Coalition of Nonprofit Equity Policy Update
DC Nonprofit Workers Deserve Fair Pay D.C. nonprofits provide vital services—housing, food access, youth programs, healthcare—but too often, the people doing the work are underpaid because the city doesn’t fully cover indirect costs like salaries,...
Celebrating Success: Fair Chance Nonprofit Partner Graduation 2025
We're thrilled to announce the upcoming Fair Chance Pathways Partner Graduation, honoring four exceptional nonprofit organizations that have completed our intensive 8-month capacity-building program. This year's graduating cohort includes four...
Southeast Ministry
Southeast MinistryCoaching strengthens leadership; sharpens mission focusAs Executive Director of Southeast Ministry, Valarie Ashley often felt overworked and under supported. When Fair Chance stepped in to work with her and her organization, she...
WINNERS Lacrosse
WINNERS LacrosseWINNERS Lacrosse uses lacrosse to help underserved youth ages 5-15 reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible young men and women. All WINNERS programs are free of charge for participants, including equipment....
Urban Ed
Urban EDAccording to the DC Department of Employment Services, in certain parts of the city there are more jobs available than qualified applicants resulting in high unemployment rates. For example, in Ward 8 the unemployment rate is 14.2% versus...
Teens Run DC
Teens Run DCTeens Run DC promotes the physical, social, and emotional well-being of underserved youth through mentoring and distance running. When Teens Run DC sought out a Fair Chance partnership, their passionate leadership was brimming with ideas...
School Justice Project
School Justice ProjectSchool Justice Project is a legal services and advocacy organization serving older students with special education needs who are involved in DC’s justice system. According to Executive Director Claire Blumenson, the Fair Chance...
Access Youth
Access YouthStudents who are frequently truant or suspended have a greater risk of dropping out of school, being unemployed or becoming incarcerated. In DC, 8,500 students are marked as truant, 5,200 are suspended, and 3,000 are arrested. Access...
Reach, Incorporated
Reach, IncorporatedStudent gains mirror improved organizational performance Reach, Incorporated (Reach) was a two-person organization with an innovative approach to addressing literacy when Executive Director Mark Hecker applied for the Fair Chance...