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100k Grant Awarded. The Rotary Club of Washington, DC today announced that a special Centennial Community Service Grant of $100,000 has been made to the Multicultural Career Intern Program (MCIP).
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Our Club meets every Wednesday, promptly, 12:30pm – 1:30pm at the University Club of Washington D.C. Our meetings are hybrid and available via zoom. To request an invitation to join our weekly meetings, click the button below to send us an email. Be sure to regularly visit our Club Calendar for updates.
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If you are interested in learning more about our events, click the link below to our Club Calendar.  Each and every month, we host and attend numerous insightful, energetic and service-oriented events.  Come and see what we’re all about…roll up your sleeves and help us – help others.

One of the Club’s most popular ways of serving our local community is through Grate Patrol DC.  To learn more about how you can volunteer to help us feed the homeless on the evenings of every 3rd Tuesday and 3rd Friday.  Click the button below to sign up today!

Vision Statement

A world of peace, justice, equity, opportunity, and human well-being within a thriving and sustainable environment.

Mission Statement

To transform lives in the nation’s capital and throughout the world through service, friendship, networking, and fun.

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Applications for ROTARY FOUNDATION OF WASHINGTON DC grants now open! To be considered proposals must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm on Friday, January 31, 2025. Apply now. Local nonprofits should use this link to the application form: https://form.jotform.com/243194607979169 Spread the word to local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations serving Washington, DC residents by sharing this post with them.  We look forward to reviewing applications from worthy organizations this Rotary year.  Grants in the following categories will be issued: 🏆Community Service Grants of $1,000 to $5,000 per organization. These grants support projects that demonstrate a need for small capital items or “seed money” for a special service that provides direct and tangible benefits.   🏆Foundation Special Project Grants of $20,000 per organization. These grants support larger projects that demonstrate long-term sustainability and impact. #DCRotaryFoundation #DCRotaryClub #RotaryDistrict7620 #RotaryInternational #community #grants #DC #nonprofit #grantmaking

Applications for ROTARY FOUNDATION OF WASHINGTON DC grants now open!

To be considered proposals must be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Apply now.

Local nonprofits should use this link to the application form:
https://form.jotform.com/243194607979169

Spread the word to local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations serving Washington, DC residents by sharing this post with them. 

We look forward to reviewing applications from worthy organizations this Rotary year. 

Grants in the following categories will be issued:

🏆Community Service Grants of $1,000 to $5,000 per organization. These grants support projects that demonstrate a need for small capital items or “seed money” for a special service that provides direct and tangible benefits.
 
🏆Foundation Special Project Grants of $20,000 per organization. These grants support larger projects that demonstrate long-term sustainability and impact.

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Honoring all who served! As we reflect on those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we sincerely that you for your service. #veteransday2024 #veteransday #honoringallwhoserved #DCRotaryClub #DCRotaryFoundation

Honoring all who served!

As we reflect on those who served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we sincerely that you for your service.

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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! This year’s theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together” Celebrate with us! #DCRotaryClub #DCRotaryFoundation #Rotary7620 #RotaryInternational #TheMagicOfRotary #HispanicHeritageMonth

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! This year’s theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together” Celebrate with us!

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A passionate linguist and humanitarian, Astrid de Vries embarked on her journey to Haiti in 1998, just as she was beginning her career in the Netherlands after studying economics, linguistics, and hotel management. It was during her time volunteering at an orphanage that she encountered the resilience and spirit of the children, sparking a profound connection that would change her life and theirs forever. Astrid quickly realized that even small acts of love, family support, and access to education could transform despair into hope. By 2009, having relocated to the US, Astrid continued her commitment to helping older youth from the orphanage—young adults striving for stability but lacking the resources to achieve their dreams. With her guidance, they completed their education and launched microbusinesses, laying the groundwork for what would become Kids Connection Haiti (KCH). Then came January 12, 2010—a day that would forever alter Haiti’s landscape. The devastating earthquake left millions homeless and claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, creating an urgent need for support as the number of orphans surged. In the face of such overwhelming challenges, the vision for KCH became a beacon of hope. Today, KCH supports approximately 100 young men and women, with over 300 having graduated from our program. With a remarkable 99% graduation rate and 92% of graduates finding paid employment, KCH is making a significant impact in a country where unemployment is a staggering 60%. Through education and empowerment, we are turning the tide and inspiring a brighter future for the next generation in Haiti.

