Our vision is a world without poverty.
The mission of A Wider Circle is 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
Holiday Giving Guide
This season, give the gift of community with our 2023 Holiday Giving Guide!
Joy for the Holidays
Give joy this holiday season by supporting our Good Karma Holiday Program!
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
As of June 1, 2023, A Wider Circle is no longer open on Sundays. Click here for more information on our new hours of operation.
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
Monday-Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Please note: While we operate Monday-Saturday, we do not accept donation drop-offs on Thursdays to prioritize service to our clients.
All services are by appointment. Please call 301-608-3504 to schedule.
Monday-Wednesday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: Closed for donations
Friday-Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Please note: While we operate Monday-Saturday, we do not accept donation drop-offs on Thursdays to prioritize service to our clients.
Our Silver Spring Center also has multiple meeting rooms and event spaces available for rental. Learn more.
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-4:00pm
Washington Highlands residents are encouraged to stop by and learn more about the services we offer!
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