March 21 – March 27

In Ward 8, the Anacostia Coordinating Council sponsored a watch party for the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Read more about the event in the Washington Informer.

The Arc Prince George’s County was recently named by TD as a 2021 TD Ready Challenge recipient, receiving a $325,000 grant for their Catalyst Project.

Beacon House will host its 30th Anniversary Celebration on March 30th to come together with the community, program alumni, volunteers, partners, and staff. Read more in the Catalog For Philanthropy: Greater Washington profile.

Join Casey Trees for a light walk to highlight sustainable development in Reservation 13, one of the last remaining large-scale waterfront developments in the District. Read more details here.

Indivar “Indi” Dutta-Gupta has been named the new executive director of the Center for Law and Social Policy, starting June 1. Read more here.

The Center for Nonprofit Advancement is hosting GetCentered with Bingo 2022 on March 31, at noon. Join us for an hour of fun and suspense, plus an opportunity to hear transition advice from experts, connect with your peers, and win great prizes. Reserve your Bingo cards today!

D.C. Bar Pro Bono kicked off registration for this year’s 8-Part Business Law course! Launching on April 6th, and running through May 25th, this course gives an overview of critical legal issues that apply to nonprofit organizations. Learn more and register here.

FreshFarm will launch a Thursday afternoon farmers market on Thursday, May 5 and expand the Dupont Circle’s Sunday farmers market. Read more about it in an article in the Washingtonian.

Leadership Fairfax will host an in-person Info Session on Thursday, March 31, covering programs that develop leaders and empower them to create positive change in their communities. Read more in this event listing.

The League of American Orchestras has awarded a $75,000 grant to The Chicago Philharmonic Society to help create a more equitable organizational culture. Read more in the full profile by Broadway World.

Diana Zuckerman, president of the National Center for Health Research, is quoted in an article in USA Today discussing how young is too young for plastic surgery.

National Legal Aid and Defender Association President April Frazier Camara is quoted in an article in Bloomberg Law discussing the confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson and the role of the public defender.

The Washington Interfaith Network hosted a town hall which gave mayoral hopefuls the chance to discuss gun violence, housing, and budgeting. Read more in an article by WTOP.

March 14 – March 20

Casey Trees has a detailed map of where to find various cherry blossoms during peak bloom time this week, including how to track down the Sargent Cherry. More details can be found in the full article in the Washingtonian.

The Center for Nonprofit Advancement joins the Anacostia Coordinating Council in co-sponsoring the “Women in Nonprofit Leadership” forum for Women’s History Month on March 30th.

Jessica Wirgau, CEO of the Community Foundation of the New River Valley, is quoted in an article in Virginia Tech discussing child care centers operating at about half of their licensed capacity due to a lack of teachers.

D.C. Bar Pro Bono kicked off registration for this year’s 8-Part Business Law course! Launching on April 6th, and running through May 25th, this course gives an overview of critical legal issues that apply to nonprofit organizations. Learn more and register here.

Robyn Grant, director of public policy and advocacy at the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care, is quoted in an article by USNews discussing the Biden administration’s nursing home reform.

The National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) has announced that Donna Murray-Brown will join its team as vice president of strategy and development on July 1. More details can be found in an article in Philanthropy News Digest.

The National Human Services Assembly is co-sponsoring a series with the SJI of Bryn Mawr College. The “On the Road to Unlocked! – Unlocking Worker Well-Being: Transforming Youth Justice from the Inside Out” series will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. March 24.

March 7 – March 13

The Arc of Prince George’s County won Chick-fil-a’s community grant program to continue working to help young adults with disabilities. Hear more about this program here.

The Center for Nonprofit Advancement joins the Anacostia Coordinating Council in co-sponsoring the “Women in Nonprofit Leadership” forum for Women’s History Month on March 30th.

The Community Foundation of the New River Valley announced its ninth annual giving day, GiveLocalNRV, will be on June 22. GiveLocalNRV is a partnership that supports online charitable giving to nonprofits serving the New River Valley.

The Washington Wizards hosted Pride Night on March 4th, and the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C. performed the national anthem at the start of the game. Read more details in the MetroWeekly article.

Kakenya’s Dream completed the construction of the new library on its Kakenya Center for Excellence II campus in ​​Nairobi is officially complete. Read more about the campuses here.

The Latin American Youth Center in Prince George’s County is raising awareness about HIV testing among youth, sponsored by Prince George’s County Health Department. Watch the full WUSA story here.

McLean Project for the Arts is opening the spring solo exhibitions on April 14. Three artists’ work will be featured in the exhibitions running through June 11.

Michael Blecker, co-founder of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, was nominated as a member of the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission, Department of Veterans Affairs, by President Biden. More information here.

