WEC Community Resource Fair
Each winter, WEC hosts an annual Community Resource Fair. The fair connects 40+ WEC community partners and their resources with each other and our community of over 800 individuals in the DMV area.
WEC works to support and empower our community by connecting them with partners who work in many different fields. Our partners provide various services, support, and resources, including related to
- Childcare
- Employment
- Finance
- Health
- Housing
- Immigration
- Legal aid
- Local government resources
In addition to connecting partners with the WEC community, WEC aims to support and uplift non-profit partners by creating an opportunity for partners to connect with one another. Improved from its original versions prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual fair now includes an exclusive networking event to introduce non-profit partners to each other's staff and resources, opening the door for new potential partnerships before tabling at the fair.
WEC's 2026 Community Resource Fair
WEC's 2026 Community Resource Fair
WEC hosted our annual Community Resource Fair on Friday, February 6 from 11:30 AM to 2 PM at our office (1100 G St NW, Suite 200, Washington, D.C. 20005).
We had 50+ community partners sharing information, resources, and services.
This event was open to the public (RSVP required)! You do not need to be a WEC student or volunteer to attend.
Past Community Resource Fairs
WEC 2026 Community Resource Fair
In February, WEC hosted our second annual Community Resource Fair. We expanded the event, welcoming
- Over 50 partner organizations
- 46 of whom participated in our exclusive partner networking event
- Over 250 individuals
In 2026, our partners provided resources related to
- Adult and child education
- Career mentoring
- Digital literacy
- Employment and workforce training services
- Food assistance
- Financial services
- Physical and mental health services
- Housing support
- Immigrant/refugee/asylum seeker services
- Legal services
- LGBTQ+ services
- Small business assistance
- Senior services
- Utilities support services
- Women's services
- Youth services
According to survey responses,
- 100% of partners AND individual attendees recommend attending the fair
- 100% of partners who participated in networking recommend attending the partner networking event
Please enjoy a few photos by our volunteer photographers and staff from WEC's 2026 Community Resource Fair.
Four volunteer photographers at the WEC Community Resource Fair
WEC 2026 Community Resource Fair co-organizers: Gabrielle Morrison and Yaritza Abrego
Photo by @mirfad94
HBI (Health Betterment Initiative) offered free health screenings at the fair.
Photo by @wildphoto.bysergio
WEC community partners exchanging resources at the fair
Photo by @photographyby.ava
WEC partners at the networking event
Photo by @mirfad94
D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center talking with a fair attendee
Photo by @badosproduction_
Representatives from MOLBGTQ+ (DC Mayor's Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs) and MOCCA (DC Mayor's Office on Caribbean Community Affairs)
Photo by @photographyby.ava
Fair attendees
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GWHCC (Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce) talking with an attendee
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Asian American LEAD talking with an attendee
Photo by @photographyby.ava
Fair attendees
Photo by @wildphoto.bysergio
Mary's Center talking with attendees
Photo by @photographyby.ava
Mil Mujeres Legal Services at the fair
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Catholic Charities talking with attendees
Photo by @photographyby.ava
WEC partners at the networking event
Photo by @mirfad94
Representatives from MOAPIA (Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs)
Photo by @wildphoto.bysergio
All WEC partners at the networking event
Photo by @mirfad94
List of partner organizations from the WEC 2026 Community Resource Fair
Missed the fair? You can access WEC and 2026 partners' resources here. Resources are organization by organization and topic.
WEC 2025 Community Resource Fair
Please enjoy a few photos by @sansanichhh from WEC's 2025 Community Resource Fair.
Community Resource Fair attendees
Briya Public Charter School talking with an attendee
MOAPIA (Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs) talking with an attendee
Jubilee Jobs talking with an attendee
LEDC (Latino Economic Development Center) talking with an attendee
MOAA (Mayor's Office on African Affairs) talking with attendees
DC Public Library talking with attendees
MOLA (Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs) talking with attendees
Attendees smiling for a picture!
Early Stages DC talking with an attendee
List of partner organizations from the 2025 Community Resource Fair
In 2025, WEC hosted our inaugural annual Community Resource Fair. Even though it was the first time we hosted this event at our new location, we welcomed
- Over 35 partner organizations
- 25 of whom participated in our exclusive partner networking event
- Over 150 individuals
After the event, we sent surveys to partner organizations and attendees.
- 100% of partner organization respondents AND attendee respondents recommended attending the fair
In 2025, our partners provided resources related to
- Adult education
- Child education
- Career mentoring
- Digital literacy
- Employment services
- Food assistance
- Financial services
- Health services
- Housing support
- Immigrant/refugee/asylum seeker services
- Legal services
- Small business assistance
- Youth services
Missed the fair? You can access WEC and 2025 partners' resources here. Resources are organization by organization and topic.