Raise DC

Philanthropic investment organization supporting systems change for youth ages 0-24 in Greater Washington. Its work focused on reducing racial inequities and improving educational, health, and youth development outcomes through investments and cross-sector collaboration. Core issue areas included early childhood education, career and college readiness, and boys and young men of color. The organization worked with nonprofits, collaborative action networks, and community partners to strengthen leadership, increase organizational capacity, and inform effective action through data. It invested capital in nonprofit organizations and supported long-term community initiatives. Raise DC is based in Washington, and its archived work continues through other organizations, including Education Forward DC, Martha's Table, and DC Action.