Maddie Poore - The 51st

Maddie is a 51st cofounder. She was previously in charge of membership for DCist and is energized by worker-led projects. She lives in Petworth.

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Good news ... in these times?!

Building The 51st

Good news ... in these times?!

A glimmer of hope and a model for a brighter future.

Maddie Poore Jan 28, 2026

A collage that shows a crowd of 51st readers standing around outside with speech bubbles above them.

Building The 51st

Nine reasons to support The 51st

You don’t have to take our word for it.

Maddie Poore Dec 16, 2025

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LOST: 51,000+ DCist readers

Can you help us find them? We're offering fun rewards via our ~brand-new referral program~.

Maddie Poore Nov 25, 2025

Blurred multi-colored photo, you can tell there are trees in the photo because of all the green. In white bold font the number 3,000 takes up the majority of the screen.

Building The 51st

Why we're setting our sights on a different kind of goal

In 2025 — a year unlike any other — we’re taking a non-traditional approach to year-end fundraising.

Maddie Poore Nov 18, 2025

A room is filled with people talking and sharing foods and drink at The 51st's First Birthday party

Building The 51st

A first birthday worth recapping

Celebrating the wins of the last 12 months and scheming for the future

Maddie Poore Nov 3, 2025

Three people sit in chairs on stage, with one speaking into a microphone.

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This moment isn’t normal, but here’s our glimmer of hope

Lessons from a cooperative businesses conference, and being a part of a larger movement

Maddie Poore Oct 16, 2025

Final Day: $51,000 left to raise

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Final Day: $51,000 left to raise

Feels like a sign.

Maddie Poore Aug 8, 2025

You’ve said so many nice things

Building The 51st

You’ve said so many nice things

Five days left and a long way to go. But I believe we can do this!

Maddie Poore Aug 4, 2025

Probably the only time you could prove Martin Austermuhle wrong

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Probably the only time you could prove Martin Austermuhle wrong

Is there a better feeling?

Maddie Poore Jul 23, 2025

Colorful mur that says GOGOHEAD! with green creature in the background.

Civics Roundup

A housing advocacy town hall and dance party: Your weekly Civics Roundup

Plus, a trans monument unveiling, silent auction, and book talk.

Maddie Poore May 15, 2025

Discounts and free services for impacted federal workers in D.C.

You Street

Discounts and free services for impacted federal workers in D.C.

A living guide to resources for federal workers let go in 2025.

Maddie Poore, Eric Falquero Feb 27, 2025

Blue yard sign saying 'This House Supports Federal Workers' against a brick wall with a green bush in front.

Building The 51st

Your support helps The 51st show up for federal workers

...and the city. It's going to take everyone doing what they can.

Maddie Poore Feb 25, 2025