- Thursday, May 15, 2008
Washington Post Features Opening of New Mary's Center Site in Silver Spring
The Washington Post features the opening of a new Mary's Center for Maternal and Child Care in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Latin American Youth Center and CentroNia are also mentioned as groups that have locations serving Maryland suburbs. Read more - Thursday, May 15, 2008
Meyer Grantees Mentioned in Post Article on Local Food Drive
Manna Food Center is featured in a Washington Post article for its 'Stuff the Bus' food drive. The Capital Area Food Bank and Bread for the City are also mentioned as organizations facing an increase in the number of individuals seeking assistance. Read more - Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Examiner Highlights influx of Teach for America Instructors to DC Schools
The Examiner mentions Teach for America in article on the record number of the program's participants that will be placed in District schools next year. Read more - Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Leadership Greater Washington featured in Post for Youth Development Program
The Washington Post features Leadership Greater Washington for its youth development program. Read more - Monday, May 12, 2008
Meyer Foundation and Grantees Mentioned in Post Editorial on 9/11 Survivors' Fund
The Meyer Foundation, along with the Community Foundation for the National Capitol Region and Northern Virginia Family Services is mentioned in a Washington Post editorial on the closure of the 9/11 survivors' fund. Read more - Friday, May 9, 2008
Washington Post Features Teatro de la Luna's Director Mario Marcel
Teatro de la Luna's director Mario Marcel is featured in the Washington Post. GALA Hispanic Theatre is also mentioned as Marcel's former employer. Read more - Friday, May 9, 2008
Meyer Grantee Mentioned in Post Article on Impact of Potential Taxes and Fees on Virginia Residents
The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy) is mentioned in a Washington Post article on the impact of potential taxes and fees on low-income Virginia residents. Read more - Friday, May 9, 2008
Meyer Grantees Awarded Funds as Part of Healthy Communities Program
The District has received a grant from the General Mills Foundation's Healthy Communities initiative. The Mayor's Commission on Food and Nutrition will distribute grants from this fund to a number of local organizations, including Brainfood and the Young Women's Project. The Washington Post highlights this announcement in its District Briefings section. Read more - Thursday, May 8, 2008
Arena Stage Gets Post Mention in Article on Presentation of Arthur Miller Plays
A number of local theatres are currently running Arthur Miller Plays. Arena Stage is mentioned as one such theatre in a Washington Post article. Read more - Thursday, May 8, 2008
Arena Stage's Temporary Relocation Benefits Local Economy
Local businesses in Crystal City are benefitting from the temporary relocation of Arena Stage to the area. A Washington Post article highlight's the theatre's economic impacts. Read more - Tuesday, May 6, 2008
CASA de Maryland Mentioned in Post Article on Immigrant Tension in Frederick
CASA de Maryland is mentioned in a Washington Post article that highlights the illegal immigration crackdown emerging in Frederick, Maryland. Read more - Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Examiner Quotes DC Appleseed Executive Director in Article on Pullout of CareFirst in Healthy DC Initiative
Walter Smith, executive director of DC Appleseed Center for Law and Justice is quoted in The Examiner in a story on the pullout of CareFirst in the evolving Healthy DC Initiative. The initiative would provide low cost insurance to approximately 25,000 uninsured DC residents. Read more - Sunday, May 4, 2008
Bread for the City is Mentioned in Post Article on Use of City Repair Fund
The Washington Post is running a series, Forced Out, on local landlord-tenant issues. Bread for the City is mentioned in one of the series' articles on the misuse of a city repair fund to fix dilapidated buildings. Read more - Saturday, May 3, 2008
Manna Food Center Highlighted on WAMU's Marketplace Money Radio Show
Manna Food Center in Rockville, Maryland was featured on WAMU 88.5 FM's Marketplace Money. Read more - Friday, May 2, 2008
Center for Nonprofit Advancement Mention in Washington Business Journal on Search for New Leaders
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement is featured in the Washington Business Journal in an article on the search for new nonprofit leaders. Read more - Thursday, May 1, 2008
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Mentioned in Post for New Report on Income Disparity in Maryland
A new report, Pulling Apart, from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities finds that the income gap between the wealthiest and poorest families has "increased sharply" in Maryland in recent years. A Washington Post article examines the report. Read more - Thursday, May 1, 2008
Washington Post Article Mentions Meyer Grantee in Article on Hurdles Faced in Applying for Colleges
DC College Access Program is mentioned in a Washington Post article on the challenges that DC students face during the college application process. Read more - Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Ayuda Mentioned for New Partnership to Fight Human Trafficking
Ayuda is mention in Washington Post's Reliable Source column for its new partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank and the Ricky Martin Foundation to combat human trafficking in the DC region. Read more - Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Capital Area Food Bank's New Facility Plans Featured in Post
Construction on a new facility for the Capital Area Food Bank will begin in June and local philanthropists have raised $28.7 million for the project. A Washington Post article gives details on the new facility plans. Read more - Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The Examiner Interviews Bread for the City's Executive Director George Jones
