http://achievementprep.org/
Founded to close the achievement gap between low-income and affluent students in DC, Achievement Prep serves over 600 children in grades 1-8 in Wards 7 and 8.
Strategic Planning (Year 1)
CITY GATE (Washington, DC)
www.city-gate.org
City Gate operates several community centers in D.C. and Prince George's county to serve over 400 youth and their families. Board Development
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA (Oakton, VA)
http://www.cfnova.org
The Community Foundation is a grant-making and endowment-building organization in Northern Virginia, which awarded over $2 million in grants in 2013. Funding Strategy
COMMUNITY MINISTRIES OF ROCKVILLE (Rockville, MD)
http://www.cmrocks.org/
Community Ministries assists over 4,500 people per year in Montgomery County with healthcare, emergency services, language, and housing for the homeless. Board Development
DC BAR FOUNDATION (Washington, DC)
www.dcbarfoundation.org/
The DC Bar Foundation is dedicated to providing individuals in Washington, D.C. with equal access to the justice system by supporting legal representation for the vulnerable and disadvantaged. Strategic Planning (Year 2)
DCTV (PUBLIC ACCESS CORPORATION OF DC) (Washington, DC)
http://www.dctv.org
DCTV provides DC residents the opportunity to create and telecast their own shows on cable television, ensuring the presence of diverse cultural groups. Strategic Alignment
EASTER SEALS SERVING DC | MD | VA (Silver Spring, MD)
http://www.eseal.org
Easter Seals supports people with disabilities through early childhood education, medical adult day services, respite care, therapy, family caregiver training, veteran employment services and wounded warrior support.
Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations
EMMAUS SERVICES FOR THE AGING (Washington, DC)
http://emmausdc.org
Emmaus provides education, nutrition, advocacy services and social programs to over 2,000 older adults living at or below the poverty level in DC. Strategic Planning (Year 1)
FRESHFARM MARKETS (Washington, DC)
www.Freshfarmmarkets.org
FRESHFARM Markets' mission is to build and strengthen the local, sustainable food movement in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Strategic Marketing
FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ZOO (Washington, DC)
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/
FONZ provides visitor services and educational programs, such as camps and classes for students and support materials for teachers, in partnership with the National Zoological Park. Strategic Alignment
FRIENDSHIP CHILDREN'S CENTER (Washington, DC)
http://www.friendshipchildren.org/
Friendship Children's Center is a small early childhood education nonprofit with a mission to instill every child with a love of learning and community outreach.
Strategic Planning (One Year)
GEORGIA AVENUE FAMILY SUPPORT COLLABORATIVE (Washington, DC)
http://gafsc-dc.org/
GAFSC offers services to assist low-income children, youth and families in the Ward 4 community. Board Development
HOUSING UNLIMITED (Silver Spring, MD)
http://www.housingunlimited.org
Housing Unlimited provides affordable, independent housing for adults with psychiatric disabilities in Montgomery County. Board Development
INSIGHT MEMORY CARE CENTER (Fairfax, VA)
http://insightmcc.org/
Insight provides care, support and education for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, their families, caregivers and the community. Strategic Alignment
LATIN AMERICAN MONTESSORI BILINGUAL PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (Washington, DC)
http://www.lambpcs.org
LAMB is a Montessori bilingual school for early childhood through 5th grade focused on English and Spanish languages. Strategic Planning (Year 2)
LEADERSHIP GREATER WASHINGTON (Washington, DC)
http://www.lgwdc.org
LGW connects diverse leaders and stimulates their collaborative efforts through dynamic education and membership programs. Strategic Planning (Year 2)
LITERACY COUNCIL OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
(Falls Church, VA)
http://www.lcnv.org/
LCNV is the largest provider of literacy services in Northern Virginia through one-on-one and classroom instruction. Strategic Alignment
MARRIOTT FOUNDATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (Bethesda, MD)
http://www.bridgestowork.org/
The Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities' centerpiece program, Bridges from School to Work, provides young people with disabilities with the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed through employment.
Strategic Planning (Year 1)
MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD SECURITY COLLABORATIVE (Bethesda, MD)
(Website not available yet)
The Montgomery County Food Security Collaborative is a collaboration of nonprofits working to redistribute fresh, perishable food and increase collaboration among businesses, nonprofits, food providers, and families in need.
Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations
NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
(Washington, DC)
http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/
The Festival attracts over 1.5 million attendees to DC every year to celebrate the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Japan in 1912. Funding Strategy
NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICE (Oakton, VA)
www.nvfs.org
Northern Virginia Family Service provides workforce development programs, early childhood services, housing, health services and legal support to low-income families. Funding Strategy
NOVA SCRIPTSCENTRAL (Falls Church, VA)
http://www.novascriptscentral.org/
NOVA ScriptsCentral is a collaborative pharmacy whose mission is to provide life-saving medications and quality pharmaceutical care for the uninsured. Board Development
SASHA BRUCE YOUTHWORK (Washington, DC)
http://www.sashabruce.org
Sasha Bruce Youthwork improves the lives of runaway, homeless, abused, neglected and at-risk youth and their families. Strategic Planning (Year 2)
SCHOLARSHIP FUND OF ALEXANDRIA (Alexandria, VA)
www.AlexScholarshipFund.org
SFA provides Alexandria City Public Schools' students with financial aid information and need-based financial aid to help them attend college or get post-secondary education.
Funding Strategy
SEABURY RESOURCES FOR AGING (Washington, DC)
http://www.seaburyresources.org/
Seabury provides personalized, affordable aging and disability services and housing options to elderly residents of Washington, D.C. and Maryland. Funding Strategy
SEE FOREVER FOUNDATION/ MAYA ANGELOU SCHOOLS (Washington, DC)
http://www.seeforever.org/
The See Forever Foundation serves at-risk children by creating learning communities in lower-income urban areas where all students can reach their potential and prepare for college, career and a lifetime of success. Board Development
SOME (Washington, DC)
www.some.org
SOME (So Others Might Eat) is an interfaith, community-based organization that provides the poor and homeless in DC with food, clothing, health care, and other services.
Strategic Alignment
ST. ANN'S CENTER FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES (Hyattsville, MD)
www.stanns.org
St. Ann's provides residential care, transitional housing, and services to at-risk mothers and their children.
Strategic Marketing
URBAN ALLIANCE (Washington, DC)
www.theurbanalliance.org
Urban Alliance provides year-long employment programs for under-resourced high school seniors through paid internships, formal training, and mentorship. Strategic Marketing
WASHINGTON AREA BICYCLIST ASSOCIATION (Washington, DC)
http://www.waba.org
WABA promotes bicycling for fun, fitness, and affordable transportation and advocates for better bicycling conditions and transportation choices. Strategic Alignment
YOUTH BUILD PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
(Washington, DC)
YouthBuild is an alternative high school that aims to transform the lives of young people who seek to re-engage in their education. Strategic Planning (Year 2)