About FAST Forward Communities
A Christian faith-based nonprofit serving youth and adults in underserved communities, with a focus on the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region.
Our Mission
FAST Forward Communities equips youth in underserved communities and low income earning adults with digital skills, STEM education, career preparation, and healthy lifestyle habits to expand opportunity and support lifelong success.
Our Vision
Communities where people have the skills, confidence, and support to participate in a digital future and thrive throughout life.
Why Learning and Healthy Habits Belong Together
People thrive when practical skills and healthy routines grow side by side. Technology and career training build the skills that open doors. Youth STEM develops curiosity and confidence. Wellness and sports build the routines, teamwork, and community connection that help learning stick. Our programs are not a collection of separate services; they are one connected path toward opportunity.
Our Faith. Our Welcome.
FAST Forward Communities is a Christian faith-based organization guided by love, compassion, integrity, and service. We serve without judgment or bias, with dignity and respect for all people who qualify to receive our services.
We serve people with love, dignity, and respect, regardless of their faith, background, gender, identity, or way of life. Everyone who qualifies for our services is welcome.
Our Values
Dignity and Respect
Every person we serve is treated with dignity, regardless of background or circumstance.
Compassion
We lead with love and care in every program and every conversation.
Practical Learning
We teach skills people can use right away in learning, work, and life.
Opportunity
We open doors and help people prepare to walk through them.
Healthy Living
Healthy habits support learning, work, and lifelong wellbeing.
Integrity and Accountability
We steward every gift and every hour of service with honesty and care.