National Human Services Assembly Executive Director Victor Valentine was a guest on “The Heart of Giving” podcast discussing nonprofit infrastructures, focusing on the human service sector reach and mission.

Dr. Frank Gettridge, a career educator and president of the National Public Education Support Fund, is quoted in an article in Prism discussing how banning books means missed opportunities to teach kids how to talk to each other.

Sam Crane, the legal director at the Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities, is quoted in an article in The Progressive discussing guardianship and how supportive decision-making gives an opportunity to rethink the law.

Seabury Resources for Aging announced the recipient of the 2022 Leadership in Aging Award. They are excited to honor Mark Bucher, founder of Feed the Fridge, on May 19th, at the 16th Annual Leadership in Aging Celebration.

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s (WRAP) 2022 St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide® program, in partnership with Lyft, will be offered from 4:00 p.m. March 17 until 4:00 a.m. March 18. Additional information on WRAP’s program.

February 28 – March 6

An article in Time Magazine quoted Nat Keohane, president of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, discussing whether highlighting the acute need for investment in adaptation would undermine the importance of reducing emissions.

The Center for Digital Democracy signed a letter sent to the Federal Trade Commission urging the agency to investigate Microsoft’s pending acquisition of a top gaming company. An article in The Hill details more.

The Center for Nonprofit Advancement’s CEO Glen O’Gilvie will be speaking at the Equity and Allyship panel hosted Network of Victim Recovery of DC on March 10th.

The Center for Nonprofit Advancement joins the Anacostia Coordinating Council in co-sponsoring the “Women in Nonprofit Leadership” forum for Women’s History Month on March 30th.

Emily Tatro, deputy director of the Council for Court Excellence, is quoted in an article by the Washington Post discussing the history of issues facing improving D.C. prisons

NBC4 Washington profiled DC Scores in an article this week. Read more about the organization and its use of a Project Innovation grant.

The Herb Block Foundation awarded its $15,000 Herblock Prize to Lalo Alcaraz, a Los Angeles-based political cartoonist, and is the first Latino recipient. More details can be found in an NBC News article.

Grey Persons, advocacy coordinator at Hope House, is quoted in an article by Yahoo! News discussing the Virginia budget plans cutting requested funding for independent living supports.

Dan Berland, director of federal policy for the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services, is quoted in an article by Georgia Health News and NPR discussing the status of funding for programs for people with disabilities.

The National Press Foundation selected 25 journalists for “Widening the Pipeline Fellowship,” designed to support early-career journalists of color and help them rise to positions of influence in U.S. newsrooms.

Kenneth Luongo, the founder of Partnership for Global Security, is quoted in an article by CNBC discussing how the war in Ukraine and climate change are shaping the nuclear industry.

Save the date! Pathway Homes will hold its Annual Breakfast celebrating 42 years of serving the community on October 27th, 2022. See more details about sponsoring the event here.

Seabury Resources for Aging announced the recipient of the 2021 Leadership in Aging Award. They are excited to honor Mark Bucher, founder of Feed the Fridge, on May 19th, at the 16th Annual Leadership in Aging Celebration.

Bertha F. Wilson, an archivist at the World Bank Group Archives, profiled the Thelma D. Jones Breast Cancer Fund and founder Thelma D. Jones. Read it here.

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s (WRAP) 2022 St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide® program, in partnership with Lyft, will be offered from 4:00 p.m. March 17 until 4:00 a.m. March 18. Additional information on WRAP’s program.

The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast, “Presidential Vinyl: The White House Record Library,” which details the White House record collection built during the Nixon, Ford, and Carter administrations.

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February 14 – February 27

Nat Keohane, president of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, is quoted in an article in the Washington Post discussing the Democrat’s climate bill.

Center for Nonprofit Advancement’s CEO Glen O’Gilvie will be speaking at the Equity and Allyship panel hosted Network of Victim Recovery of DC on March 10th. This discussion will focus on how to promote Equity & Allyship through inclusive policies and cultures driven by racial justice that support staff and clients.

DC Central Kitchen’s iconic Capital Food Fight returns live and in person for a raucous night of fighting hunger on April 7th at The Anthem, presented by craigstable. Tickets are on sale now.

Patrice Snow, the communications director for D.C. Vote, is quoted in an article by the Huffington Post discussing the House GOP’s call to rescind the Home Rule Act.

The Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena are mentioned in an article in the DCist and the Washington Post discussing a planned demolition of the current arena and plans for the future rink.

In an article in the DCist about how direct care work is a low-paying industry, and quotes Marla Lahat, the executive director of Home Care Partners, discussing how to change that.

