Empower DC Employee Directory

Civic and Social OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees

Empower DC is a civic and social organization based in Washington, DC, dedicated to community organizing in underserved neighborhoods. It works to elevate the voice and leadership of residents, who it sees as the real experts on their communities. The group's focus includes preventing displacement of long-term residents, protecting the health and wellbeing of low-income residents, and addressing the priority needs of low-income families.
Within the civic and social sector, Empower DC positions itself as an advocate and organizer rooted in local communities. In 2026, it partnered with Ramboll Environ to develop the Ivy City Climate Resilience Strategy, a project aimed at addressing heat, flooding, and severe storms in the Ivy City neighborhood. This collaboration reflects the organization's emphasis on environmental justice and resilience for frontline communities.

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