The WTOP Charity of the Month is 

The WTOP Charity of the Month is the Greater Washington Community Foundation.

For over 50 years, the Greater Washington Community Foundation has mobilized and ignited the transformational power of philanthropy to address critical community needs and build a thriving region where every person prospers. We serve as a vital link between caring donors, effective nonprofits, and local communities where potential too often exceeds resources. Together, we are committed to advancing a bold vision to grow opportunity and secure prosperity for all who call this region home.

Donors in Montgomery County learned about efforts to promote economic mobility in East County

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Our Community Impact Initiatives in Action

• The Brilliant Futures children’s savings pilot program is building future assets for youth to invest in education, homeownership, or starting a business.
• Thrive Prince George’s, and investments in several guaranteed income pilots, provides cash assistance to help stabilize more families so they can secure their future.
• The Health Equity Fund is improving health outcomes by investing more than $62 million in economic mobility programs and collaborative projects that address the root causes of health disparities.
• The Partnership to End Homelessness has created nearly 1,000 affordable homes and helped 5,000 households secure housing through advocacy for vouchers.

Join us as we build a brighter future for our region where every person prospers.

Learn more at thecommunityfoundation.org.