DC Central Kitchen is the nation’s first and leading community kitchen

DC Central Kitchen tries to end hunger by providing food and creating jobs for people in the Washington, D.C. area.

“This long-lasting partnership, based on mutual respect and trust, has positioned Jubilee Housing to grow and changed the lives of DC residents.”

Last week, the Clark Foundation was celebrated at Jubilee Housing’s Raise the Roof event.

Spotlighting the incredible work of the Washington Jesuit Academy

To support the next generation of leaders, the Clark Foundation is helping WJA reach its fullest potential through a $6.25MM matching commitment to strengthen their capacity and expand scholarship opportunities.

A healthy diet is a difference-maker in every aspect of one’s life, from mood to life expectancy.

We are proud to showcase the work of our grantee DC Central Kitchen, an organization that works to realize a well-nourished community.

DC Bilingual’s programs provide inclusive education and a welcoming sense of community for students of every background

Learn about our $2MM investment to expand this vital community organization.

Lee Beers, M.D., and Catherine Limperopoulos, Ph.D., named A. James & Alice B. Clark Distinguished Professors

Its most recent investment in the Clark Parent & Child Network, led by Drs. Beers and Limperopoulos, gives young families in Washington, D.C., greater access to vital mental health care and community resources.

Could Tutoring Be the Best Tool for Fighting Learning Loss?

In-school tutoring is not a silver bullet. But it may help students and schools reduce some pandemic-related slides in achievement.

Voices Of Wards 7 And 8: Caring For Students’ Social and Emotional Health In School

The long-term effects of the pandemic are still very much impacting teachers, students, and their families.

VPP+Raise DC supports Greater Washington area youth and their families through cross-sector collaboration and direct investments

In honor of #InternationalBlackPhilanthropyMonth, we are eager to highlight the incredible work of Clark Foundation grantee VPP+Raise DC.

Can D.C.’s 11th Street Bridge Park Lift Up a Neighborhood?

Spectacular urban parks can drive up real-estate prices and force out low-income neighbors. The designers of this $92 million project are trying to break the cycle.