One of the wealthiest African-American-majority counties in the country, Prince George’s County has grown dramatically in recent decades. Prince George’s is a community that is “proud but honest” about its challenges and deeply rooted in civic pride and faith.
Since 1998, The Community Foundation’s office in Prince George’s County has worked closely with individuals, families, and businesses to match donor intent with community opportunity to create deeper local impact. We serve an important role in the County as a bridge between generous individuals, government and business organizations, and local nonprofit organizations. The Community Foundation’s efforts in Prince George’s County have led to $70 million invested in education, workforce development, health, and safety net services that helped improve lives and build thriving communities.
Equity and Economic Mobility
With a focus on Equity and Economic Mobility, we seek to partner with Prince George’s County residents and others to increase philanthropy, convene key stakeholders, provide grants to innovative nonprofits and small businesses, and engage new audiences. We will work to eliminate social and economic disparities to help individuals, families, or collective groups improve their economic status and ensure that every Prince Georgian is afforded the opportunities necessary to reach their full human potential unencumbered by race or ethnicity.
We are proud to oversee the following initiatives in Prince George's County:
+ Brilliant Futures
Brilliant Futures is a children’s savings pilot program that will provide kindergarten students at Bradbury Heights Elementary School with up to $1,000 in savings each year from kindergarten through 12th grade.
The Community Foundation has committed to funding the pilot program for two consecutive kindergarten cohorts — specifically the future graduating classes of 2037 and 2038 -- and is expected to enroll up to 200 students over the course of the pilot program.
+ Thrive Prince George's
Thrive Prince George’s is a two-year, $4 million guaranteed-income pilot that seeks to provide greater economic stability and mobility for families in Prince George’s County.
The program, the first of its kind in the county, provides monthly payments of $800 to 50 youth (age 18-24) who are aging out of foster care and 100+ seniors (age 60+) for a 24-month period with no strings attached and no requirements tied to employment.
This public-private partnership includes the Greater Washington Community Foundation, Prince George’s County’s Executive Office and Council and the Meyer Foundation. It will be administered in collaboration with two community-based organizations: Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Prince George’s County and United Communities Against Poverty.
Click here to learn more about Thrive Prince George's.
+ Emerging Leaders Impact Fund
The Emerging Leaders Impact Fund (ELIF) seeks to channel resources to help organizations deepen their impact and provide hope and opportunity in Prince George’s County. ELIF encourages collective giving and civic engagement. Together, we will pool our resources, learn first-hand about nonprofits working in Prince George’s County, and invest in those that help our residents participate more fully in the social and economic growth.
Click here to learn how ELIF is inspiring emerging leaders in Prince George's County.
+ Sharing Prince George's
Sharing Prince George's brings together donors who share our passion for building a more equitable, just, and thriving Prince George’s County. With expert facilitation by Community Foundation staff, donors join together to learn first-hand about the challenges facing our community. Thanks to the generosity of this growing community of givers, together we discover and invest in visionary nonprofits working on the frontlines of our region’s most pressing needs. Make a contribution.
Our team
Darcelle H. Wilson
Senior Director, Prince George’s County
301-918-8480 ext 163 | Email Darcelle
Eliza Tolbert-Howard
Development Officer, Prince George’s County
301-918-8480 ext 158 | Email Eliza
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