Centering Community Voices: The 2024 VoicesDMV Community Insights Report
VoicesDMV is a community engagement initiative designed to help philanthropy, community leaders, policymakers, and others understand the diverse experiences of the people who live and work in the Greater Washington region. VoicesDMV uplifts community voices and informs community investments by The Community Foundation and our partners to better address community needs.
The Together, We Prosper campaign champions strategies to address these community needs head-on by focusing on economic justice and our north star vision of closing the racial wealth gap. The latest VoicesDMV “Voices of the Community Report” reveals that almost half of the residents in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region struggle with overall well-being.
Conducted by The Community Foundation and Gallup, the community-wide survey highlights ongoing and worsening socio-economic disparities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Significant findings include:
Widespread concerns about housing affordability.
Food insecurity among Black and Hispanic residents.
About 1 in 5 residents say their prior work experience and level of education or training are barriers to finding and keeping a job.
Take a look at how the VoicesDMV Report relates to your neighborhood. Whether you’re in DC, Maryland, or Virginia, this interactive dashboard tool will allow you to get a better understanding of the data behind the Community Insights Report.
For information on how to get involved and invest in your community through Together, We Prosper, please contact us.
For specific questions about the VoicesDMV Community Insights Report or VoicesDMV, contact VoicesDMV@thecommunityfoundation.org.