One of the firm’s distinguishing features is its commitment to the District of Columbia, its communities, and its families. Through turbulent times, the Smith Company has steadfastly worked to rebuild and sustain the nation’s capital city. The company volunteers considerable resources- money, people, and time –to improve the quality of life in Washington, working in partnership with vendors, subcontractors, local and national organizations and the government of the District of Columbia.

In 1999, the company formed a non-profit organization, Building Bridges Across the River, to develop a place for residents of Southeast Washington to gather for recreation and community activities. The 110,000 square foot, $22 million Town Hall Education Arts and Recreation Campus (THEARC) is currently under construction on Mississippi Avenue at Oxon Run