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

Helping survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their families in its emergency unit to meet their goals for safety.

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

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

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

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

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

Equipping women in need on their path to financial independence by providing them with professional attire, coaching, and skills training.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fostering the comprehensive development of the Latino population it the DC metro region by providing direct services in the areas

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

Supporting DC families as they move from homelessness to independent lives, contributing to the vibrancy of the DC community. Hope

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

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

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

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

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