
Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2:44 PM
Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 2:44 PM
After tending to a line of patrons, Ms. Malik straightens out her collection of bold, eclectic jewelry on the storefront table. She is set up at Martha’s Outfitters in Historic Anacostia, where she often sells her pieces. As a local boutique buyer and artisan, Ms. Malik has an eye for conversation-starting pieces, from delicate gold necklaces to chunky wood earrings. She strives to have “something for everybody.” While stationing her collection in Martha’s Outfitters twice a week has been good for business, she says that the best part of her job is the service she gets to provide to neighbors. “The community really receives me well,” she beams. A pair of young women approaches Ms. Malik’s table, toting affordable dresses they’ve just selected from the racks, and looking for jewelry to match. Luckily, they’ve come to just the right place.
As Martha’s Table gears up for a major expansion into Ward 8 in 2018, our Southeast Outfitters store plays a key role as a community partner and service provider. Visit us in Historic Anacostia to say hello, learn more about our programs, check out our space, and keep an eye out for local artisans like Ms. Malik!
Action Alert: Donate your gently used clothing and household items to Martha’s Outfitters!
July 27, 2022 at 8:50 PM
The Quilt Corner is a collective of people with interest in learning how to quilt and expand the impact of quilting within the community at large through a deeper understanding of the Quilt Codes of the Underground Railroad. With multiple cohorts throughout the year, members meet every Thursday to learn about the patterns & techniques, history, and impact of quilting as the group creates a community quilt together. The Quilt Corner is led by Charlene Hursey and self-taught quilter Dr. Blanche Brownley, who started her quilting journey by watching how-to videos on Facebook and reading quilting books.
June 21, 2022 at 10:46 AM
Martha’s Table is dedicated to providing parents and caregivers with the support and tools they need to thrive in their roles. Our Family Engagement umbrella of programming provides the critical link for families to thrive together.
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