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

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

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

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

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

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

Connecting Washington, DC-area students with authors, illustrators, and their books to build equitable access and nurture a lifelong love of

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

Preparing incarcerated and formerly incarcerated DC youth and adults for successful reentry through workforce development, peer support, the literary arts,

Providing holistic services to support all those in need, breaking cycles of poverty, hunger, and homelessness for vulnerable people. Grate

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

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

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

Serving as professional learning communities that respect and respond to the diverse needs of underserved at-risk youths, preparing them to

Helping girls in grades 3-8 to discover their limitless potential, build confidence, combat negative media influences, and set and achieve

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

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

Ending homelessness in the Washington, D.C. area by empowering people in need with the skills, tools, and confidence to succeed.

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

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

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

Delivering dignity back to the community one good at a time, by giving 100 toiletries of quality to DC homeless

Improving the quality of early childhood education for children from birth to age five who live in DC’s most economically

Transforming lives through theater education. The Theater Lab creates a high-visibility opportunity for marginalized individuals in Washington, DC to elevate

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