Arch Training Center, Washington D.C.

Welcome to ARCH

Mission

ARCH is a nineteen-year-old Washington , DC not-for-profit, community-based organization, located in the historic Anacostia neighborhood. The mission of ARCH is to serve as a catalyst, primarily in Ward 8, east of the Anacostia River , ensuring individuals and families access to quality education, livable wage jobs, cultural activities, affordable housing, neighborhood businesses and access to effective health and social services. ARCH exists to ensure that youth, adults and families have the tools they need to live independently. Traditionally, this has been accomplished through programs aimed at providing educational enhancement and skills training that result in livable wage jobs. ARCH operates multiple projects within the Washington metropolitan area. ARCH's experience in operating complex programs is extensive. Please click on the Programs tab for more information on individual programs.

ARCH Arts Mission

To provide better access to Arts and Culture to the Historic Anacostia Community by supporting Washington D.C. artists through gallery exhibitions, affordable live/work space and Economic Revitalization through the Arts.

Please see Artist Opportunities for upcoming calls to exhibit at the Honfleur Gallery in S.E., DC

New

Writings by students:

BEARING WITNESS ON ONE 'S SELF

It's not a curly wave or designer jeans
That makes me who I am.
I don't need no polished toe
Or pierced nose to define
Who I am or make me be.
Seems like I believe in myself
And although I'm 23 and have a
Pretty good idea on how life should go,
Sometimes I cry. I don't always know why.
Maybe my tattooed tear is related to
My fears. Nevertheless my life
Is a mess..... Read More

ARCH has been serving Southeast DC residents for 19 years.