Lupi Quinteros-Grady, President & CEO of Latin American Youth Center, was named to the Prince George’s County Cabinet For Children And Youth. More details can be found in the press release.

Simon Woods, the president and chief executive of the League of American Orchestras, is quoted in an article in the New York Times discussing how some ensembles are re-evaluating the costs of the classical touring industry and its resilience.

Diane Yentel, CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, was quoted in a PBS News Hour article discussing how most COVID rental aid went to low-income residents.

Claire Kelloway, program manager for fair food and farming systems at the Open Markets Institute, was a guest on the WBUR radio show “More Than Money: The Cost of Monopolies in America.”

Bruce Brown, executive director of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, is quoted in an article in the Columbia Journalism Review discussing the amicus brief they filed on the constitutionality of recent Project Veritas actions.

The Washington Interfaith Network launched the Building Black Equity and Wealth Through Homeownership initiative that pursues access to public land and government funding, while educating potential homeowners. Read more about the program in WTOP.

In a WFXR article discussing the extension of to-go cocktail sales, Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) President and CEO Kurt Gregory Erickson is quoted.

February 7 – February 13

American Institute in Taiwan Director Sandra Oudkirk is quoted in an article in Taiwan News and the Taipei Times reaffirming US support for Taiwan’s defense capabilities and discussing her first six months at the organization.

Casey Trees published an analysis discussing how DC’s tree canopy loss is equal to the size of the National Mall, and will be releasing more data by ward. Full details can be found in this article.

The Center for Climate and Energy solutions organized more than 20 companies across the oil and gas, power, auto, steel, technology, and manufacturing sectors to sign a letter urging Democratic leaders to pass the climate components of the Build Back Better Act.

Center for Nonprofit Advancement’s CEO Glen O’Gilvie will be speaking at the Equity and Allyship panel hosted Network of Victim Recovery of DC on March 12th. This discussion will focus on how to promote Equity & Allyship through inclusive policies and cultures driven by racial justice that support staff and clients.

A report published in April of 2020 by the Council for Court Excellence is referenced in an article by the DCist discussing D.C. prisoners file a lawsuit alleging unequal treatment in Federal Facilities.

Sandy Markwood, CEO of USAging (formerly the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging), is quoted in an article in U.S. News discussing the difference between long-term care facilities.

The White House Historical Association released the 64th issue of the White House History Quarterly, which features retellings from historians on Queen Elizabeth II’s relationship with the White House.

Many D.C. Nonprofits signed a letter last week requesting Mayor Muriel Bowser use the growing city revenues to address the eviction crisis. Read more here.

January 31 – February 6

The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) opened registration for AAS22, its 55th annual conference, to be held April 27 – 30 in Chicago. More details about the conference can be found here.

The Center for Digital Democracy recently signed a coalition letter “Urging U.S. Government to Stand Up for Democracy at Home” to go to the Honorable Susan Rice and the Honorable Jake Sullivan.

Executive Director of Coalition on Human Needs Deborah Weinstein is quoted in an article in Public News Service discussing the effects of medical debt relief.

The Fellowship Foundation organized the 70th National Prayer Breakfast on February 3rd. The event this year is co-chaired by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Mike Rounds. Read more about the event here.

Generation Hope coordinated the “Our Campus, Our Voice” challenge to give some of their student parents the chance to amplify their voices and those who have experienced difficulty navigating the traditional college setting.

During Black History Month, the main branch of the Dothan Houston County Library is displaying the Long March exhibit from the Herb Block Foundation featuring political cartoons from the Civil Rights era.

Diane Yentel, president of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, is quoted in an article by PEW Trusts, warning that evictions are rising to pre-pandemic levels, and that Houston’s case is just the beginning.

Washington Women in Public Relations (WWPR) announced that New Endeavors by Women (NEW) will be its Pro Bono Client for the 2022 and 2023 term. Full details can be found in a press release.

Temple Rodef Shalom Senior Rabbi Amy Schwartzman spoke at a webinar last week hosted by The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington in the aftermath of the antisemitic attack at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas.

 

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January 24 – January 30

On Jan. 18, Americans for Peace Now hosted a webinar to discuss why Palestinian-American activists oppose Israel’s admittance to the United States Visa Waiver Program. Read more about the collaborative webinar here.

The Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness (TCP) conducted the 2022 Point-in-Time Count, the annual census of the number and demographic characteristics of individuals experiencing homelessness in the District this week. This provides an opportunity to identify gaps in the current portfolio of services and informs future program planning.

On March 12 at the Lincoln Theatre, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington D.C. will perform “Brand New Day,” a look at family, love, and acceptance, inspired by lyrics from “The Human Heart” featured in the one-act musical, “Once on This Island.”

