1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (588+ words) New citywide collaboration unites 11 partners to tackle food insecurity through coordinated, wraparound support WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As food insecurity rapidly grows among older adults in Washington, DC, The Washington Home (TWH) has launched its Healthy Food…...

9+ mon, 3+ day ago   (527+ words) BREAKING: Catherine Hoggle found competent to stand trial in murder case December 10, 2025, 5:29 PM College dining halls often have as many options as a restaurant, but without the reservations. It’s a revolving door of students, staff and faculty, with a different…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago   (849+ words) Learning English can help immigrant workers boost their wages, and this group has taught people from more than 100 countries. It also helps students prepare for the citizenship exam. $150 will buy: A tutoring scholarship. The nonprofit helps immigrants advocate for better…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (398+ words) Bowie State University, Maryland’s oldest historically Black college and university, received an unrestricted $50 million donation — the largest single donation in the institution’s history. “She recognizes the value that we bring to our students, but also we’re anchored institutions in our…...

9+ mon, 4+ week ago   (494+ words) Dan Ronan | [email protected] November 15, 2025, 5:32 AM Bowie State University learned late Friday it received a $50 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott — the largest single contribution in the university’s 160-year history. The former wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is worth…...

10+ mon, 9+ hour ago   (304+ words) WASHINGTON — A business in D.C.'s Mt. Pleasant neighborhood is helping feed the hungry. Marx Café is collecting food from the community to serve their neighbors in need. The idea was born when some of Marx Café’s clients were affected…...

10+ mon, 6+ day ago   (526+ words) Kyle Cooper | [email protected] November 7, 2025, 8:33 PM The D.C. region is expecting its first blast of winter weather over the weekend and into next week, and is ramping up its efforts to help the unhoused. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser kicked off what the city…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (213+ words) WASHINGTON — Howard University announced Monday that Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $80 million, making one of the largest single contributions in the university's history. Among the donations, $63 million will go to Howard University and $17 million to the Howard University College of…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (346+ words) Linh Bui | [email protected] October 31, 2025, 1:22 PM Millions of Americans could lose SNAP benefits Saturday because of the government shutdown. A Montgomery County, Maryland, food bank is bracing for the impact. So What Else in North Bethesda provides emergency food support and…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago   (554+ words) World Central Kitchen is set to distribute free meals to federal employees and their families in Washington, D.C., Monday, as food banks sound an alarm about increased need during the government shutdown. José Andrés’ nonprofit, which has provided food assistance in…...