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[Crimsonbridge is pleased to share the following story from Potomac Conservancy.] Albert, a D.C. resident and dedicated Potomac Conservancy Community Hubs volunteer leader, has led nine cleanups across the Potomac River region, removing over two tons of trash with the help of community volunteers. One source of pollution is still getting worse in the Potomac River, threatening wildlife and drinking water: polluted urban runoff. It’s the only source of pollution still growing

Our hearts are full and our spirits are fired up after a three-day Democracy Solutions Summit hosted by our grantee partner’s team at RepresentWomen. President and CEO Danielle M. Reyes, Senior Program Officer Robyn Ellis, and Philanthropy Fellow Lauren Kim attended this nonpartisan Summit and are sharing some of the insights from their incredible speaker lineup. Summit Highlights: Day One covered the Voting Rights Act in its many stages, Ranked Choice Voting and how Iceland

The Crimsonbridge Foundation is pleased to welcome the VIDA, Maternal and Infant Health Alliance, a new philanthropic initiative that will be housed at the Foundation. Founded and led by Adrianna Smith Reig, the VIDA Alliance will focus on funding and disseminating U.S.-based maternal and infant health research, with an emphasis on conditions affecting women during pregnancy and the first year postpartum. Smith Reig was inspired to establish the VIDA Alliance upon seeking tre

On January 27-28, 19 diocesan-appointed staff members from across the country gathered for a Diocesan Leadership Summit at the headquarters of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in Washington, DC. The goal of the Summit was to deepen participant understanding of how to implement Laudato Si’ within their dioceses and guide them in preparing an action plan. The Summit represents a new coordinated response to Laudato Si', a 2015 encyclical letter by Pope Fr

The Crimsonbridge Foundation is delighted to welcome Lauren Kim, as the 11 th Philanthropy Fellow. Lauren is a junior studying Public Affairs and Sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Lauren will support our communications work in the areas of College Success , Career Pathways , Civic Engagement , and more. She is excited to contribute to the Crimsonbridge mission by advancing community-driven pathways to opportunity. For nearly a decade, Crimsonbridge ha

Guest post by Vince Drader, Director of Communications at Casey Trees, vdrader@caseytrees.org On December 6, volunteers gathered at The Catholic University of America to plant 30 new trees and gain hands-on experience caring for DC’s growing urban canopy. Across two simultaneous events on campus, participants learned how proper planting and maintenance techniques can make a lasting difference for the city’s trees. These activities were part of a broader initiative to share be

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

The Potomac River Basin stretches more than 400 miles across 4 states and the District of Columbia. In fact, it provides 80% of the drinking water for the 6 million people who call this region home. It’s a vital resource which is why the Potomac Conservancy publishes a River Report Card every two years. This data-driven assessment uses key indicators to determine the river’s overall health, raises community awareness, and needed action. Which is exactly what happened when th

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