Academy of
- [Sixth & I](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/sixth-i/) - Sixth & I celebrates intersections—the unexpected places where Jewish and secular culture meet. Completed in 1908, the Sixth & I building—located on the corner of 6th and I streets in downtown Washington, DC—has undergone numerous transformations. Since 2004, Sixth & I, through its openness and pluralistic approach, has redefined the 21st-century synagogue and community space with impactful,
- [Mesorah DC](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/mesorah-dc/) - For over a decade, Mesorah DC has been bringing Jewish spirit to our nation’s capital, enhancing the Jewish experience of young professionals each year . Mesorah DC programs provide educational and social opportunities for Jewish professionals in their 20’s and 30’s.Jewish people of all backgrounds and affiliations feel comfortable and welcome to come meet new people at
- [2239’s Metro Minyan](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/2239s-metro-minyan/) - 2239’s Metro Minyan has reshaped D.C.’s Shabbat scene for Jewish 20s and 30s and made Shabbat accessible for young Jewish professionals living and working in Washington, D.C. Once each month Rabbi Miller and Rabbi Skloot go to where the young Jews are—near the Metro—at a rotating list of locations. The services draw between 150-250+ young Jewish adults every
- [The Yeshiva High School](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/the-yeshiva-high-school/) - The Yeshiva High School was founded in 1963 by HaRav Gedaliah Anemer zt”l and community leaders so that families in the Greater Wash­ington area would have a local address for their children to receive a quality yeshiva edu­cation with separate divisions for boys and girls. The found­ing concept was to create an institution that would provide a high
- [CityDance](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/citydance/) - Founded in 1996, CityDance is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization recognized as an arts and education leader throughout the DC metropolitan area. With its mission to transform lives and communities through dance, CityDance produces and presents world-class dance; trains young dancers for professional careers; and uses dance to prepare youth for academic, professional, and personal success. Visit CityDance
- [Halcyon Arts](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/halcyon-arts/) - Halcyon evolved from S&R Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports talented individuals with great potential and high aspirations in science, art and social entrepreneurship. Arising from the Foundation’s success and recognizing unique opportunities to advance the missions of different types of fellows, Halcyon began operating independently as a public 501(c)(3) organization in 2017. At the intersection of
- [Hirshorn Museum](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/hirshorn-museum/) - Now entering its fifth decade, the Hirshhorn Museum is a leading voice for contemporary art and culture and provides a national platform for the art and artists of our time. Located in the heart of Washington, DC, on the National Mall, the Hirshorn Museum is free to all, and open 364 days a year. As one of
- [The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA)](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/the-national-museum-of-women-in-the-arts-nmwa/) - The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) is the only major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts. With its collections, exhibitions, programs, and online content, the museum seeks to inspire dynamic exchanges about art and ideas. NMWA advocates for better representation of women artists and serves as a
- [The Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC)](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/the-town-hall-education-arts-recreation-campus-thearc/) - Officially opened in October 2005, The Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) is a $27 million, 110,000 square-foot campus located east of the Anacostia River in Washington, DC’s Ward 8. THEARC was built and is operated by Building Bridges Across the River (BBAR) a nonprofit 501-c-3 organization. Funding for building THEARC ($27 million) came entirely from
- [Turnaround Arts](https://bernsteinfamilyfoundationdc.org/project/turnaround-arts/) - Turnaround Arts is a program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities in partnership with the U.S. Department of Education, the National Endowment for the Arts, local partners and several private foundations. It is based on the premise that high-quality and integrated arts

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