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Briana "Bri" Franklin is a businesswoman, philanthropist, and student debt expert leading the crusade to conquer predatory lending. Having taken on a loan burden that eventually ballooned to nearly $120K through her undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College, Bri developed an acute appreciation for the challenges many student debt holders experience, including diminished ability to establish financial independence, exercise personal freedoms (i.e. starting a family and home buying) or launch business ventures. In recognizing the extent to which debt constraint has become the leading source of wealth depletion, especially for Black women, she established an end-to-end solution spectrum dedicated to addressing the issue, consisting of nationally acclaimed 501(c)(3), The Prosp(a)rity Project, its fintech offshoot, Cadet Prosparette, hit YouTube series, UnDEBTfeated and her high school and college education programs, Pathways to Prosparity. Her accolades include coverage in Forbes, Katie Couric Media, Buzzfeed, and Authority Magazine, winning SXSW's 2023 Innovation Award for Social Impact, being accepted into the 2024 Chime for Changemakers cohort, and being named Visionary Women's 2023 Rising Visionary and a 2023 Aspen Ideas Fellow.

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Bri Franklin | Started With Them But Ends With Us: Defeating Debt to Take Back Your Power | 11/13/24

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Jennifer (Jenn) Wisdahl is the driving force behind strategy and operations at FASD United, the national organization dedicated to supporting individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and promoting healthy pregnancies. With FASD affecting 1 in 20 Americans, Jenn plays a pivotal role in shaping the national legislative and policy agenda to address this under-recognized yet widespread disability. Her leadership approach is data-driven but always centered on people’s needs, contributing to significant organizational growth at FASD United. Under Jenn’s guidance, FASD United has successfully expanded key initiatives, including the Family Navigator Program, National FASD Impact Week, and the International FASD Research Conferences, which have now found a permanent home in the United States. Jenn’s efforts have been instrumental in elevating FASD awareness and ensuring that those diagnosed receive the support they deserve. Before joining FASD United, Jenn accumulated over 20 years of experience in human resources, recruitment, and operations, serving on international boards and advisory panels. She is also the executive producer of the award-winning short film *The FASD Project*, which highlights the realities of living with FASD. Beyond her professional achievements, Jenn is a passionate advocate as the mother of three young adults with FASD, which fuels her dedication to the cause.

Jennifer (Jenn) Wisdahl is the driving force behind strategy and operations at FASD United, the national organization dedicated to supporting individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and promoting healthy pregnancies. With FASD affecting 1 in 20 Americans, Jenn plays a pivotal role in shaping the national legislative and policy agenda to address this under-recognized yet widespread disability. Her leadership approach is data-driven but always centered on people’s needs, contributing to significant organizational growth at FASD United. Under Jenn’s guidance, FASD United has successfully expanded key initiatives, including the Family Navigator Program, National FASD Impact Week, and the International FASD Research Conferences, which have now found a permanent home in the United States. Jenn’s efforts have been instrumental in elevating
FASD awareness and ensuring that those diagnosed receive the support they deserve.

Before joining FASD United, Jenn accumulated over 20 years of experience in human resources, recruitment, and operations, serving on international boards and advisory panels. She is also the executive producer of the award-winning short film *The FASD Project*, which highlights the realities of living with FASD. Beyond her professional achievements, Jenn is a passionate advocate as the mother of three young adults with
FASD, which fuels her dedication to the cause.

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Jennifer Wisdahl | FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders): Prevalence, Awareness & Stigma | 11/6/24

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