Mission Statement

We the people of the Bloomingdale community, in order to improve the quality of life for all residents, pledge to respect, restore, protect, and conserve our community by:

• Embracing diversity by reaching out to all segments of the neighborhood, including homeowners, renters, transients, and college students, and inviting them to join the Civic Association

• Improving the quality of our neighborhood environment through beautification and cleanup projects

• Improving public safety by establishing orange hats, block captains, and a neighborhood watch program

• Building partnerships and active participation with local institutions and businesses

• Making the Civic Association economically viable by generating income from advertising, fundraisers, donations, grants, and membership drives

• Promoting the community through public relations efforts

• Promoting community involvement with children and seniors through programs such as mentoring

Where is Bloomingdale?

Bloomingdale is a NW DC neighborhood located in Ward 5. It is bounded on the the North by Michigan Avenue NW, on the South by Florida Avenue NW, on the East by North Capital Street NW, and on the West by 2nd Street NW (North of Rhode Island Ave NW) and 3rd Street NW (South of Rhode Island Ave NW).

Surrounding neighborhoods to the North include The U. S. Soldiers’ Home, Washington Hospital Center, Children’s National Medical Center, Catholic University and Trinity University, and the NE neighborhood of Stronghold. To the South are the NW neighborhoods of Bates and Truxton Circle; to the East lies the NE neighborhood of Eckington. To the West is the neighborhood of LeDroit Park and Howard University.