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Guest post by Barbara Quisquinay, Hispanic Enrollment & Marketing Coordinator, Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington Barbara Quisquinay Our Catholic school family is growing. We have increased Hispanic student enrollment from 10% (in 2016) to 19% this year in the Archdiocese of Washington. This remarkable achievement reflects not only the dedication of our staff members, but also the commitment of our pastors, principals, family liaisons, and volun

Guest post by Emily Fairbanks One year ago, I was setting up my classroom for my first year of teaching after graduating from the Catholic University of America. This summer, I returned to the Crimsonbridge Foundation as a Senior Philanthropy Fellow to support the Foundation’s Bridges for Schools program for a third summer. My experience as a 4th grade teacher in the Diocese of Arlington has given me a deeper appreciation of the Catholic education work that Crimsonbridge supp

In Baltimore, residents are imagining a greener future, with more shade, cleaner air, and trees selected and planted by the community. This vision is the heart of Baltimore Tree Trust's new Community Forestry Pilot, launched in 2026. Neighborhoods Park Circle and Pimlico Terrace both embraced the opportunity immediately. Why this matters Baltimore's tree canopy is unevenly distributed, a legacy that shapes public health today. Certain neighborhoods, including Park Circle an

In a recent conversation, Crimsonbridge partner SkillUp shared updates on the growth of their training platform over the last year, emerging research on learner attitudes, and how data and AI can serve the millions of American workers navigating their way to meaningful careers. Growing Interest in Healthcare Professions and Skilled Trades Source: SkillUp Five years ago, SkillUp recognized that technology careers dominated the aspirations of workers ages 18 to 24 using their p

Did you know that a unique partnership between Grantmakers for Education (GFE) and the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) has created more than 35 research-informed resources for postsecondary funders? Photo source: Grantmakers for Education This summer, SREE graduate researchers will engage in ten-week fellowships to explore innovations and seek solutions on issues of interest today. As the co-chair of GFE’s Postsecondary Impact group, Crimsonbridge

Photo Source: Joshua van Cleef In celebration of Earth Day, National Catholic Reporter highlighted the Laudato Si' efforts as part of the 19 dioceses engaged in the inaugural national training program to create Laudato Si' inspired ecological action plans. Crimsonbridge Group, in partnership with the Crimsonbridge Foundation, Catholic Extension Society, FADICA - Catholic Philanthropy Network, the Laudato Si' Working Group, Catholic Climate Covenant, Catholic Energies Service

Photo Source: Rock Creek Conservancy Washington, DC – Four years ago, the Crimsonbridge Foundation announced its first round of environmental sustainability grants to five local organizations during Earth Month. Since then, the Foundation has steadily grown its work in sustainability to include tree canopy expansion, water quality restoration, biodiversity and native plant promotion, conservation training and volunteerism, and green workforce development. It now counts more

By Lauren Kim, Philanthropy Fellow (Winter 2026) The Crimsonbridge Foundation invests in four areas – Education, Leadership, Catholic Initiatives, and the Environment. Though these may seem distinct from each other, an investment in one program area can directly benefit another. College degrees and other valued postsecondary credentials remain a consistent pathway towards career success. Several of our grantee partners are at the forefront of expanding these pathways. Specifi

Why were you interested in becoming a Philanthropy Fellow with Crimsonbridge? Public service has always been incredibly important to me. I earned my Gold Award as a Girl Scout for thirteen years and have worked in nonprofits and the public sector throughout college. For instance, during my time as a Small Claims Advisor at the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs in Los Angeles, I assisted over 500 litigants through legal proceedings. As I learned about each litigant’s

The Laudato Si’ initiative brings together trusted partners united in mission to support environmental sustainability work within the U.S. Catholic Church. It is shaping a framework rooted in collaboration, guided by respect, and aligned with the Church’s call to stewardship and care for creation. The new Laudato Si’ Leadership Cohort marks an important step in helping dioceses move from design to implementation. Convened by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (U