Hands on DC
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
Hands on DC is a volunteer-driven nonprofit based in Washington, DC, focused on improving public schools in the District of Columbia. Since its founding in 1994, the organization has mobilized tens of thousands of volunteers to refurbish school facilities, fund local college scholarships, and educate volunteers about public education opportunities, with the aim of creating better learning environments and brighter futures for DC students. Its work is centered on supporting public schools and student outcomes, addressing both the physical condition of school buildings and access to higher education for local students. The group operates within the nonprofit sector and relies on volunteer participation to deliver its services, serving a community within the DC area that benefits from improved school environments and scholarship support.