Independent Lutheran congregation. Sanctuary available to neighbors and nonprofit groups for evening and weekend meetings and events as part of La Casa Community Center. [more info]

The school's philosophy is based on Elsie Whitlow Stokes' educational principles: every student can succeed academically and become a responsible citizen; every student must receive a solid foundation in reading, math, social studies, science, and the arts; and community service activities prepare children to become caring neighbors and good citizens. [more info]

Join our campaign to bring music back to Mount Pleasant
Street and more voices to neighborhood decision-making!
(Nuestro sitio web está en español, también.) [more info]

Higher Achievement is a tutoring and mentoring program for gifted middle school students. Mentors tutor in English, math, or technology with up to three gifted DC middle school students one evening per week. [more info]

Collective artist's studios [more info]

Books, magazines, graphic novels, books on tape and CD, music CDs, videos, and DVDs in English and Spanish for adults and children. Computers for public use with a library card or nonresident computer use card (obtainable with ID). Meeting rooms available for nonprofit events. [more info]

The Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Alliance was organized to promote social welfare and civic betterment in the Mount Pleasant community to secure better enforcement of laws and regulations and improve public health and safety, and to address problems affecting the quality of life of Mount Pleasant residents. [more info]

The MPBA promotes business and development of the Mount Pleasant Street commercial corridor. The MPBA sponsors annual events in Mount Pleasant, including the Celebrate Mount Pleasant Festival (June), holiday celebration for neighborhood children (December), and an art fair for schools in the area (Spring). [more info]

The mission of Mount Pleasant Main Street (MPMS) is to attract more people to shop on Mount Pleasant Street by supporting local merchants while enhancing the physical and economic features of the street. MPMS always has a need for creative, talented, and motivated volunteers to work on four major committees -- design, economic development, organization, and promotion. [more info]

The National Black Police Association is a nationwide organization of African American Police Associations dedicated to the promotion of justice, fairness, and effectiveness in law enforcement. [more info]

Neighbors' Consejo provides multicultural services for the homeless, addicted, and low-income men, women, and families of Washington, DC, in the neighborhoods of Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights, and Mount Pleasant. They connect men and women to social and economic opportunities and empower them to self-sufficiency. [more info]

Radio CPR was founded by a group of residents of Mount Pleasant and Columbia Heights to provide an outlet for the voices, stories, music and opinions that so often get excluded from mainstream forums of communication. [more info]

The Right on Rhythm record label's website shines a spotlight on the blues/roots music scene/history of the greater DC region, proving comprehensive artist and club schedules and links for most of the blues/roots scene. [more info]

Rosemount is a bilingual early childhood development center for children from six weeks to five years old. The center serves a population that is diverse culturally, educationally, and financially. [more info]

Day and night classes include ESL as well as GED preparation, reading, and math. [more info]

Escuela Sagrado Corazon: Pre-kindergarten - grade 8. The school also has a comprehensive ESL program with individualized tutoring for ESL and ESOL students, as well as extra help available for SSL students. Sacred Heart is accredited by the Middle States Association, and due to an active waiting list accepts student applications throughout the year. [more info]