DCBIA Summer Happy Hour & Silent Auction for Community Improvement Day

For over 30 years, DCBIA has united hundreds of real estate development industry professionals to volunteer and raise funds to renovate parks, outdoor spaces and recreation centers across Washington, DC. This year, our special “Legacy Refresh” brings us back to the East Capitol Urban Farm—a vital Ward 7 community asset originally built by DCBIA in 2015.

To fund this massive volunteer effort, the DCBIA Young Leaders Committee is actively hard at work collecting an incredible lineup of unique items and exclusive local experiences for our Second Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser!

Every single bid helps us reach our $75,000 fundraising goal to secure the resources, tools, and materials needed for our “low-impact, high-reward” site upgrades. From restoring the portable NGICP classroom and repairing site storage to refreshing the green infrastructure, rain gardens, and trail systems, your support ensures this urban farm thrives for another decade.

How to Participate & Key Dates

• July 20, 2026 – Auction Preview & Online Bidding Is OPEN: The Young Leaders Committee will officially announce and unveil all auction items and experiences. Virtual bidding kicks off online, allowing you to lock in your early bids from anywhere!
• August 18, 2026 – Networking Happy Hour & Final Bidding: Join us in person for a vibrant networking happy hour featuring our very own celebrity DCBIA board member bartenders! Bidding will take place simultaneously online in July and live in person at August 18. Final winners will be crowned as the auction officially closes during the happy hour.

BID ON THE ITEMS HERE 

Share this invitation with past volunteers, colleagues, and donors—this is a legacy worth continuing!

Meet Our 2026 Project Leadership Team

• Design Co-Chairs: Harsheen Kaur, RA, LEED Green Associate & Bhavi Venkitaraman, AIA, WELL AP, Associate of Perkins Eastman
• General Contracting Co-Chair: Nick Kemp, Project Manager, HITT Contracting

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

DONATE DIRECTLY TO DCBIA COMMUNITY SERVICES CORPORATION HERE 

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. No director or officer of the CSC receives a salary or compensation for these services.