DC Strokes In Your Community
DC Strokes has a long history of serving the Washington DC community. Formed in 1991, it is one of only two fully independent GLBT rowing clubs in the world. With a mission to introduce and promote the sport of rowing to the GLBT community and its allies, DC Strokes continues to touch people throughout the national capital region through a variety of outreach programs.
Building Communities and Promoting Health
Whitman-Walker Lesbian Services Program
Women's rowing programs have grown considerably over the past 10 years. Women's issues are particularly important and we recognize that rowing can help create an active healthy lifestyle. Working with Whitman-Walker, DC Strokes offered a great weekend clinic for 16 very enthusiastic women. This charged up group found a new outlet. We're hoping to see them back this year!
Anacostia Community Boathouse and Youth River Sports Day
With a vision and leadership from DC Strokes members, the Anacostia Community Boathouse Association developed a one-day community program aimed at our city's youth. This program brought together the resources from 10 different ACBA organizations including DC Strokes to put on all-day program for children and youth. More than 70 volunteers served over 150 attendees. Whether it was learning how to row, learning how to paddle one of the beautiful dragon boats, or taking a river tour everyone had a good time.
 
Breaking Down Barriers
Booz Allen Hamilton's GLOBE Employee Forum
DC Strokes sponsored a Learn-to-Row Clinic for Booz Allen employees, family and friends to build teamwork skills, deepen bonds of trust and promote good will in a non-work environment.
DeafDC
DC Strokes is always working to make rowing more accessible to more people and that includes those who are deaf or hearing impaired. Working with DeafDC, DC Strokes brought together a great group of folks who learned very quickly. By the end of the day, everyone had learned something including new ways to communicate without saying a word.
 
Whitman-Walker HIV/AIDS Clinic
Near to our hearts, is DC's HIV/AIDS community. Though we have come a long way in our understanding and treatment of the disease, we still struggle to help the person who is affected. Since breaking down barriers is such an important core principle to our organization we find extra special meaning in helping this community wherever we can. Though Whitman-Walker we hosted a terrific one-day Learn-to-Row clinic. Everyone had a great time and so many of the participants were looking for the next opportunity.
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Outreach Opportunities
Learn-to-Row Clinics
We will host full day and half-day clinics. These clinics work well for a variety of purposes.
These efforts foster a sense of community, increase people’s awareness of the Anacostia River, and allow individuals a chance to participate in an activity that may previously have seemed out of reach.
Please contact the Outreach Coordinator for more information or send us a message directly from the site.
Volunteer
While DC Strokes has grown over the years, we are always interested in your direct support. You don't need to be a rower to come by and be a part.
Please contact the Outreach Coordinator for more information or send us a message directly from the site.
Community Resources
Take a look at Serve DC the DC commission on National and Community Service.
Burgundy Crescent volunteers have helped DC Strokes out over the past several years for Stonewall Regatta.
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