OUR REGION | OUR GIVING

Income and Employment

Closing the regional wage gap would transform the financial future for over 120,000 workers, securing long-term stability for families across the DMV.

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Investing in Economic Mobility

Targeted investment is essential to driving regional employment and entrepreneurship. Currently, while $207.6M is allocated to general employment initiatives, only $37.4M is dedicated to entrepreneurship. By balancing these investments, we can create more pathways for residents to move from low-wage roles into high-growth career opportunities.

$35,000

Minimum Target Salary for Low-Wage Workers

Driving Regional Prosperity

Household Stability

Supporting the 600,000 “ALICE” households in the region. Over half a million families earn above the poverty line yet struggle to afford basics.

Living Wages

Moving full-time workers above the $35,000 threshold. Currently, 1 in 5 Hispanic full-time workers earns less than $35,000 annually.

Economic Growth

Increasing the number of families with incomes above $75,000. Closing equity gaps would add over 180,000 families to the region’s middle class.

TAKING THE NEXT STEP

Moving from traditional charity to catalytic Investment

Advancing a future where regional giving acts as a catalyst for systemic change and racial equity across the DMV.

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