The number of working African American business owners in the United States plummeted more than 40 percent as the coronavirus shut down much of the economy — a far steeper drop than other racial groups experienced, according to an analysis confirming fears the pandemic would deepen inequalities in the business world.
The COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, a coordinated fund established by the Greater Washington Community Foundation, has issued new investments of $2.8 million as part of phase two of rapid response grantmaking.
With the American Rescue Plan allocating hundreds of billions of dollars across the country, it is essential for state and local governments to set up community investment boards (CIBs) that strengthen public-private partnerships and advance equit
Dive into a comprehensive analysis of child care access in the District of Columbia with The Bainum Family Foundation's latest report, “Assessing Child Care Access: Measuring Supply, Demand, Quality, and Shortages in the District of Columbia.” The
The Washington Association of Black Journalists (WABJ) is thrilled to announce that VoicesDMV, an initiative of the Greater Washington Community Foundation, has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Dr. Sheila Brooks Community Impact Award. This award recognizes the community engagement initiative’s commitment to amplifying the voices and needs of underrepresented communities across the D.C. metropolitan area.
Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) today announced a historic $65 million grant from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking her second major donation to the non-profit.
The Community Foundation of Howard County (CFHoCo) is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Curtin as its new President & Chief Executive Officer, effective June 9, 2025.
Over the past six years, Baltimore has endured one of America’s deadliest drug epidemics. Black men in their mid-50s to early 70s are experiencing fatal overdoes at a significantly higher rate than any other group. While just 7 percent of Baltimore City’s population, they account for nearly 30 percent of drug fatalities – a death rate 20 times that of the rest of the country. Black men of that age in Baltimore city are more likely to die of substance overdose than from cancer or even Covid-19 at the height of the pandemic. Join Maryland Philanthropy Network to collaborate with colleagues to learn about harm reduction programs, challenges in implementation, and intervention methods to prevent fatal outcomes.
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore honored four award recipients on Friday, November 5, 2021. We’re told they also celebrated annual grant making efforts at their annual meeting.
As Americans buckle down for at least another month of social distancing and sheltering in place, more than 200 U.S.
Americans overwhelmingly support legislation to allow everyone to receive a tax break for their charitable gifts, according to a poll released Tuesday by Independent Sector, a membership organization of nonprofits that is pushing the idea. It is possible that Congress will vote to expand charitable deductions in a pending disaster funding package, but the biggest obstacle is the calendar. Congress has a limited time to consider legislation before going into recess for the entire month of October before the November midterm elections.
Please join us for a conversation with Harsh K. Trivedi, MD, MBA, President and CEO of the Sheppard Pratt Health System. In his role since July 1, 2016. Dr. Trivedi will discuss Sheppard Pratt's current priorities and pressing issues in sector from the perspective of leading one of the country's major behavioral health systems.
Join us for a conversation about why the census matters and the role that philanthropy can play in ensuring a fair and accurate count. Data from the census drives key decisions made by government, business, nonprofits and philanthropy.
Maryland Philanthropy Network’s Behavioral Health Workgroup is pleased to host Deputy Secretary Alyssa Lord for lunch and an informal conversation on her efforts to work collaboratively across local, city, state,
We write to you as Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) leaders in food and agriculture who work with hundreds of grassroots communities across the country who have been at and on the frontlin
Innovation Works, a Baltimore organization focused on supporting socially focused entrepreneurs through programming, mentorship and funding, has launched a new $4 million fund.
Today, the Scott Administration announced the departure of Broadband and Digital Equity Director Jason Hardebeck, effective immediately.
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The Daily Record has announced its 2023 Influential Marylanders, honoring 52 recipients who are leaving their mark throughout the state. The list of honorees includes five Maryland Philanthropy Network members, two of whom are currently serving on our Board of Directors.
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