Target Volunteers Lend a Hand at THEARC Farm in Partnership with Building Bridges Across the River

On Wednesday, July 8, more than 100 local Target employees gathered at THEARC Farm to lead a community vitalization project, in partnership with nonprofit Building Bridges Across the River.

Since 2019, Building Bridges Across the River – which supports access to the arts, culture, health, economic mobility, and education – and Target have partnered to strengthen DC neighborhoods. Part of Target's signature Bullseye Builds with Community Program, which activates team members to address community needs, Wednesday's project included painting murals, prepping garden beds, maintaining trails, installing signage, and working on dedicated sensory and entry areas at THEARC Farm, located in Congress Heights

The urban farm provides organically grown, affordable products to the community, and THEARC campus is home to 15 nonprofits, making it the largest collection of nonprofit collaboration in the country, serving more than 60,000 individuals per year.

“At Target, we believe investing in the places we call home builds strong communities and strong partnerships. And our Bullseye Builds bring that belief to life,” said Kiera Fernandez, Chief Community & Stakeholder Engagement Officer at Target. “What makes this work different is how it starts. We listen to learn about local needs, then pair those insights with the creativity of our team members and Target’s signature style and design expertise.”

Throughout the year, Target teams work with local partners to understand what matters most in local communities. In 2025, in the greater Washington, D.C. area, Target gave over $11.9 million in product and cash donations, including over 5.5 million pounds of food to local food banks and DMV team members volunteered over 24,000 hours in the community.