The upheavals of the past year – the pandemic, recession, protests over racial injustice and a violent insurrection at the Capitol — have laid bare the great fissures in American society. Today we are a nation deeply divided by income, race, and class. Amid calls for healing and justice, President Biden promises to “build back better,” with development that promotes racial and economic equity.
Focus Area: DC Initiatives
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Covid-Linked Syndrome in Children Is Growing, and Cases Are More Severe
The condition, which usually emerges several weeks after infection, is still rare, but can be dangerous. “A higher percentage of them are really critically ill,” one doctor said.
Millions couldn’t afford diapers before the pandemic. Now, diaper banks can’t keep up.
Chelesa Presley is deeply familiar with the struggles of young families, first from her years as a social worker and now from running a nonprofit in one of Mississippi’s poorest regions.
PARTNERSHIP TO END HOMELESSNESS AWARDS $310,000 TO NONPROFITS ADVANCING HOUSING JUSTICE
The Partnership to End Homelessness (The Partnership) is pleased to announce $310,000 in grants awarded to 7 organizations leading advocacy and organizing efforts focused on DC. Selected nonprofits will receive up to $50,000 in funding to support work to end homelessness and increase the supply of deeply affordable housing for DC residents.
Bank of America Names D.C. Nonprofits as Neighborhood Builders
Two D.C.-area nonprofits have been named Bank of America Neighborhood Builders for their long-term commitments to improving the economic mobility of families throughout the region.
Community of Hope purchases building to expand and relocate family health and birth center
WASHINGTON, February 27, 2020 – Community of Hope (COH) received two major investments to purchase a new facility to relocate and expand its Family Health and Birth Center and launch a $20 million Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures campaign.
ABC 7 Good Morning Washington (2 of 3)and John Gonzalez covers Miriam’s Kitchen during the COVID-19
Donate today at www.miriamskitchen.org/helpnow to provide food and other critical care to neighbors in need.
The A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation Invests in a Strong Future for DCB
At DC Bilingual, each student, regardless of their socio-economic status, language, race, ethnicity, gender, or ability, brings incredible value to our community.
Changing minds: Healing at home
As children struggle with more mental health issues during the ongoing pandemic, parents are struggling to find ways to get help. A leading mental health advocate from Children’s National offers some steps parents can take to support their kids in crisis.
Ryan Palmer is Accelerating Community Change, One Grant at a Time
With an eye on diverse, sustainable grantmaking, Ryan is redefining how funding — and change — happens