Our vision is a world without poverty.

We’re working to advance equity in the greater Washington, DC region by fostering the exchange of goods, skills, and connections from neighbor to neighbor, and by engaging in advocacy to address the root causes of poverty.

Happening in our Circle

Our New Strategic Plan

A new five-year roadmap for deepening our impact

Advocacy at AWC

Join us in creating change to achieve our vision of a future without poverty.

We’re hiring!

Join our team and share your talent and skills to help end poverty in our region.

Worklife Wednesdays

A Career Support workshop series offered the 1st-4th Wednesday of each month!

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Help Us Help Our Neighbors

Locations and Hours

Ann & Don Brown Center for Community Service

9159 Brookville Road Silver Spring, MD 20910

Phone: 301-608-3504

Services offered: Provision of furniture, household goods, and baby items, provision of professional clothing, job readiness/career counseling

Our Silver Spring Center also has multiple meeting rooms and event spaces available for rental. Learn more.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Please note: While we operate seven days a week, we do not accept donation drop-offs on Mondays or Thursdays. This schedule allows us to prioritize service to our clients on these days.

All services are by appointment. Please call 301-608-3504 to schedule.

Donation Drop-Off Hours

Monday: Closed for donations
Tuesday-Wednesday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: Closed for donations
Friday-Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm-5:00pm

Please note: While we operate seven days a week, we do not accept donation drop-offs on Mondays or Thursdays. This schedule allows us to prioritize service to our clients on these days.

Ward 8 Hub

400-A Atlantic Street SE Washington, DC 20032

Phone: 202-891-7894

Services offered: Career counseling, job readiness workshops, health and wellness programming, family enrichment, support to resident leaders for community engagement, microgrants for community-led initiatives, and more. 

Please note: We DO NOT accept drop-off donations at our Ward 8 Hub. All donations should be brought to our Silver Spring Center.

Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-3:00pm

Washington Highlands residents are encouraged to stop by and learn more about the services we offer!

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