We have successfully activated DC’s First Resilience Hub, a space of belonging and collective care while serving as an anchor for Ward 7, DC and ‘East of the River’ communities. As a community led resilience hub we provide a safe space for community connectivity and connection. In times of crisis we strengthen and fortify. Regular programming is supportive to lifting individuals and their ability to thrive and actively partake in the revitalization of their community.
Rooted in heritage, east of the Anacostia River and leaning on established community trust, our three strategic pillars – goals – aim to invest in outcomes that enable a stronger community, one that is able to thrive. We do this by providing resources, impactful programming, preparing for disruption, and addressing daily stressors related to food and economic insecurities. We serve youth, adults, and seniors — designing our offerings around community needs — resulting in direct outcomes and impact.
Recognized for our track record and trust with the community through youth and family programming, we were selected in 2019 to implement the first pilot community led resilience hub in the District called the FH Faunteroy Center & Resilience Incubator (FC&I). Since then, our focus has been to provide opportunities to uplift individuals while considering the intersectionality between ecological and health challenges, economic mobility, response to disruptions, and community cohesiveness.
Our multifaceted mission and evidence-based approach incubates community development and sustainability through our strategic pillars. Our core organizational value is encapsulated within our slogan, Excellence With, By, and For the Community. This means WITH partners and collaborators who are similarly mission driven and want to expand their service to those we serve; BY community members whose input, feedback, creativity, and trust enable us to create pragmatic solutions for maximum impact; FOR the community is all about the future and actualizing bold vision
FH Faunteroy Center & Resilience Incubator is the trade name for Rockson Community Development Corp. is a 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Ward 7 D.C. The organization was founded in 2013 to serve marginalized communities and by doing so honoring the legacy of F. Harvey Faunteroy; a prominent Black Washingtonian and philanthropist who advocated for youth development and family support through education, enrichment, and exposure.