East of the River
Responds to COVID-19
Ward 8! The ACC - powered by the 2020 DC HOPE Community Grant - is working to keep the Ward safe. By following city guidelines we keep our communities and neighbors healthy.
Anacostia Coordinating Council
The Anacostia Coordinating Council (ACC) has spent 30+ years committed to empowering our neighbors and transforming our neighborhoods for the better. We need your support to continue this work.
Who We AreFor over 3 decades, the ACC has been on the front lines of uniting and transforming our community. Learn about ACC.
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What We DoACC is leading the charge on issues that improve the quality of life for residents East of the River..
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Join UsOur efforts are driven by the large network of community leaders and organizations that commit to our cause. Become our partner.
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FEATURED STORIES
ACC-Sponsored Ward 8 Woods Featured in Local News Reports
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Group Cleans Up 500 Acres of Woods in SE DCWork being done on 500 acres of urban forest in Southeast D.C. is mitigating the impact of the changing climate. News4’s Cory Smith reports.
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Five workers are clearing the trash from the woods in Ward 8. So far, they've picked up 55 tons of itFive residents of Ward 8 who were previously unemployed or underemployed have picked up more than 110,000 pounds of trash in their community through a new initiative to keep the area clean.
The Ward 8 Woods initiative launched last July and employs the five workers to keep the 500 acres of eastern hardwood forest free from litter. |
