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Martha’s Table and The Greater Washington Community Foundation Expand Initiative to Strengthen and Support Grassroots Organizations in Ward 8

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Friday, August 4, 2023

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Today, Martha’s Table announced 14 high-impact nonprofits in Ward 8 will receive Community Impact Fund grants to support innovative solutions to community challenges, organizational infrastructure, and program operations.

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Today, Martha’s Table announced 14 high-impact nonprofits in Ward 8 will receive Community Impact Fund grants to support innovative solutions to community challenges, organizational infrastructure, and program operations.
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Martha’s Table, a DC nonprofit committed to supporting strong children, strong families, and strong communities, partnered with the Greater Washington Community Foundation to launch the Community Impact Fund in 2022.
Building on the success of the Fund’s first year, Martha’s Table is doubling down on its direct investment in Ward 8 communities, ensuring every Washingtonian can thrive.
For the second grant cycle, 14 high-impact organizations, selected by a committee composed of Ward 8 neighbors, will receive $15,000 each.

Greater Washington Community Foundation Announces Over $12.5M in Health Advocacy, Policy, and Systems Change Support

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

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Today, the Greater Washington Community Foundation awarded more than $12.5 million in Health Equity Fund grants to 14 DC-based nonprofits working on health advocacy, policy, and systems change initiatives that address the social and structural determinants of health.

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Today, the Greater Washington Community Foundation awarded more than $12.5 million in Health Equity Fund grants to 14 DC-based nonprofits working on health advocacy, policy, and systems change initiatives that address the social and structural determinants of health.
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“We know that 80% of DC’s health outcomes are driven by social, structural, and economic factors, with clinical care accounting for only 20%,” said Tonia Wellons, President & CEO of the Greater Washington Community Foundation.
In future rounds of funding, the Greater Washington Community Foundation plans to invest in health innovation.
The Greater Washington Community Foundation reviews and approves proposals and oversees how the funds are invested.

The Menkiti Group Appoints David Roodberg as President

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

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WASHINGTON, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the region's largest minority-owned integrated real estate services companies, The Menkiti Group, is proud to announce the appointment of industry leader David Roodberg as their new President.

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WASHINGTON, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the region's largest minority-owned integrated real estate services companies, The Menkiti Group, is proud to announce the appointment of industry leader David Roodberg as their new President.
As President of The Menkiti Group, Roodberg will lead the execution of Menkiti's $2.4B development pipeline, the national expansion of its neighborhood investment model and the launch of its capital platform to address closing the diversity gap in commercial real estate.
"I am thrilled to have David leading the charge for The Menkiti Group in our next evolution of growth as we continue our mission of transforming lives, careers, and communities through real estate," said Bo Menkiti, Founder and CEO of The Menkiti Group and KWCP.
"I have a deep respect for Bo Menkiti and what The Menkiti Group has been able to accomplish over the past 19 years, and I couldn't be more excited to lead the enterprise's next phase as we focus on the robust pipeline of impactful projects in the DC Metro Area, New England, and beyond," said David Roodberg, President of The Menkiti Group.

Lido Advisors Continues its Growth, Announcing Hiring of Anthony Cortina as Vice President, Senior Wealth Manager

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

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Lido Advisors, LLC (Lido), a leading wealth management firm for high-net-worth individuals, announced today the hiring of Anthony Cortina as Vice President, Senior Wealth Manager.

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Lido Advisors, LLC (Lido), a leading wealth management firm for high-net-worth individuals, announced today the hiring of Anthony Cortina as Vice President, Senior Wealth Manager.
This continues Lidos targeted expansion in the Northeast, specifically Washington, D.C., and further solidifies Lidos commitment as the preeminent wealth advisory firm for select clients and institutions.
Embracing Lidos internal and active investment strategies, Cortina will have the full support and advanced team at Lido to guide, manage and plan his clients wealth and legacy.
This commitment extends to Lidos deep bench and resources including tax, estate and advanced wealth planning.

Cash Payments Begin for Let's GO DMV!, An Innovative 5-Year Guaranteed Income Pilot for Hospitality Workers Affected by COVID

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

A newly launched guaranteed income pilot plans to change that by creating economic opportunity and stability for workersand supporting the building of their individual and collective power.

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A newly launched guaranteed income pilot plans to change that by creating economic opportunity and stability for workersand supporting the building of their individual and collective power.
intends to give $1,000 a monthno strings attachedfor the next 5 years to 75 hospitality workers in the Washington, DC region who lost their jobs during COVID.
met its goal of raising the initial $1 million dollars in private funding needed to distribute the first year of cash payments and began cash distributions in March.
To kickoff the occasion, a community celebration was held on Sunday, April 10 at Rock Creek Park.

Katharine Weymouth Joins SpotlightDC's Board of Directors

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SpotlightDC: Capital City Fund for Investigative Journalism is pleased to announce Katharine Weymouth has joined its Board of Directors.

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SpotlightDC: Capital City Fund for Investigative Journalism is pleased to announce Katharine Weymouth has joined its Board of Directors.
Weymouth chairs the Greater Washington Community Foundation and also serves on a number of public and private company boards.
Weymouth joins Board Chair Colbert I.
"Katharine brings deep experience and a commitment to quality journalism that will help establish SpotlightDC as an institution in DC journalism," says King.

2019 – Another Record Year for the St. Louis Community Foundation

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

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With $101.3 million granted to 2,724 nonprofits in St. Louis and around the world, the St. Louis Community Foundation and its donors enjoyed another record year of giving, foundation officials announced today.

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With $101.3 million granted to 2,724 nonprofits in St. Louis and around the world, the St. Louis Community Foundation and its donors enjoyed another record year of giving, foundation officials announced today.
Without question, St. Louis is a charitable city that generously stands behind its nonprofits, said Amelia Bond, president and CEO of the St. Louis Community Foundation.
David Leipholtz joined the St. Louis Community Foundation and is anchoring the new effort.
The St. Louis Community Foundation is a nonprofit foundation composed of more than 750 charitable funds with total assets in excess of $500 million.