In the aftermath of the tragic midair collision on January 29 that claimed the lives of all 67 passengers, service members, and crew, the Capital Region Community Foundations quickly mobilized to launch the DCA Together Relief Fund. This community-supported crisis response fund aims to aid impacted families, first responders, and nonprofit organizations supporting community recovery and healing. In close coordination with the Wichita Foundation and its ICT Together Fund, this effort will ensure that those affected receive the care, resources, and support they need during this difficult time.
Community members interested in learning more or to support this effort can visit https://donate.thecommunityfoundation.org/dcatogether.
Community Support and Generosity
In response to this tragedy, there has been an incredible outpouring of support from more than 500 generous individuals, families, and businesses from across 32 states and the District plus several different countries. Together, we have mobilized over $100,000 in critical support to help provide hope and healing to those impacted by this heartbreaking loss.
Your support and generosity continue to make a profound impact on our community. Thank you for standing with us during this challenging time.
Grantmaking Efforts
Your contributions truly make a difference. Thanks to your acts of kindness and generosity, we have made two initial emergency response grants:
A grant to Food on the Stove helped provide over 1,000 hot meals and hydration to first responders involved in the recovery efforts. Food on the Stove will also continue its efforts to support first responders with the launch of Food for Thought—an initiative designed to foster mental health awareness for first responders through weekly events offering food, mental health resources, counseling, and prayer services.
A grant to Wendt Center for Loss and Healing helped provide no-cost trauma and grief services for impacted individuals and organizations in our community. Wendt's immediate response included emotional support sessions, psychoeducation sessions, and coaching—all tailored to ensure that recovery and healing efforts are responsive, accessible, and help to begin processing the losses.
Ongoing Support for Families
With the recovery operation complete, the families will face additional challenges that require ongoing financial and emotional support. We are coordinating with local authorities, community partners, and other relief funds to ensure your generosity will provide a second wave of support to help meet their immediate and long-term needs.
We remain committed to fostering resilience and well-being, and we're grateful for the ongoing support that makes this possible. Together, we are making a meaningful impact.
Corporate Partners
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed corporate partners—including Truist and Monumental Sports & Entertainment—for their generous contributions to the DCA Together Relief Fund. Their unwavering support and commitment will play an instrumental role in our efforts to provide relief and assistance to families, first responders, and impacted communities. Thank you for being an integral part of this vital initiative.
Legacy on Ice
We are honored to be one of three designated charity partners selected by Monumental Sports & Entertainment as it pays tribute to the victims and their families on March 2. The “Legacy on Ice" benefit event at Capital One Arena in DC will feature a star-studded figure skating tribute to raise funds to support the families and loved ones affected by this tragedy, as well as the first responders who participated in the recovery efforts.
All proceeds and donations will go to the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation’s Legacy on Ice Program, which will directly benefit the U.S. Figure Skating Foundation, our DCA Together Relief Fund, and DC Fire & EMS Foundation.
Tickets are on sale now here.
About the Capital Region Community Foundations
The Capital Region Community Foundations is a partnership among several of our region’s leading community foundations including ACT for Alexandria, Arlington Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, and Greater Washington Community Foundation. Together, the community foundations serving the region have a more than 100-year history as community connectors and conversation brokers who work tirelessly to preserve, enhance, and protect the quality of life for our neighbors. This role often places us directly in the middle of our community’s most important decisions, most pressing issues, and most promising opportunities.