We’re so excited to invite you to the third session of the Thriving Mindfully series hosted by our 2026 Artist-in-Residence, Ananda Leeke! 

The third event in this series, The Future of the U Street Community, will take place on Wednesday, September 16th from 6:30-7:30 pm at True Reformer Building, located at 1200 U St NW. Come share your love for U Street and contribute to a WIP community art project (to be displayed during the final workshop).

A little more about this event, participants will...

• 💭 Engage in a land acknowledgement ritual

• 😌   Be introduced to Thriving Mindfully, a heart-centered approach to being present with breathing and intention setting exercises

• 🎶 Listen to music

• 💌 Express and document their vision of the U Street community in 10, 20, 30, 40, and/or 50 years…

• 🔍 Explore how they can use their presence, gifts, and expertise to create the future of the U Street community 

All will be invited to discuss their vision in a sharing circle.

hosted by Ananda