Influencing the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values, and promote healthy choices

Providing high-quality educational resources to underserved youth in Washington, DC. Under their College Prep Plus program, RISE is currently supporting

Building bridges between volunteers and seniors across boundaries such as age, race, class, religion, culture, language or sexual orientation. We

Empowering low-income families by fostering the optimal development of their young children through educational and support services. The Family Place's

Building urban gardens and farm-to-school programming for Washington, DC schools and communities. Since 2008, City Blossoms has designed and developed

Nourishing n urban farm in Washington, DC’s LeDroit Park neighborhood. Common Good City Farm is a place where community members

Helping immigrant youth succeed at Roosevelt High School through an after-school program of civic engagement.   Funding Request For: Over

Helping children thrive by building connections through reading. Everybody Wins DC provides free books and one-on-one volunteer reading mentors.  

Helping youth build confidence, social and technical skills, and self-pride. They empower youth with limited resources by providing funding for

Fostering the spiritual, mental and physical development of individuals, families and communities according to the ideals of inclusiveness, equality and

Empowering vulnerable youth with the tools they need to stay in school, graduate on time, and avoid the criminal justice

Developing, producing, and presenting works that explore the breadth of Latinx performing arts, making this work accessible to the broadest

Providing a non-profit apprenticeship program that includes job-placement, mentorship and accredited classroom training for aspiring automotive technicians in Washington, DC.

Preparing young children (6 weeks to 5 years) from families with low incomes for success in school and life. Jubilee

Protecting and restoring the Anacostia River by bringing partners and communities together to achieve a clean and safe Anacostia River

Providing stable and nurturing home environment for vulnerable families. Mary House offers customized support programs to build family's independence and

Engaging older adults and their professional and family caregivers in health improvement and life enhancement through regular participation in the

Supporting and directing attention to both emerging and established writers through arts and arts education programs. The Nuestras Voces initiative

Empowering underserved youth and helping them work towards the achievement of personal goals through a community building, social-emotional learning, and

Changing lives by facilitating music lessons, experiences, and opportunities to benefit those who need it most. The MusicianShip aims to

Improving and preserving sight and quality of life by providing services, education, and championing healthy vision and innovation to everyone

Empowering young people to transform their lives through music and community. The DC Youth Orchestra Program believes that all young

Supporting female victims of domestic violence in Washington, DC with programs and services, including emergency and transitional shelter, workforce development,

Expose, Explore, Experience. Camp iFLY is a five-week summer day camp that culminates with a one-week trip abroad to Costa

Providing a residential medical facility for men experiencing homelessness with acute medical needs in Washington, DC. Christ House provides 24/7