As of Dec 1, 2024, The Community Foundation is taking an indefinite break from posting and engaging on X. We express our gratitude and appreciation for our many partners in this space, and look forward to continuing to engage with them across our other platforms.

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday - a Movement that Unleashes the Power of Radical Generosity Around the World. Don't miss your chance to make a difference! Celebrate Giving Tuesday by making a contribution to support local nonprofits in your community!

TURKEY, PIES AND… HAIRNETS. @foodandfriends has officially launched its community-driven fundraising event, Slice of Life. Now in its 19th year, the 2024 campaign aims to sell 7,000 Thanksgiving pies & raise over $270,000, for individuals living with a serious illness. @7NewsDC

Just in time for Thanksgiving, DC families are finding hope at the Aston! 🏠 The Aston offers private rooms, kitchens & dignity for homeless families. Wesley Thomas: “I almost cried. It’s a safe haven.” #EndHomelessness #MiriamsKitchen https://t.co/kcCzl8ZCFG

What is the significance of having more women and women of color in leadership at private foundations? The Chronicle spoke with three foundation presidents — DeAngela Burns-Wallace of the @KauffmanFDN, Toya Fick of Meyer Charitable Trust, and Kara Inae Carlisle of the

OST programs provide working parents with peace of mind knowing their children are safe and positively engaged while they work. Many parents report that the afterschool and summer programs their kids love also help them keep their jobs 🧵4/4

89% of DC parents support expanding public investments for out-of-school-time programs, but the District currently is only able to meet the needs of roughly 40% of families, with the greatest disparities in Wards 7 and 8. 🧵3/4

Afterschool & summer programs are crucial to young people’s growth & development. OST programs promote academic achievement, school attendance, social-emotional skills, mental health & career exploration and readiness. And give kids something to look forward to every day! 🧵2/4

We urge the @councilofdc to fund and pass the Universal Out-of-School-Time Amendment Act of 2023. It would expand #WashingtonDC’s capacity to meet OST programming needs for all DC children and youth by 2035. There is currently a deficit of more than 50,000 seats. 🧵1/4

“[Thrive Prince George's] has simplified my life at a time when I needed it most.” Read more of Kaps Kapende's inspiring story, and our efforts to increase economic stability in Prince George’s County. https://t.co/dP3nAMbdUg #TogetherWeProsper #PrinceGeorgesProud

Earlier this week we hosted our 2024 VoicesDMV Fellows for a Meet & Greet Breakfast with members of our Community Investment Team! It was great to meet such incredible changemakers and hear about all the incredible work they are doing across our region!

The Community Foundation is so excited to celebrate Bob Buchanan - our 2024 Montgomery County Philanthropist of the Year - next Thursday, November 21st at the 2024 Celebration of Giving in Montgomery County! Visit our website for more information - https://t.co/8wPIGh8Nco

The ANC6B Public Safety Committee is hosting a virtual forum about gun violence reduction & community safety plans tomorrow. Opening remarks from our Senior Fellow Kirby Gaherty will be followed by a discussion w/ local & national experts on city safety. https://t.co/RiL7WmvruX

"We are excited to use this funding to hire our 1st social worker, which will enable us to provide more holistic services for those we serve." @SJP_DC shares how the Health Equity Fund helps older, court-involved students w/ special education needs. https://t.co/58TFtaVhZb

“I can’t begin to explain the impact this grant will have on my son’s future & on his confidence,” We are thrilled to announce that additional funds for youth Scholarships for DC Students are now available through Learn24’s OST Youth Scholarship Program. https://t.co/Jyn1nmtEvX

🌱Thrive Prince George's, is the first guaranteed income program to exclusively serve residents of Prince George’s County. Explore how guaranteed income pilots like Thrive Prince George's are improving lives and shaping prosperous communities: https://t.co/ChYQtK1WZc

A reminder that The Community Foundation will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2023 - in honor of those who have served our country in the armed forces. We thank our service members and their families for their dedication and sacrifice on behalf of our country and community.

"Collaboration with community networks are key to programmatic success." @cyeporg - a returning Health Equity Fund partner - shares what they have learned through our partnership with their Fathers in Tech program https://t.co/58TFtaVhZb

This week, we reaffirm our commitment to the values that have guided @communityfndn for over 50 years as we work to build racially equitable, just, & thriving communities where people of all races, places, & identities can reach their full potential. https://t.co/TC1R54fVG8

@Andrew_Friedson, @dawn_luedtke, @CM_Sayles, #CMMarilynBalcombe, @MontCoExec Elrich, the #MoCoFoodCouncil, the @MoCoOAG, the @ilsr, the @communityfndn, & other farm and food resiliency proponents opened the Composting Education Hub and the MoCo Microhub at the #AgHistoryFarmPark