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Casa de Maryland creates a more just society by building power in low-income immigrant communities. Photo by Carol Guzy

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The Meyer Foundation has four ambitious and highly-interconnected goals for building a more equitable Greater Washington region.

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College Summit is dedicated to transforming the lives of low-income youth by connecting them to college and career. Photo courtesy of College Summit

Meyer grantees are transforming lives by ensuring our neighbors are stably housed, financially secure, and prepared for the workforce.

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Take a look at our newly-restated strategic plan, Advancing Equity.

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July 11, 2018 | By Nicky Goren

Celebrating the Leadership and Legacy of Lori Kaplan

Earlier this summer, president and CEO of Latin American Youth Center (LAYC), Lori Kaplan, stepped down from the role in which she has served for 30 years. In Lori’s total 38 years with the organization, her leadership has solidified LAYC as a... | Read more

June 25, 2018 | By Terri D. Wright Ph.D., MPH

Leaning Into New Work: Our June 2018 Grantmaking

We recently completed our first round of grantmaking for 2018 at the Meyer Foundation! On June 5, our board of directors approved 73 grants totaling $3,205,000. | Read more

June 25, 2018

Meyer Foundation Board Elects James J. Sandman as Chair, Dr. Charlene M. Dukes as Vice Chair

The board of the Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation, a private foundation in Washington, DC, elected James J. Sandman as chair and Charlene M. Dukes as vice-chair of the board at its June 5 meeting. | Read more