BREAKING: The Supreme Court ruled today that cities can punish unhoused people for sleeping in public, even if they have nowhere else to go.
We cannot arrest our way out of homelessness.
The average cost of child care for two children is now greater than the average rent in all 50 states, and greater than the average mortgage payment in 45 states, according to a new report by the nonprofit Child Care Aware of America.
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Exciting news! We're delighted to introduce our new President and CEO, Derek J. Ford! With over 20 years of experience in economic development, and as a long-time DC (Ward 7) resident, Derek is poised to lead WDCEP to new heights.
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Exciting news! We're delighted to introduce our new President and CEO, Derek J. Ford! With over 20 years of experience in economic development, and as a long-time DC (Ward 7) resident, Derek is poised to lead WDCEP to new heights.
https://t.co/7q6ZCcSjh9
Less than a week away from the Civic Leadership Awards at @MGMNatlHarbor!
We would like to thank our incredible 25th Anniversary Sponsors, @BrownAdvisory, for making this event possible!
At @communityfndn@MarlaMDeanWard7 leads the Health Equity Fund with an economic mobility lens. She shouts out CEO @ToniaWellons and phenomenal #nonprofits who come together to leverage their areas of expertise into collective action. Don't miss this!
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The Community Foundation is proud to sponsor "Ask a Financial Planner Day" - an event that provides members of the public access to free, private consultations with financial planning professionals - Saturday, August 19 from 9am - 3pm at the Silver Spring Civic Center!
Senior Prom was a blast!! Our seniors threw a terrific party and celebrated the same way they've studied these last four years at @BMHSMustangs - with CLASS!
. @ToniaWellons is an incredible leader, grounding tonight in history, hope, + healing. Last yr the @communityfndn launched a 10 yr strategic plan focused on economic justice + community wealth building. "The racial wealth gap is too urgent to ignore." #philanthropy
So grateful for this word on love @annymoliva … @MayorBowser — please wait! Let’s get services to our neighbors at McPherson Square, while we can reach them. ❤️
We are delighted to share that our President & CEO, @ToniaWellons has been named to the @WBJonline Power 100 Class of 2022.
She is an inspiring leader and changemaker who truly embodies the ideals of the Power 100 Class.
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.@communityfndn today announced $9.2M in grants funded by the historic Health Equity Fund (HEF).
Grants will support 32 DC nonprofit organizations engaged in economic mobility to help close the glaring and intolerable racial health and wealth gap.
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It is an honor and a privilege to serve as board chair for @communityfndn and partner with @ToniaWellons . I want to thank @weymouthk for the leadership example she has set and I hope to build on.