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Guest post by Maria Del Amo, Director of Hispanic and Latino Engagement, National Catholic Educational Association Catholic educators from all over the United States often join one of the National Catholic Educational Association’s (NCEA) virtual Professional Learning Network meetings via video. At first glance, it looks like a simple grid of names and pictures representing different Catholic schools, dioceses and communities. But for those on the screen, this is where valuab

Whether it's preparing a new generation of leaders to run for office, training election officials on complex electoral rules, or equipping classrooms with the tools to teach the next generation about civic participation, this year's Crimsonbridge Foundation Civic Engagement partners are helping more Americans take part in nonpartisan civic engagement and education. The Crimsonbridge Foundation is partnering with four organizations to support nonpartisan civic engagement effor

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

Source: Center for Civic Design Building nonpartisan elections materials that every voter can understand is a real challenge for elections officials today, many of whom are serving in unpaid or part-time roles while managing a complex set of voting rules. Crimsonbridge Foundation partner Center for Civic Design is helping election officials in jurisdictions large and small across the US to make the voting process easier to understand, with a particular focus on Ranked Choice

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