DCBIA Community Improvement Day 2026

Join us in person on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the East Capitol Urban Farm at 6:00 pm for our site visit and the official kick-off meeting for DCBIA’s Annual Community Improvement Day. Be a part of another incredible effort as we assemble our design and general contracting teams to revitalize this vital community asset. This initial meeting at the East Capitol Urban Farm will allow leaders and those interested in leading a zone to experience the project site firsthand and begin the collaborative process. Following this kick-off, we will schedule a series of in-person charrettes, remote check-ins, and coordination meetings to develop a “refresh” plan that serves the residents of Ward 7 and all visitors.

This year, we are proud to return to a legacy site we originally built in 2015 as our volunteer project, partnering once again with the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and collaborating with the DC Housing Authority (DCHA).  Share this invitation with past volunteer leaders—it is a legacy worth continuing!

Save the Date: DCBIA Community Improvement Day at East Capitol Urban Farm is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Our 2026 Design Co-Chairs are Harsheen Kaur, RA LEED Green Associate and Bhavi Venkitaraman AIA, WELL AP Associate of Perkins Eastman and Our General Contracting Co-Chair is Nick Kemp, Project Manager, HITT Contracting.

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About DCBIA Community Services Corporation

DCBIA Community Services Corporation (CSC), a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1997, is operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes. We are dedicated to encouraging and promoting volunteerism and community service among members of the Washington, D.C. business community.

Sponsorship Levels

Sponsor recognition includes your company logo on the event t-shirt and event banner (for Patron level & higher), as well as features in the DCBIA newsletter, website, and on-site signage.

• Title: $10,000+

• Benefactor: $5,000 – $9,999

• Patron: $2,500 – $4,999

• Sponsor: $1,000 – $2,499

• Donor: $999 and under

Donations are tax-deductible for charitable purposes to the DCBIA Community Services Corporation, a 501(c)(3) – FEIN 52-2051884. No director or officer of the CSC receives a salary or compensation for these services.

Stay tuned for an announcement of the summer return of the Silent Auction Summer Edition in July! Bid on many popular items online and in person at the networking event! 

Join us as we continue three decades of impactful community building.

DCBIA Community Services Corporation, a 501(c)(3) organization established in 1997, is dedicated to fostering a commitment to community service through educational and charitable initiatives. 

Donations are tax-deductible for charitable purposes to the DCBIA Community Services Corporation, a 501 c(3) – FEIN 52-2051884. Please donate NOW so we can prepare for this DCBIA impactful and signature community initiative!

Please note: DCBIA Community Improvement Day is NOT appropriate for young people under the age of 16. Parts of the site will be an active construction zone. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. A waiver form will be mandatory for minors and must be signed by parents or guardians. School Community Service hours are available. Stop at the registration desk for more information on how to get your form signed.

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Important Volunteer Information

• Age Requirement: DCBIA Community Improvement Day is NOT appropriate for young people under the age of 16.

• Safety: Parts of the farm will be an active construction zone; all minors must be accompanied by an adult.

• Waivers: A mandatory waiver form must be signed by parents or guardians for all minors.

• Community Service: School Community Service hours are available. Please visit the registration desk on Build Day to have your forms certified.

Join us as we continue three decades of impactful community building.