The Examiner's Susan Ferrechio interviewed George Jones, executive director of Bread for the City for its 3-minute interview column. Read more - Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Post Article Features Meyer Grantee's Rehabilitation of Southeast Apartment Building
The Washington Post features the Community Preservation and Development Corporation's $73 million apartment rehabilitation project. Read more - Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Meyer Grantees Honored with Helen Hayes Awards
The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Signature Theatre, and Arena Stage were honored for their work at the 24th Annual Helen Hayes Awards. Read more - Sunday, April 27, 2008
Ayuda Executive Director Quoted in Post Article on Efforts of Local Groups to Deter Illegal Immigration
Mauricio Vivero, executive director of Ayuda, is quoted in a Washington Post article on the efforts of local neighborhood groups to deter illegal immigration. Read more - Friday, April 25, 2008
Washington Post Mentions Bread for the City in Article on Expanded Funds for Needle Exchange
Bread for the City will recieve funds from the District for a needle exchange program. The Washington Post highlights the expansion of funds for such efforts, allowed after Congress lifted its ban on using DC tax dollars to provide clean needles to drug addicts. Read more - Friday, April 25, 2008
Examiner and Post Feature Study on Demographics of DC Public Schools Conducted by Meyer Grantees
A study by the 21st Century School Fund, Brookings Institution, and Urban Institute that looks at racial homogeneity in DC schools is featured in the Examiner and Washington Post. Read more - Thursday, April 24, 2008
Meyer Grantees Featured in Post Article on Efforts to Secure Additional Funding for Rent Supplement Program
A Washington Post article features the efforts of the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development, Jubilee Housing, and Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Fair Budget Coalition). These groups have come together to advocate for an additional $15 million for the D.C. Housing Authority's Local Rent Supplement Program. Read more - Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Frederick Times Arcticle Features Partnership Between Reston Interfaith and Freddie Mac Foundation
A Frederick Times article features the work Reston Interfaith's new initiative, Housing OpportUnities Strengthens Everyone (HOUSE), which works to prevent and end homelessness. The initiative is made possible, in part, by at $500,000 investment by the Freddie Mac Foundtion. Read more - Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Interfaith Works' Volunteer of the Year Featured in Maryland Gazette
The Maryland Gazette has a feature article on Interfaith Works' (formerly Community Ministry of Montgomery County) 2008 Volunteer of the Year Award winner Jenny Nachbar. Read more - Monday, April 21, 2008
WTOP News FM-103.5 Highlights the Efforts of Piedmont Environmental Council in Oppostion of New Power Lines
The Piedmont Environmental Council was featured by radio personality Hank Silverberg on WTOP FM-103.5. The news mention featured the group's opposition to the building of new power lines in the area. Read more - Sunday, April 20, 2008
Washington Post Columnist Highlights the Efforts of Action in Montgomery
Washington Post metro-columnist Marc Fisher highlights the efforts of Action in Montgomery to renovate community centers in Montgomery County, Maryland. Read more - Saturday, April 19, 2008
Washington Post Mentions Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development in Article on Gentrification
A Washington Post article on two women's fight to keep their apartment in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood of Washington, DC mentions the Coalition for Nonprofit Housing and Economic Development. The article also discusses the broader effects of gentrification in this location. Read more - Monday, April 14, 2008
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and DC Appleseed's Poverty Study Gets Press Mentions
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and DC Appleseed Center for Law and Justiced has released a study, Hometown Prosperity: Increasing Opportunity for D.C.'s Low-Income Working Families. This study, which highlights the impacts of the DC's recent economic boom on residents has received a number of press mentions. Read more - Monday, April 14, 2008
Young Women's Project Event Highlight in Examiner
The Examiner highlights the Young Women's Project forum for teen girls struggling with violence, poverty and pregnancy. Read more - Monday, April 14, 2008
Capital Area Food Bank Featured in Post Article on Volunteer Farm Program
The Capital Area Food Bank is mentioned as a reciepient of donations from a volunteer-run farm in Virginia. The farm supplies donations to more than 430 food banks. Read more - Sunday, April 13, 2008
Washington Nationals' Neighborhood Initiative Supports Earth Conservation Corps
A Washington Post article quotes Earth Conservation Corps president Glen O'Gilvie on the Washington Nationals' support of the organization. The Washington Nationals' Dream Foundation will provide funding to the corps for the next three years. Read more - Saturday, April 12, 2008
Boston Globe Editorial Mentions Human Rights First
An editorial on the Guantanamo military prison in Cuba by Boston Globe columnist Derrick Z. Jackson mentions Human Rights First. Read more - Thursday, April 10, 2008
Arena Stage Highlighted for its Expanded Season
A Washington Post article features Arena Stage and its expanded season from eight to ten productions. The article also highlights the theatre's temporary transition to Arlington. Read more - Thursday, April 10, 2008
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Mentioned in Examiner Article on Growing Wealth Disparity
The Examiner mentions new analysis from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities on the growing income gap between the wealthiest and poorest families in DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Read more - Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Washington Post Article on Fenty School Proposal Mentions DC Voice
