Who we are

Hi, we’re Bacha and Ishi, high schoolers in the Washington, DC area. What started as volunteer work in middle school when our parents took us to support newcomers in need in the Capital Region turned into a passion as we built lasting relationships with our new neighbors.

We organize and lead fundraisers, food drives, community events, and offer academic and language learning help.

It can be challenging for families settling into our area to navigate the school system, access basic home goods, and build community. Over the past five years, we’ve involved our friends and neighbors to help newcomers settle in.

That’s where we all come in! Whether you want to volunteer your time, donate goods or build friendships, we invite you to join THRIVE FOR COMMUNITY to support our new neighbors!