Nicole Lynn Lewis, founder and chief executive officer of Generation Hope, is quoted in an article in Yahoo! News discussing how parents are the invisible population of students in higher education.

Bill Gates recognizes Kakenya Ntaiya, founder of Kakenya’s Dream, for her work educating the Maasai girls and ending harmful traditional practices like child marriage. Read more here.

The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) is sponsoring Catholic Schools Week this week, themed “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.”

The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health launched its Inaugural State of LGBTQ Health National Survey™ for healthcare providers who serve LGBTQ patients. This survey covers intersectional topics in LGBTQ health and can be accessed here.

Rick Cohen, chief communications officer of the National Council of Nonprofits, is quoted in an article in the Wall Street Journal discussing how financial technology is making it easier to donate to charities.

Melanie Herman, executive director of the Nonprofit Risk Management Center, is quoted in an article in the Nonprofit Times discussing the conflicting state and federal law surrounding marijuana and the challenges nonprofit managers have developing guidelines.

A new COVID Center will operate inside the Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ on 13th Street NW in Ward 4. Find hours and locations of all seven operating centers on the District’s coronavirus website.

The White House Historical Association released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast, “Abraham Lincoln, Robert Burns, and the Scottish Connection,” which details the long history of Scottish influence on the White House.

 

January 17 – January 23

The Washington City Paper wrote an in-depth profile of Robert Shaut, Director of Tree Operations at Casey Trees, in a series profiling the people who keep the ordinary and extraordinary parts of D.C. running.

Nat Keohane, president of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, is quoted in an article in the New York Times discussing how addressing climate change is simultaneously urgent and a long game.

The District of Columbia Nurses Association (DCNA) joined members of National Nurses United to speak out about the current nursing shortage. Full details can be found in a Washington Informer article.

Last week, Generation Hope released its “Next Generation Academy Impact Report,” the newest resource for the education field detailing data, strategies, and best practices in the implementation of two-generation models.

In an article in the BBC discussing safety in synagogues, Rabbi Hyim Shafner, who leads the Kesher Israel synagogue, is quoted.

Lupi Quinteros-Grady, president and CEO of the Latin American Youth Center, is quoted in an article in the Washington Informer discussing how the recent COVID spike has after-school programs demanding better collaboration with partners.

The National Catholic Educational Association is featured in an article in the Long Island Press discussing National Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 30 – Feb. 5.

National Low Income Housing Coalition President and CEO Diane Yentel, is quoted in a Washington Post article discussing a new FEMA program that would place homeless disaster survivors in apartments.

Glenn Blumhorst, the president and CEO of the National Peace Corps Association, is quoted in an article in USA Today discussing future transparency in the association.

January 3 – January 16

A brief filed by America’s Power, formerly called the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity, is quoted in an article in the New Yorker discussing the potential ramifications of West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency.

Chris Maxwell, director of public relations and media at the American Association of Suicidology, is quoted in an article by Bloomberg Law discussing how Call Centers operate on limited resources.

Hannah Matthews, the deputy executive director for policy at the Center for Law and Social Policy, is quoted in an article in the Atlantic discussing how the lack of guarantee to paid leave is the key missing public-health element in our response to the pandemic.

In an article in the Washington Informer, Bo Shuff, executive director of DC Vote, is quoted discussing the Peace Walk today to urge the U.S. Senate to consider the Freedom to Vote Act of 2021 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021.

Edward Smith, executive director of the District of Columbia Nurses Association, is quoted in an article in Axios discussing the staffing shortages in District hospitals.

The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC announced the hiring of André Coleman as the organization’s inaugural director of development. More details can be found in the DC Metro Theater Arts profile.

The McLean Project for the Arts will give community members an opportunity to hear from the artists behind its current exhibitions virtually at 7 p.m. on January 20th. Visit this page for more information.

Diane Yentel, CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, welcomed the increased pace of rental aid disbursement in a quote in a U.S. News article. Yentel was also quoted in an article in the Washington Post discussing the devastating fires in Philadelphia and the Bronx.

Johnny Perez, director of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, is quoted in an article in the Washington Post discussing how publishing mug shots can disproportionately impact people of color.

Kurt Erickson, president of the nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program is quoted in an article by InsideNoVa discussing the success of the SoberRide program this holiday season.

White House Historical Association partners with New York University to sponsor first-ever digital exhibition internship exploring White House fashion history through art. More details can be found in the full press release.

Scott Novam, executive director of the Worker Rights Consortium, is quoted in an article discussing how the IOC failed to clarify whether merchandise for the upcoming Beijing Olympics was made with forced labor.

 

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