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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 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

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

Nearly half of all American adults hold a postsecondary credential, but millions still lack access to education credentials that leads to fulfilling careers and family-sustaining wages. In 2025, with this in mind, Crimsonbridge launched a new program area, Career Pathways , designed to connect more learners with high-quality training, recognized credentials, and higher-paying jobs, especially in communities where opportunities are limited. Our 2025 grantee partners are helpin

For the Catholic Church, communications is an invaluable tool for building and strengthening relationships, and intentionally engaging community members in the life of the parish. In this video , Bishop Evelio Mejivar shares how best practices in inclusive and bilingual communications are making an impact in the Archdiocese of Washington. In partnership with Crimsonbridge, the Archdiocese of Washington Office of Communications is working directly with parishes to create robu

As co-chair of the Postsecondary Access and Attainment impact group, Senior Program Officer Robyn Attebury Ellis opened the last Postsecondary Spotlight webinar of the year with a topic that has impacted nearly everyone in her family. “Growing up in West Texas, everyone in my immediate family started school and then came back to school, after a long pause, after a career change, after raising kids, for so many reasons. Maybe that’s true for you or for someone in your family t

Guest blog from partner Association for Community College Trustees (ACCT), written by ACCT Center for Policy and Practice Staff Photo Source: Association of Community College Trustees A Workforce Powered by Student Parents Parenting students are the backbone of America’s workforce. This Student Parent Month, let’s honor the strengths they bring to campus every day. They earn more, contribute to local economies and model lifelong learning for their children. Kids on Campus ma

The Crimsonbridge team loves reading grant reports and then sharing stories of impact with our networks! After a training project recently wrapped up for Montgomery College’s Achieving the Promise Academy, the college shared details about the project. Here is an impact snapshot that features several accomplishments from this project: 72 faculty, staff, students, and community members trained at the 2025 “Coach When You Can” Summit 100% of surveyed participants understood coac