In a Washington Post article, DC Voice is mentioned as one of the groups opposed to Mayor Adrian Fenty's proposal to eliminate school budget hearings. The hearings take place each year and are inteneded to gather public comment before the budget is sent to the District Council. Read more - Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Casa de Maryland's Executive Director Quoted in Article on Effects of Housing Market on Laborers
Casa de Maryland's executive director, Gustavo Torres, is quoted in a Maryland Gazette article on the effects of the sluggish housing market on day laborers. Read more - Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Capital Area Food Bank and Manna Food Center Mentioned in Post Article on Effects of Economic Downturn
A Washington Post article highlights the effects of the slowing economy on food banks. The Capital Area Food Bank and Manna Food Center are mentioned as such organizations facing both increased need for food assistance and increasing cost to provide it. Read more - Friday, April 4, 2008
Action in Montgomery Successful in Securing Council Member Support for Community Centers' Renovations
The Washington Post highlights the success of Action in Montgomery in securing support for the renovations of five community centers in historically black neighborhoods. Alisa Glassman, lead organizer of Action in Montgomery, is quoted in the briefing that states that five Montgomery County Council members have committed to backing funding of the renovations. Read more - Monday, March 31, 2008
Deputy Director of Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Quoted in Washington Post Article
Iris J. Lav, deputy director of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities was quoted in a Washington Post article that explains the impacts of state budget cuts on low-income populations. Read more - Sunday, March 30, 2008
CEO of Capital Area Food Bank Interviewed on CNN
Lynne Brantley, President and CEO of the Capital Area Food Bank, was interviewed by CNN News Correspondent Kate Bolduan. The story focuesd on the effects of high fuel costs and a weak US dollar on donations to food banks. Read more - Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Signature Theatre has Show Headed to Broadway
The Signature Theatre's 'Glory Days' is heading to the Circle in the Square Theatre in New York. The Washington Post highlights this rare event of a play being transferred from Washington to Broadway. Read more - Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Meyer Grantee Highlighted in Article on Anne Frank House, Inc. in Northwest Current
Jane Stein, co-president of the Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place, is quoted in an article in the Northwest Current. The article is about the 20th Anniversary of Anne Frank House, Inc., which is a partner-organization of the Council. Read more - Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Washington Post Article Mentions CASA de Maryland
A Washington Post article on the climate toward illegal immigrants in Maryland includes quotes from CASA de Maryland staff. Read more - Friday, March 21, 2008
Washington Post Article on DC Schools' '09 Budget Mentions Meyer Grantee
Mary Levy, director of the Public Education Reform Project of the Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs, is quoted in a Washington Post article on the DC Schools' 2009 Budget. Read more - Thursday, March 20, 2008
Maryland Gazette Features Round House Theatre's Youth Acting Program
The Round House Theatre and the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County sponsor an acting class for at-risk youth. A Maryland Gazette article features the program and highlights its impact on the community it serves. Read more - Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Alexandria Gazette Highlights Community Lodgings' Role in Wing Dedication
An Alexandria Gazette article highlights Community Lodgings' role in the new wing of the Fifer Family Learning Center. The new wing is named after Helen S. Lewis, a twenty year board member of Community Lodgings. Read more - Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Arts for the Aging Featured in Article about the Health Benefits of Creative Activity
In a Washington Post article, Bethesda-based Arts for the Aging is featured in an article about the health benefits of creative activity in the elderly. Read more - Wednesday, March 5, 2008
LifeSTARTS Featured in Post Story on Social Needs of DC Schools
Robert Pierre from The Washington Post highlights the efforts of LifeSTARTS in-school team at Johnson Middle School. Read more - Friday, February 1, 2008
Betty Jo Gaines Selected As a Washingtonian of the Year
Betty Jo Gaines, Executive Director of Bright Beginnings and a 2006 Meyer Foundation Exponent Award recipient, was selected as one of this year's Washingtonians of the Year by Washingtonian Magazine. Read more - Thursday, January 17, 2008
Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless Staffer Quoted in Washington Post Article
Sarah Mahin, Director of Development and Communications of the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless, was quoted in an article about Montgomery County's expansion of efforts to help the homeless. Read more - Friday, January 4, 2008
Metro Connection Features Meyer Grantees DC Vote, Arena Stage
WAMU 88.5 FM's Rosiland Jordan interviewed DC Vote Executive Director Ilir Zherka for a series on the Meyer Foundation's 2007 Exponent Awards recipients. Read more - Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Youth Advisers Bring Order and an Empathetic Ear
Curtis Watkins, founder and executive director of LifeStarts (formerly known as the East Capitol Center for Change), a nonprofit organization in Southeast Washington that administers the Violence-Free Zone program, was featured in the Washington Post in an article about youth advisers helping at-risk students. Read more