As the preeminent pediatric healthcare system in the city, and a long-time partner whose relationship with the Clark family and the Foundation spans decades, a significant investment in Children’s National was critical to the Foundation’s strategy of improving maternal and child health outcomes.
Our efforts to build a brighter future require strong and collaborative relationships with our partners. Explore the case studies below to learn why we invested in these organizations and how each of them is having a significant impact in their communities.
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750+
Patients served by the Early Childhood Health Specialty Program
1,500+
Patients served by the DC Mother Baby Wellness Program
Believing that these leaders can best support their Scholars if they are also supported, the Clark Foundation has actively fostered a network that is encouraged to share successes, challenges and lessons learned in order to improve each university’s academic and programmatic experiences.
475
Scholars supported annually, in perpetuity
700+
Scholars supported since 2016
475
Scholars supported annually, in perpetuity
700+
Scholars supported since 2016
As an initial funder and the funder of its second location, the Clark Foundation served as a catalyst that has enabled Boulder Crest to develop innovative programming that has served 100,000 veterans, military families and first responders around the country.
100,000+
Individuals served
65%
Increase in Posttraumatic growth for participants
100,000+
Individuals served
65%
Increase in Posttraumatic growth for participants
The Clark Foundation’s seed investment in Merit America helps launch a program that provides thousands of talented learners with the skills and training to enter in-demand career paths and earn a living wage.
7,000+
Learners enrolled
$24K+
Average annual wage gains for alumni
7,000+
Learners enrolled
$24K+
Average annual wage gains for alumni
After more than 20 years of successfully providing veterans with support transitioning of out the military, Operation Homefront pilots a new, untested idea to center a holistic array of services around housing for veterans and their families.
1,275+
Veterans and their family members served
$34M+
In new funding leveraged
1,275+
Veterans and their family members served
$34M+
In new funding leveraged
An early investment from the Clark Foundation supports a compelling new school model at Statesmen Academy that equips students with the social, emotional, and academic skills necessary to succeed.