In May 2007, THEARC won the Urban Land Institute's Award for Excellence and was cited for its contribution to the community, response to societal needs, innovation, public/private partnership and environmental protection and enhancement.
The only theater of any kind located east of the Anacostia River in Washington, DC, this 365-seat venue features a generous stage and professionally designed and installed sound and lighting systems that complement a full variety of productions.
To honor his legacy, a lifelike animatron, set in an exact replica of Douglass's study in his Anacostia home was created for THEARC and is available to the community.
Additionally, Legal Aid's Appellate Advocacy project handles cases across the spectrum of poverty law that have the potential to positively impact the lives of thousands of the District's poor and underserved.
At the heart of the Campaign was the need to alleviate the operational budgets of THEARC's ten organizations so they can further invest in programming for children and families in the community.