Economic Empowerment

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

La Cocina VA creates opportunities for social and economic change through feeding, educating, and empowering the minds of the community.

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