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Founded in 2013, School Justice Project (“SJP”) is a DC-based legal services and advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that older, court-involved students with disabilities receive a quality education. 

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Founded in 2019, AfriThrive began distributing culturally familiar food to African immigrant families in Montgomery County, MD. Since 2020, AfriThrive has distributed more than 2.5 million pounds of food, helping stabilize household food access for families experiencing ongoing food insecurity, especially during periods marked by rising food costs, inflation, and economic instability. 

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Community Lodgings' mission is to lift families in the Arlandria-Chirilagua community in the City of Alexandria from homelessness and instability to independence and self-sufficiency. Their transitional housing program provides transitional housing to 8 homeless families as well as wrap-around and case management services to assist families in obtaining the necessary educational/vocational skills, income, and resources to achieve self-sufficiency within two years.

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DC Greens advances health equity by addressing persistent food access and nutrition challenges in Washington, DC, especially in Wards 7 and 8 where inequities in access to fresh, affordable food and limited grocery access have contributed to higher rates of food insecurity, diet-related illness, and limited opportunities for community leadership.

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DC KinCare Alliance (DC KinCare) supports and empowers relative caregivers (usually grandmothers) who raise Washington, DC’s most vulnerable and at-risk children in times of crisis when their parents are unable to care for them. The majority of their clients are Black women who reside in Wards 5, 7, and 8, the wards with the lowest incomes and highest unemployment rates.

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New Endeavors by Women (NEW) seeks to end the cycle of homelessness by providing housing, fostering the development of life skills, and promoting education and employment for unaccompanied women and women with children.

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The Child and Family Network Centers (CFNC) provides free high-quality multilingual early education and comprehensive family services in the City of Alexandria to under-resourced children and their families, in their own neighborhoods, to prepare the preschoolers for future success in kindergarten and beyond.

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Urban Ed, Inc. provides technical, career, business, and educational training and development to low-to-no income women and youth in the DC region, with the goal of transforming lives through technology.

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SafeSpot Children's Advocacy Center of Fairfax provides a safe environment and support services for child abuse victims and their families as they navigate the investigation and aftermath of abuse. By coordinating the Fairfax County response to child abuse, SafeSpot puts the interests of the child first.

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Community Bridges, Inc. empowers girls from diverse backgrounds to become exceptional students, positive leaders, and healthy young women by addressing the developmental needs of immigrant and minority girls and their families living at or below the federal poverty level.

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Healthy Babies Project, Inc. empowers DC youth to build healthy, stable lives by offering life skills training to prevent youth pregnancy; evidence-based case management and peer support to nurture healthy families; and job readiness and advocacy training to empower youth to move out of poverty.

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Together We Bake provides a comprehensive workforce training and personal development program to help underserved women gain self-confidence, transferable workforce skills, and hands-on experience, which will help them move toward sustainable employment and self-sufficiency.

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Communities in Schools of the Nation’s Capital (CISNCAP) surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. During the 2022-23 school year, CISNCAP worked in ten DC public schools throughout Wards 5, 6, 7, and 8, reaching over 4,300 students and their families and providing intensive case management for more than 400 students.

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Child Resource Connect creates healthy and nurturing environments for children Through direct services for families, coaching for childcare providers, and collaboration with other public and private agencies, they work to ensure that children have a healthy start through maternal and child health services, access to first-rate childcare programs, safe and secure housing, and other crucial supports.

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Edu-Futuro breaks the cycle of poverty by empowering underserved Latino and immigrant youth and families through education, leadership development, parent engagement, case management, and workforce development. In 2023, Edu-Futuro will serve more than 3,400 students and their families throughout Northern Virginia.

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The mission of The Wanda Alston Foundation (WAF) is to eradicate homelessness for LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 18-24 and to ensure that they have access to services that improve their quality of life. The WAF is the only housing program in Washington, DC solely dedicated to offering pre-independent transitional living and support services to LGBTQIA2S+ youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness in all eight wards

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My Sister’s Place shelters, supports and empowers survivors of domestic violence and their children, while providing leadership and education to build a supportive community. For over 40 years, MSP has provided care through hotlines, domestic violence shelters, and continued aftercare to help survivors build independent lives.

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Capital Area Asset Builders creates opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals in the greater DC region to build financial security, savings, and wealth for the future by providing a host of financial programs, coaching, and advocacy to help clients achieve their goals.

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Beacon House provides children in the Edgewood neighborhood of Northeast Washington, DC with a safe, nurturing, and life-expanding community in which to increase their academic achievement, discover their talents, and grow into healthy adults who achieve their greatest potential.

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Nueva Vida informs, supports, and empowers Latinas in the greater DC region whose lives are affected by cancer and advocates for and facilitates timely access to state of the art cancer care. Nueva Vida believes that no physical, financial, or structural barrier should block the care of any person.

The Homeless Children's Playtime Project
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The Homeless Children's Playtime Project cultivates resilience in DC children experiencing family homelessness by providing and expanding access to transformative play experiences.

Community Youth Advance. Teach. Reach. Keep.
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Community Youth Advance (CYA) fills existing gaps and harnesses the power of community to help underprivileged youth excel in school and in life.

CAFY Community Advocates for Family & Youth
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CAFY (Community Advocates for Family & Youth) embraces, educates, and empowers those impacted, affected, or harmed by crime or trauma on their journey to justice and healing.