A SPACE FOR JOY

The Museum
Come for the fashion, stay for the inspiration. The Museum DC is a new kind of retail experience, serving up art and apparel in the same intimate space. Featuring a traditional gallery as well as a boutique stocked with fashion and co — The Museum

Come for the fashion, stay for the inspiration. The Museum DC is a new kind of retail experience, serving up art and apparel in the same intimate space. Featuring a traditional gallery as well as a boutique stocked with fashion and collectibles by new and coveted designers from around the world, it is a true hub for creative expression, collaboration, and community in the D.C. area. Stay up to date on exciting collabs, pop-ups and parties, as well as opportunities for up-and-coming makers and retail- or marketing-minded young people looking for real-world experience.

Lovemore
LoveMore clothing is here to prove that hate is out and love is absolutely in. Inspired by his work as a violence interrupter in D.C.’s Washington Highlands neighborhood, creator Jovan Davis (aka Von) set out to make apparel that unifie — Lovemore

LoveMore clothing is here to prove that hate is out and love is absolutely in. Inspired by his work as a violence interrupter in D.C.’s Washington Highlands neighborhood, creator Jovan Davis (aka Von) set out to make apparel that unifies people and communities by “making love cool again.” Find hoodies, jackets, tees and so much more, and get ready to spread the love.

Chris Pyrate & Friends is an art-focused streetwear brand created by D.C.-born visual artist Chris Pyrate. The brand’s loyal following—which includes countless sports icons and celebrities—is proof that the artist’s signature illustrated patterns and imagery translate beautifully into covetable fashion. Come experience the full collection and get your hands on limited-edition jackets, shirts, shoes and more—before they sell out.

Soufside Creative
CHACC is a family. CHACC is a tribe. Congress Heights Arts + Culture Center is a 501 (c)(3) organization with a mission to expose, inspire + educate both youth + adults to the rich arts + cultural opportunities, specifically i — Soufside Creative

CHACC is a family. CHACC is a tribe. Congress Heights Arts + Culture Center is a 501 (c)(3) organization with a mission to expose, inspire + educate both youth + adults to the rich arts + cultural opportunities, specifically in Wards 7 + 8, from a historical + modern day perspective.

Paradyce Clothing Company is your go-to destination for positive vibes and colorful threads. Created by artist and entrepreneur Pierre Batchler, who started out selling hand-painted tees to friends during college, the brand is all about connecting cultures and communities through creativity and design. From denim jackets, hats and shoes to pillows and puzzles, all boasting the brand’s eye-catching earth logo, Paradyce invites you to be totally yourself while finding inspiration in the wider world.

Congress Heights Training and Community Development Center
Congress Heights Community Training and Development Corporation (CHCTDC) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, incorporated in 1988. CHCTDC was founded for the purpose of improving the qual — Congress Heights Training and Community Development Center

Congress Heights Community Training and Development Corporation (CHCTDC) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, incorporated in 1988. CHCTDC was founded for the purpose of improving the quality of life of D.C. residents in economically depressed areas by providing employment opportunities that would aid in the reduction of unemployment and underemployment by promoting self-sufficiency.

Black Bella
Welcome to your new women-owned wellness sanctuary! Run by massage/lymphedema therapist and esthetician Josei Harris, Black Bella helps community members achieve health and wellness goals through a combination of western technology a — Black Bella

Welcome to your new women-owned wellness sanctuary! Run by massage/lymphedema therapist and esthetician Josei Harris, Black Bella helps community members achieve health and wellness goals through a combination of western technology and traditional eastern techniques, including massage therapy, lymphatic drainage, and detox and contouring treatments. Whether you’re hoping to uplevel your skincare regimen, heal a chronic condition, or simply tap into the power of self-care, Black Bella invites you to discover custom treatments that are as empowering as they are effective.

WeFitDC
Wellness is so much more than just working out — it’s a way of life. At WeFitDC, a multifaceted wellness hotspot with an emphasis on whole body health and community wellness, you’re invited to experience the empowerment that comes along — WeFitDC

Wellness is so much more than just working out — it’s a way of life. At WeFitDC, a multifaceted wellness hotspot with an emphasis on whole body health and community wellness, you’re invited to experience the empowerment that comes along with accessing the healthiest version of yourself. Helmed by wellness guru and actor Joe Houston Jr. and staffed with a team of expert coaches and motivators to engage and empower clients, WeFitDC believes that everyone deserves to have access to amazing wellness solutions.

