Flavors, founded by Samia Bingham, is more than just a shared kitchen—it’s a thriving hub for culinary entrepreneurs in Prince George’s County.

Thanks to the support of the Prince George’s County Small Business Support Program, funded by the PNC Foundation, Flavors has been able to navigate key business challenges, from staffing transitions to high operational costs.

“It takes a community to be able to raise thriving children,” shared Michelle, whose daughter is a first grader participating in the Brilliant Futures program.

“Thanks to the Greater Washington Community Foundation and all of you, my daughter’s future is no longer “a maybe.” There’s a plan set in stone to make it a reality and I am less anxious about her future, thanks to this blessing.”

In a new piece, Kirby Gaherty, Senior Fellow for Community Safety & Harm Reduction, explains how Community Violence Intervention (CVI) strategies have contributed to violence prevention which has led to increased funding, support, and uptake across the country. 

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.”

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.

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…”

The latest VoicesDMV report uplifts community voice and informs community investments by the Greater Washington Community Foundation and our partners to better address community needs.

The pilot’s first cash payments will be delivered to the Thrive Prince George’s pilot group this month.

Idris Mokhtarzada, born and raised in Montgomery County, MD, is dedicated to helping others prosper in the region.

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.

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

BirdSEED Foundation: Planting Seeds Of Hope For Black First-Time Homeowners

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

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