NEIGHBORS IN NEED | “Help Those in Need” by Terri Lee Freeman (WAMU, 11/23) – “Requests [to the Neighbors in Need Fund] have already reached $8.4 million, more than two and a half times the amount donated so far.”
HEALTH | “A new health clinic for those who need medical attention but are unable to afford it” opens in Rockville. Funders include WG member Healthcare Initiative Foundation. (Gazette, 11/25)
FUNDRAISING | A group of mostly DC-based nonprofits are working together to win at least $25,000 and up to $1 million on Facebook from the Chase Community Challenge. (HuffPo, 11/24)
CAPACITY BUILDING | Center for Neighborhood Enterprise (CNE) announces grant opportunities for faith-based and community-based organizations serving Wards 5, 6, 7, and 8 in Washington, DC. (Fdn Center blog, 11/25)
DC SCHOOLS | Court defends Rhee’s layoffs (WaPo, 11/25)
ADOPTION | Bill to extend adoption subsidies to 21 could save D.C. millions, study finds (WaPo, 11/25)
Now remember people… don’t overdo it. You don’t want to have to break out the Thanksgiving pants. Have a safe and wonderful weekend.
