our donors and partners are turning their philanthropic passions into action and impact
“I love Washington, DC,” Fonda Sutton shared. “I’ve lived in this city longer than my own birthplace. For me, this work is not only necessary – it’s personal.”
For Sharing DC Member Fonda Sutton, participating in the Sharing DC initiative has been a labor of love for the city she is proud to call home.
“The Community Foundation helped us to understand the larger scale impact of philanthropic work through a community lens,” Keisha Hawkins shared. “It allowed us to interact with people from across my community, coming together to give back to the community they live in.”
David & Keisha Hawkins are a power couple who are passionate about making a difference in Prince George’s.
“As an immigrant working in the banking industry, I really connect to the importance of promoting economic mobility,” Morales shared.
“Through The Community Foundation and the Sharing Montgomery initiative, I’ve been able to see how my contributions can play a role in that.”
Exploring Issues that Matter to Our Community
The Community Foundation is proud to share our deep community knowledge with our donors and partners through learning, networking, and other engagement opportunities held across the region. Throughout the year, our community of givers and doers come together to discuss topics of interest, celebrate our collective accomplishments and impact, and examine emerging trends.
Highlighting Leaders of the Future
Our Leaders of the Future are individuals and organizations who inspire us to look towards a brighter future for Greater Washington.
Dr. Truphena Choti – Empowering Communities of the African Diaspora
Food Justice DMV – Lifting the Immigrant Community One Delivery at a Time
Melody Webb – Uplifting the Power of Black Motherhood Through Guaranteed Income
WELCOMING NEW STAFF AND LEADERSHIP
This year, we were excited to welcome five new team members, six new advisory board members in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties and three new members to the Board of Trustees. Each of these individuals brings a wealth of experience and drive to help us close the racial wealth gap.
in memoriam
This past year, we paid tribute to several incredible individuals who played a critical role at The Community Foundation and the broader philanthropic footprint of our region.
