| Fund for DC (Fall 2007) |
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| Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Washington, DC |
$25,000 |
| DC Jobs w/ Justice Washington, DC |
$20,000 |
| Empower DC! Washington, DC |
$30,000 |
| ONE DC Washington, DC |
$25,000 |
| Washington Interfaith Network Washington, DC |
$20,000 |
| Total Fund for DC (Fall 2007) | $120,000 |
The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region organized the Collaborative for Education Organizing seeking to drastically increase college readiness among District of Columbia Public School (DCPS) graduates. Currently, 9% of DCPS graduates complete post-secondary education within 5 years of their high school graduation, a figure well below the national average of 23%. HSF made a $25,000 grant in partnership with similar contributions from a growing group of local and national foundations. The collective funds will be reallocated to community-based education organizing campaigns focusing on student achievement, parental involvement, and/or nonprofit organizational development.
Contact: Lee Christian Parker, Program Officer, 1201 15th Street N.W., Suite 420, Washington, DC 20005 (202) 263-4762.
http://www.cfncr.org/
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DC Jobs w/ Justice (DC JwJ) is a coalition of labor unions, community groups, religious organizations and student groups dedicated to building power for working families in Washington, DC. HSF made a $20,000 general support renewal grant to DC JwJ to build community support around accountable economic development efforts in the District and forge stronger ties between building tenants, consumers and workers in the hospitality, security, and custodial industries aimed at increasing wages, benefits and safety.
Contact: Mackenzie Baris, Executive Director, 888 16th St, NW suite 520
Washington, DC 20006, (202) 974-8224
www.dcjwj.org
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Empower DC! works to improve, enhance and promote the self-advocacy of low- and moderate-income residents of the District of Columbia in order to bring about sustained improvement in their quality of life. HSF made a $30,000 general support renewal grant to Empower DC to deepen and expand members’ civic engagement, continue organizational development, and strengthen the social safety net for District families, particularly around child care and public property.
Contact: Parisa Norouzi, Co-Director/Organizer, 1419 V St., NW, Washington, DC 20009, (202) 234-9119
http://www.empowerdc.org
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Organizing Neighborhood Equity in DC (ONE DC) combines popular education, grassroots organizing and alternative economic development to position long time, low-income District residents of color to engage community development from a position of strength. HSF made a grant of $25,000 to ONE DC to monitor the implementation of Community Benefits Agreements (CBA), pursue a policy to require a CBA process in all public development, and establish an organized base of residents in Southeast, DC and support their advocacy on development issues.
Contact: Dominic Moulden, Executive Director, 614 S St. NW, Rear Carriage House, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 232-2915
http://www.onedconline.org
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Washington Interfaith Network (WIN) is a multi-ethnic, interfaith, grassroots organization, consisting of more than 45 dues-paying member congregations, schools, union locals and other entities working to improve life in the District of Columbia for all residents. HSF made a $20,000 general support renewal grant to implement the Neighborhoods First Investment initiative, including a $20 million loan acquisition fund and comprehensive neighborhood revitalization plans in Deanwood Heights and Brightwood.
Contact: Martin Trimble, Lead Organizer, 1226 Vermont Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20005, (202) 518-0815
http://www.windc-iaf.org/
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