At the corner of 1603 Good Hope Road SE, a vibrant hub of youth programming has blossomed since its founding in May of 2023. From the children of DC Prep to members of the neighborhood to the parents of the youth involved in after-school programming, the CHBC is a second home for those in Anacostia. 

One of the founders, Dietrich Williams, shares his journey in the creation of a dilapidated laundromat to a space of safety and joy. Born in a neighborhood known as the "Hill East," he was raised by both his grandmother and his mother. With his mother being in and out of jail, his grandmother took part in raising him and made her house a home for those going through difficult times. 

CHBC did not simply originate out of struggle, but it originated from a need for hope and safety for those in the southeast area of Washington DC. 

CHBC does not operate as the sole provider for arts education, but is a supplementary provider for creative expression. In the neighborhood of Anacostia, youth need outlets connecting them to their communities, education, and themselves. The CHBC provides a space for the community's youth to feel safe, supported, and affirmed. 

While the CHBC is littered with paint brushes, acrylic paints, and balls of masking tape, their message is clear: youth need strong mentors and community spaces to grow into well-adjusted, capable adults.