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Greater Washington Community Foundation
Since 1973, the Greater Washington Community Foundation has been a champion of thriving communities and a catalyst for change through local philanthropic engagement, effective community investment, and civic leadership.
As the region’s largest local funder, The Community Foundation has invested more than $1.3 billion to build more equitable, just, and enriching communities.
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www.thecommunityfoundation.org
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Twitter - @communityfndn
As the region’s largest local funder, The Community Foundation has invested more than $1.3 billion to build more equitable, just, and enriching communities.
Web Address
www.thecommunityfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @communityfndn
Recent News from Greater Washington Community Foundation
Raskin announces memorial fund in son's name
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
... his family said the Tommy Raskin Memorial Fund for People and Animals was being set up through the Greater Washington Community...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
... his family said the Tommy Raskin Memorial Fund for People and Animals was being set up through the Greater Washington Community...more
$2 million awarded to non-profits benefiting disadvantaged youth
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The grants are being awarded by the Greater Washington Community Foundation. Simply put, the goal of the foundation is to enhance the quality...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
The grants are being awarded by the Greater Washington Community Foundation. Simply put, the goal of the foundation is to enhance the quality...more
Please Give Thanks by Helping Others
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
All donations go to NBC4's Food 4 Families Fund at the Greater Washington Community Foundation and are tax-deductible. And every dollar...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
All donations go to NBC4's Food 4 Families Fund at the Greater Washington Community Foundation and are tax-deductible. And every dollar...more
Kerry Washington and Wes Moore Launch The Black Voices for Black Justice Fund
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
... the grassroots level,” added Wes Moore, bestselling author, social entrepreneur and CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation and a co-chair of the...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
... the grassroots level,” added Wes Moore, bestselling author, social entrepreneur and CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation and a co-chair of the...more
Grant offered for people with ideas on improving neighborhoods
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
WASHINGTON (WDVM) — The Greater Washington Community Foundation is offering grants of up to $2,000 to individuals who have ideas...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
WASHINGTON (WDVM) — The Greater Washington Community Foundation is offering grants of up to $2,000 to individuals who have ideas...more
IKEA wants to reimburse Md. for unemployment benefits paid to furloughed workers
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R), IKEA USA President Javier Quiñones outlined the IKEA US Community Foundation's plans to cover the state's...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R), IKEA USA President Javier Quiñones outlined the IKEA US Community Foundation's plans to cover the state's...more
County awards more than $1.2 million to 28 food assistance organizations
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
... (CARES) Act, the Community Food Rescue mini grants program and the Food Security Fund at the Greater Washington Community...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
... (CARES) Act, the Community Food Rescue mini grants program and the Food Security Fund at the Greater Washington Community...more
Perennial Roots Farm Awarded Food Access Grant
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
... Resilience & Access Coalition and the Greater Washington Community Foundation, and regionwide partner support, according to a press...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
... Resilience & Access Coalition and the Greater Washington Community Foundation, and regionwide partner support, according to a press...more
County Awards $1.1 Million to Non-Profit Food Providers
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation
... the Community Food Rescue mini-grants program and the newly-launched Food Security Fund at the Greater Washington Community...more
Foundation: Initiative Foundation, Greater Washington Community Foundation
... the Community Food Rescue mini-grants program and the newly-launched Food Security Fund at the Greater Washington Community...more
Delaware farmers receive Future Harvest grants
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
In Delaware, grants were awarded to Melody Muhammad of Symond ... Access Coalition and the Greater Washington Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Greater Washington Community Foundation
In Delaware, grants were awarded to Melody Muhammad of Symond ... Access Coalition and the Greater Washington Community Foundation...more
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