Below is a list of recipients of the BBDC Community Grants!
| Recipient, Project Name |
Project Description | Neighborhoods |
|---|---|---|
|
Robert King Jr., |
Create a documentary featuring individuals impacted by gun violence |
Rosedale, Carver, Langston, Paradise at Parkside, Mayfair Mansions |
| Natalie Greene, Clean Corners |
Host Saturday morning neighborhood cleanup activities led by youth lead |
Minnesota-Benning, |
|
Stephanie Chambers, |
Create a community day in Lincoln Heights and Congress Heights to address gun violence | Lincoln Heights, Congress Heights |
|
Eli McCarthy, |
Train participants in de-escalation and unarmed civilian protection skills | Columbia Heights |
|
Caity Schneeman, |
Create an applied theater program for young adults | Anacostia |
|
Frankie Armstrong, |
The project will be day(s) of healing, mentoring and fun for children impacted by gun violence and/or parental incarceration | 22nd Street, Shipley, Parkland |
|
Shelly Sydney, |
Create meeting spaces for women to share, grieve, and learn healthy coping mechanisms | Atlantic Terrace |
|
Jerell Brown, |
Teach aspects of boxing, emotional intelligence, financial literacy, and fitness |
Ward 5 |
|
Rahim Jenkins, |
Identify local rappers and artists to act as ambassadors in a stop the violence campaign | Citywide Effort |
|
Sean Carter, |
Engage with men in the neighborhood and teach them the proper care of dogs while also connecting them with senior men in their neighborhood | River Terrace, Benning Road |
|
Kevin Fields, |
The project will provide crisis intervention to youth ages 9-13 dealing with grief and loss as a result of gun violence | Anacostia |
|
Kevin McGill, |
The project will take the Ridge Road Titans football team on a road trip to visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio | Wards 7 and 8 |
|
Clarence Allen, |
Engage with participants in creating a rap song with a message that addresses gun violence in the community | Langston Dwellings |
|
Egypt Mims, |
Work with women East of the River who have been impacted by gun violence | Congress Park, Cedar Gardens, Woodland |
| Dyanna Weston, The Girl Power Project |
Create a 1 day, 5-hour retreat for girls ages 13-19 in high gun violence crime areas | Parkland and Ivy City |
|
Thandor Miller, |
Create a 2-day transformational workshop for youth impacted and at risk of violence in their communities | Citywide Effort |
|
Aummett Paige, |
Engage with youth in a project that will teach sports fundamentals while also cleaning public spaces | Ward 8/Anacostia |
|
Dominique Scruggs, |
Create a leadership development training program for youth that focuses on the prevention of gun violence in their communities | Benning Terrace, Woodland Terrace |
|
Temika Manley, |
Create panel discussions in three communities (Rosedale, Kenilworth and Deanwood) to discuss and develop plans to address community needs | Wards 6,7, & 8 |
|
Asiyah Timimi, |
Use literature to address the impacts of psychological slavery; offer job readiness skill development | Anacostia |