Project Updates

Spotlight: Kaps Kapende - Excellence Before and After Thrive Prince George’s
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Spotlight: Kaps Kapende - Excellence Before and After Thrive Prince George’s

Ambitious and driven to succeed, Kaps says that participating in the Thrive Prince George’s guaranteed income program has made a huge difference.

“Being a part of Thrive has helped me budget without feeling squeezed,” Kaps shared. “It has simplified my life at a time when I needed it most.”

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Brilliant Futures Launches in Prince George’s County
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Brilliant Futures Launches in Prince George’s County

The Community Foundation has partnered with Prince George’s County Public Schools to launch Brilliant Futures for all kindergarteners currently enrolled at Bradbury Heights Elementary School in Capitol Heights, MD in Prince George’s County.

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Campaign Co-Chair Spotlight: Bill Taylor
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Campaign Co-Chair Spotlight: Bill Taylor

Bill Taylor, co-chair for the Together, We Prosper campaign shares more about his role and his hope for prosperity in the Greater Washington region.

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Brilliant Futures Donor Spotlight: Alisha Griffey
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Brilliant Futures Donor Spotlight: Alisha Griffey

Alisha Griffey, a Montgomery County Advisory board member for the Greater Washington Community Foundation, a Together, We Prosper campaign donor believes that,

“By funding Brilliant Futures, we are funding dreams…”

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Arlington’s Guarantee: Evidence of Impact from Pilot Program
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Arlington’s Guarantee: Evidence of Impact from Pilot Program

Results from Arlington’s Guarantee indicate a reduction in homelessness and an increase in housing security within the community. We continue to see that cash transfers are an effective anti-poverty measure with an array of benefits to social well-being.

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The Beaty Endowment Challenge Match
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The Beaty Endowment Challenge Match

Join The Beaty Endowment Challenge Match, and trigger a $20,000 Community Foundation Endowment Gift.

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Campaign Donor Spotlight: Karen Leder
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Campaign Donor Spotlight: Karen Leder

Karen Leder and her family support the Greater Washington Community Foundation to give back to their beloved community.

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Celebrating Mary Pat Alcus
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Celebrating Mary Pat Alcus

2023 Celebration Of Giving - Celebrating Mary Pat Alcus, 2023 Montgomery County Philanthropist Of The Year

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