Vaya Beauty
Vaya Beauty is a celebration of Black beauty and a one-stop destination for customized self-care. Tap into a full list of salon offerings, from brow and hair care to night-out makeup, or utilize an in-house beauty concierge to get ti — Vaya Beauty

Vaya Beauty is a celebration of Black beauty and a one-stop destination for customized self-care. Tap into a full list of salon offerings, from brow and hair care to night-out makeup, or utilize an in-house beauty concierge to get tips and tricks to amp up your at-home routines. Stocked with products from Black-owned beauty brands that cater to melanated skin, textured hair, and Black beauty culture, Vaya is an unmistakably gorgeous addition to the D.C. community.

Dionne's Good Food
Dionne’s Good Food is on a mission to serve good food to good people — and they’re certainly delivering. Since their debut at Pharrell’s Something in the Water Festival in 2022, co-owners Dionne Bussey-Reeder and Andre “Dre” T — Dionne's Good Food

Dionne’s Good Food is on a mission to serve good food to good people — and they’re certainly delivering. Since their debut at Pharrell’s Something in the Water Festival in 2022, co-owners Dionne Bussey-Reeder and Andre “Dre” Taylor have been busy serving up delicious eats and familial vibes to the D.C. community. Drawing on his decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Dre infuses passion and flavor into every dish and cocktail he concocts, while Dionne puts her skills as a community leader to work by making sure the restaurant functions as both a food hotspot and a hub for human and economic development. With a mouth-watering menu that includes their beloved, signature crab fries, the duo has made a name for themselves as a family-owned, women-led operation that truly brings people together through food.

Buna Talk Café
Buna Talk Café (BTC) is a family-owned and locally-managed coffee house located in D.C.’s Ward 8. Named for the Amharic word for “coffee”, the café was created to bring Ethiopia’s vibrant coffee culture to life by making space fo — Buna Talk Café

Buna Talk Café (BTC) is a family-owned and locally-managed coffee house located in D.C.’s Ward 8. Named for the Amharic word for “coffee”, the café was created to bring Ethiopia’s vibrant coffee culture to life by making space for daily ritual and extended conversation. When the owners, Elias Abubaker and Meryem M Yusuf, moved to the D.C. area, they were keenly aware that there were no local coffee shops where customers could connect and relax the way they’d always loved to in their home country, where coffee was such a big part of every ritual—from daily social gatherings to wedding ceremonies. So they set out to create Buna Talk Cafe, where friends, family members, and colleagues can gather for delicious coffee, fresh fruit juices, and ice cream in a space that feels inviting, inspiring, and filled with life.

The Fresh Food Factory Market
The Fresh Food Factory (FFF) Market believes that good food is medicine—and that everyone deserves access to it. By serving up the freshest local and ethnic products, as well as providing extensive wellness educatio — The Fresh Food Factory Market

The Fresh Food Factory (FFF) Market believes that good food is medicine—and that everyone deserves access to it. By serving up the freshest local and ethnic products, as well as providing extensive wellness education, FFF invites individuals in the D.C. community to flourish through food, empower themselves through knowledge, and make informed decisions about how and what they consume. FFF also offers entrepreneurial training, industry-specific education, workforce development, and job placement, increasing opportunity and wealth of undercapitalized business owners.

Tricey's D.C.
If you’re in search of tradition with a twist, look no farther than Tricey’s D.C., where the Afro-Caribbean cooking is as authentic—and fresh—as it gets. Using locally-sourced and utterly fresh ingredients, Chef Dontay takes his he — Tricey's D.C.

If you’re in search of tradition with a twist, look no farther than Tricey’s D.C., where the Afro-Caribbean cooking is as authentic—and fresh—as it gets. Using locally-sourced and utterly fresh ingredients, Chef Dontay takes his heritage to new heights by infusing family-inspired Southern dishes with unexpected Asian and Caribbean flavors. From bourbon chicken and braised collard greens to candied yams and cornbread dressing, this is upleveled comfort food at its very best.

Glizzy's
If you’re a D.C. native, you’re likely to be familiar with “glizzies” — aka hot dogs in D.C. lingo. Now non-meat eaters are in for a treat at Glizzys Vegan Food Company, where founders Dontrell Britton and Nathan Headspeth have perfecte — Glizzy's

If you’re a D.C. native, you’re likely to be familiar with “glizzies” — aka hot dogs in D.C. lingo. Now non-meat eaters are in for a treat at Glizzys Vegan Food Company, where founders Dontrell Britton and Nathan Headspeth have perfected the art of the plant-based glizzy, along with other vegan favorites like nachos, chicken salad, and Mexican street corn. After overcoming incredible adversity in their young lives, these entrepreneurs made it their mission to forge a new future for themselves and the generations to come through their Glizzys Crew Youth Program, where they give young community members the opportunity to positively transform their lives. In other words, this is good food with a good conscience.