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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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