Our founder, Mr. A. James Clark, believed in investing in others, expanding opportunity, and solving today’s challenges with today’s resources.
Focus Area: DC Initiatives
We give back to the community that has given so much to us.
DC High School Students Graduate from College Track Program
The high school seniors got a special send off by an organization that helps them get into and through college.
Early Data From MedStar Health Suggests Addressing Social Risk Factors Through Screening, Support Services, and Digital Tools Can Support Improved Maternal Health
These findings build on the health system’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of mothers and infants in Washington, D.C., through its D.C. Safe Babies Safe Mom’s initiative.
Smithsonian, FRESHFARM partner to open first seasonal farmstand in DC’s Ward 8
“We’re not just having a farmstand here. We are really trying to engage the community in holistic approaches.”
A Message from the Founder, Corinne Cannon – Departing the Diaper Bank
I began this work to ensure that no mother or caregiver would feel alone and we have created a network of caring for tens of thousands of families across our region.
The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation commits $2.3 million dollars to Unity Health Care to establish a critically needed mental health fellowship program.
The program will work to build the next generation of mental health clinicians needed to serve the District’s most vulnerable populations.
Safe Babies Safe Moms Addresses Maternal Mortality in D.C.
“In partnership with the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation, MedStar Health’s D.C. Safe Babies Safe Moms initiative is designed to improve the health, welfare and lifelong outcomes of mothers and infants in Washington, D.C.”
Bard High School Early College DC Moves to Congress Heights
Bard High School Early College DC serves as a tuition-free satellite campus of Bard College, based in Annandale, New York.
Anacostia multiuse arts center sells for $4M. Here’s what we know about the new owner’s plans.
“There’s true excitement about the future,” the new owner said. “For me it’s a little bit of a homecoming.”
Congratulations to Fair Chance on 20 years dedicated to increasing the capacity of promising nonprofits
Learn about the importance of capacity building and Fair Chance’s unique model in the Praxis Evaluation Brief.