The pandemic changed the way the Greater Washington Community Foundation thought about its purpose. The 50-year-old nonprofit philanthropic organization has historically focused on meeting crises — it raised more than $10 million for a Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund and has deployed funds over the years for people in the region affected by such events as the 2008 economic crisis and federal government shutdowns.
Greater Washington Community Foundation launches $50M fundraising campaign aimed at closing wealth gap
May 19, 2023