California Wildfire Relief
The Venable Foundation has contributed $50,000 to support the California wildfire relief efforts. Two grants of $25,000 each will assist World Central Kitchen and the California Community Foundation's Wildfire Recovery Fund.
"With more than 140 Venable attorneys and business professionals living and working in the Los Angeles area, our hearts go out to our colleagues, their neighbors, and all those impacted by the devastating wildfires," said Robert Waldman, president of the Venable Foundation.
Connecting With Our Communities
The Venable Foundation is proud to support organizations with close ties to our communities. Many of the firm's attorneys are personally and professionally involved with the organizations we support and are passionate about their missions. In this issue, we spotlight some of these attorneys and the grantees important to them.
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation
"Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation does so much to help residents of Central Brooklyn's lower-income neighborhoods to move toward economic equity. I'm proud that the Venable Foundation provides support to this 57-plus year-old community development organization." – Susan Golden, partner in New York City
The Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation (Restoration) is dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap in Central Brooklyn's lower income neighborhoods. Restoration was founded in 1967 as the nation's first community development corporation. Funding from the Venable Foundation underwrites the organization's vision of a flourishing and equitable Brooklyn community through its financial education, career development, and entrepreneurship programs.
"I Have A Dream" Foundation
"Since my involvement with the 'I Have a Dream Foundation' began in 2013, I've seen how the organization is uniquely built to assist children from underprivileged backgrounds at early ages and provide mentorship and guidance from elementary school through college. Its track record of success is unparalleled, opening doors for many who would otherwise find it shut." – William J. Briggs II, partner in Los Angeles
The "I Have A Dream" Foundation provides social, emotional, and academic support to young people in low-income communities in Los Angeles, from kindergarten through college, along with guaranteed tuition support. Through mentorship programs, college prep services, and financial assistance, the foundation empowers these students to build brighter futures. Venable Foundation's support ensures these children have the opportunity to pursue higher education and achieve their dreams.
Ingenuity
"I am proud to serve as a board member of Ingenuity and work closely with this organization to support its important work. Ingenuity's mission is to ensure every student, in every grade, in every Chicago Public School, has access to a quality arts education." – Desirée Moore, partner in Chicago
Ingenuity aims to increase access to arts education throughout Chicago public schools by advocating for stronger policies that ensure the arts are available to all students, while investing directly in schools to bolster arts programming. The Venable Foundation supports a wide variety of arts and cultural endeavors that demonstrate clear impact and open the doors for students to engage in deep arts experiences.
Manna House
"I began serving breakfast at Manna House every other Wednesday morning more than 10 years ago as part of my church's mission there. On occasion my adult children and their spouses join me on holidays to serve meals." – Bruce Parker, partner in Baltimore
Manna House offers meals and assistance to the homeless, poor, and needy of Baltimore through daily hot breakfast and support services. At their daytime drop-in center, Manna House offers case management, shower access, and health workshops and clinics to those in need. Support from the Venable Foundation empowers Manna House to contribute toward their clients' independence and stability.
Safe & Sound
"I'm proud to serve on the board of Safe & Sound, whose vital work to protect children from abuse, neglect, and trauma makes an immeasurable impact within the San Francisco Bay Area. Over the last 20 years, Safe & Sound's programs have reached over 200,000 individuals, playing a key role in strengthening families, building communities, and nurturing childhood." – Becca Chappell, partner in San Francisco
Safe & Sound partners with communities and families in the Bay Area to prevent and reduce the impact of childhood abuse, neglect, and trauma through workshops and advocacy. By offering classes and workshops, outreach to families, and their hotline for parents in need, Safe & Sound helps build community and nurture childhood. The Venable Foundation's support aids their vital work in empowering children and supporting families.