Grantee News Archive - A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation

A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation Statement on Passing of Director Lawrence C. Nussdorf

“Our family mourns the loss of Larry Nussdorf, a close friend and trusted advisor to my father, A. James Clark, as well as to me. Larry was a leader who helped guide Clark Enterprises’ success for 43 years. He was an incisive advisor who was committed to honoring my father’s philanthropic legacy through the Clark Foundation.”
-Courtney Clark Pastrick Read More: A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation Statement on Passing of Director Lawrence C. Nussdorf

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$27M gift to MedStar Health helps expand initiative to improve health of women, babies in DC

African American women are up to three times more likely to die of pregnancy related-causes than white women, and infant mortality in D.C. is among the highest in the nation. Read More: $27M gift to MedStar Health helps expand initiative to improve health of women, babies in DC

Washington Post Live: Maternal Health in America

The health of mothers and infants is top of mind for advocates as COVID-19 poses a new, unexpected threat to maternal care in the United States. During this unprecedented time, the mental health of new mothers is of particular concern as the number of postpartum depression cases are on the rise. Read More: Washington Post Live: Maternal Health in America

Children’s National Hospital creates community network to address racial health disparities for young children and families

The Clark Parent & Child Network at Children’s National Hospital, honoring an investment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation, will focus on the health and well-being of expectant mothers and children up to age 3. Read More: Children’s National Hospital creates community network to address racial health disparities for young children and families