21 Nonprofits Partner With Bank of America To Boost Economic Opps

A total of 21 local nonprofit partners throughout Greater Washington and the DMV region have received $1.375 million in partnership grants from Bank of America through the first half of 2021. That's according to a Bank of America press release issued Aug. 26.

Combined with local philanthropic investments the bank has made from its $1.25 billion global commitment to fight racial and economic inequality, the total granted locally in 2021 rises to $2.7 million.

The bank's partner organizations offer services and resources to address a range of community needs, with a focus on historically underrepresented and underserved populations and neighborhoods. These organizations, grouped by their primary community impact, are:

• Economic empowerment – Goodwill Industries of Greater Washington; Lift Inc.; United Way of Frederick County; United Way of the National Capital Area

• Entrepreneurship and leadership – Black Girl Ventures; Asian American Leadership, Empowerment and Development (AA LEAD)

• Food insecurity and nutrition – Capital Area Food Bank; Manna Food Center; Bread for the City

• Healthcare and counseling – Mary's Center; Northern Virginia Family Services; Bright Beginnings

• Temporary and affordable housing – Carpenter's Shelter; Casa de Maryland; N Street Village; Cornerstones

• Youth employment and workforce development – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington; La Cocina; DC Central Kitchen; Urban Alliance; Year Up of the National Capital Region

“Our nonprofit partners are doing so much to help families and individuals in this time of need and we’re grateful for the chance to help support that vital work,” said Larry Di Rita, President of Bank of America Greater Washington, D.C.

The bank maintains a charitable foundation with a strategy of responsible, sustainable growth through such partnerships, according to its website.