WE ARE WASHINGTON
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER
We Are Washington is a community outreach program initiated by the 501(c)(3) organization I Am a Hero, Inc. Our goal is to unite people and promote enlightenment. The founder often emphasizes that the community owns Washington, hence the name "We are Washington." This means everyone, including you, your kids, and the entire community, is part of Washington.
RECREATION WING
The recreation wing has been designed to provide kids with engaging and stimulating activities, keeping them off the streets and out of trouble. It offers a wide range of options, including an indoor basketball court, pool tables, ping pong, an X-box gaming room, a study hall, a podcast room, a youth room, a movie theatre, and an arcade.
LIFE SKILLS WING
Our life skills wing consists of 9 non-profit organizations and numerous community partners. We offer a diverse range of classes for both youth and adults completely free of charge. Our daily classes include sewing, theatre, and various cooking classes. We also offer educational classes, such as Business in the Real World, Pathway Life Skills Courses, and Financial Literacy. These classes are available for individuals of all ages, and the curriculum is designed accordingly.
PARTNERSHIPS
We have teamed up with several nonprofit and community partners to provide a diverse range of free assistance programs at Washington. These programs cover various areas such as parenting & free pregancy servives, fitness and nutrition guidance, youth empowerment, re-acclimation support, youth sports, domestic violence aid, food security, entrepreneurship, and general life skills.
We Are Washington has been awarded a $45,350 T-Mobile Hometown Grant to transform its community library into a modern hub for technology and literacy. Join the celebration on Saturday, April 4, for a check presentation featuring a helicopter egg drop and family festival.
“We are deeply grateful to T-Mobile for this generous grant, which will strengthen the interactive library at
We Are Washington. This investment gives our young people access to hands-on learning tools and digital
resources. With T-Mobile support, we’re creating opportunities that help students feel seen, supported,
and empowered to imagine a bright future.”
- Allen Brown, Mayor, Texarkana, Arkansas
“T-Mobile’s investment in We Are Washington will help transform this space into a vibrant hub where
students can engage with technology, learning tools, and hands-on experiences. Interactive learning spaces
like this are a proven gateway to opportunity and help spark creativity for the next generation. The City of
Texarkana would like to extend our sincere thanks to T-Mobile for their investment and to We Are
Washington for their vision, passion, and dedication.”
- Tyler Richards, City Manager, Texarkana, Arkansas
"We are incredibly grateful to T-Mobile for investing in the future of our children - this grant will transform
our library into an innovative, inspiring space where imagination, learning, and opportunity come to life at
We Are Washington."
- Donnie Reid, Founder, We Are Washington
"This investment allows us to create a library that will serve as a dynamic learning environment for the
children and families we support every day. We're grateful to T-Mobile for partnering with us to expand
access to resources that encourage creativity, curiosity, and growth."
- Paige Godfrey, Treasurer, We Are Washington
"We Are Washington means giving our kids a place to belong, grow, and believe in their future. I'm
incredibly grateful for partners like T-Mobile who see the vision and invest in the next generation."
- Destiny Thomas, Outreach Director, We Are Washington
“There is something powerful happening at We Are Washington. The pride radiating from this space is
unshakable, and its impact on youth and families is undeniable. T-Mobile is helping amplify what this
community is building together.”
- Amanda Shavers, Founder & CEO, Arc & Root Funding Co. | Leadership Texarkana
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