Congratulations to our 2023 Grant Recipients Based on the recommendations of the grants committee, the voting membership voted to determine who would receive our 2022 grant funding. Because of your contributions, we were able to award our "top 2" applicants with their requested funding: ScholarCHIPS, Inc ($10,000) & Glean LLC ($5,000) & The Good News Community Kitchen ($5,000) We will be highlighting our grant winners on our social media and sharing more about them in our newsletter In the meantime, please like & follow them on social media ScholarCHIPS, Inc. IG: @scholarchipsfunddc FB: ScholarCHIPS Glean LLC IG: @gleanrva Facebook: Glean LLC The Good News Community Kitchen IG: @t.g.n.k Facebook: The Good News Community Kitchen |
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Become a Board Member We are recruiting board members AND we want YOU! . Start (or expand) your philanthropy legacy today... . Collective 365 believes that everyone can be a philanthropist, regardless of your income, education level, race, ability, gender. . Join Collective 365 as we work together to change the face of philanthropy while celebrating and investing in Black and Brown communities in DC, MD and VA APPLY TODAY | | |
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Thank You to the Outgoing Board Members Collective 365 launched Juneteenth 2020 with a small group of co-founders and has now expanded to our 100+ member organization that has awarded $55,000 in unrestricted grant funding in Black and Brown communities. This would not be possible without our co-founders and board members. The following co-founders have served as board members of Collective 365 and their 3-year term has come to an end: Allison Gilbreath, Felicia Baez Smith, Dr. Jenaé Harrington. Our founding board member, Dr. Ashley Gaddy Robbins, is also rolling off the board. Thank you for sharing your time, talent, treasure & testimony. |
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Learn About our Grant Winners |
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ScholarCHIPS ScholarCHIPS provides college scholarships, mentoring, mental health supports, and a peer support network to college-bound young adults who have incarcerated parents, inspiring them to complete their college education. Yasmine Arrington, Founder and Executive Director, established ScholarCHIPS after she and her grandmother were searching for scholarships to help cover her future college tuition, but could not find one for teens like her with incarcerated parents. Realizing that millions of other youth like her have an incarcerated parent and would benefit from a college scholarship and mentorship program tailored to their experience, Yasmine decided to create one herself. ScholarCHIPS is the only organization in the DC region that works to achieve the following mission: provide college scholarships, mentorship, mental health supports, and a support network for children of incarcerated parents, inspiring them to complete their college education. | | |
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Glean LLC Glean LLC was created in 2016 with the purpose of creating low-barrier jobs for those in need. Glean LLC was initiated as a commercial cleaning company that both provides excellence to our customers but also opportunities for our community. Over the past 6 years, Glean has provided income and opportunities to over 15 local citizens who were in need. The founder, Nicole Mason, was working in mental health and noticed families who attended sessions often needed stability of income and resources. Glean addresses workforce development concerns by 1) providing transportation for our staff 2) providing a staff employee assistance fund for those in emergency situations, 3) providing a higher pay wage for our staff, and 4) by creating a custom schedule for staff so that they are working nearest to their home (as to avoid extended travel times). Glean specifically reaches out to local residents who are unemployed or underemployed in Richmond, Virginia such as: veteran shelters, Department of Social Services, women's shelters and programs, and local nonprofits and churches. | | |
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The Good News Community Kitchen The Good News Community Kitchen (TGNCK) is a non-profit organization established to rebuild and strengthen communities by fighting hunger, one meal at a time, through hunger relief, hygiene essentials, and workforce development in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC Metropolitan. TGNCK’s largest program is Mobile Meals, which provides hot meals and groceries to individuals and families experiencing hunger, reaching 12,350 unique clients annually. TGNCK is a Black, Veteran, and women-led grassroots organization established in 2015 to rebuild and strengthen communities by fighting hunger, one meal at a time, through hunger relief, hygiene essentials, and workforce development programming. TGNCK began with one woman taking action to help feed people experiencing homelessness, and since then, our network has grown to include thousands of clients, hundreds of volunteers, and partnerships with government, nonprofit, religious organizations, and 26 Title I schools. The necessity and incredible success of our Mobile Meals program have attracted the attention of principals, school social workers, and counselors at 14 additional Title I schools who are eager to form new partnerships with us. That’s approximately 3,500 more students and their family members who are waiting and in need of our services. | | |
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Now Accepting Volunteer Requests Collective 365 want to support our grant applicants 365 days a year. If you have a volunteer need, let us support you. We will share the volunteer opportunities with our membership and allow them an opportunity to volunteer as their time and interest allow. | | |
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| | June is Pride Month which celebrates all of the beautiful identities of our LGBTQ+ community. Unfortunately, what should be a joyous time is a moment of crisis for our country, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community. Click below to take action... | | |
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| | June is National Caribbean American Heritage Month and was established to create and disseminate knowledge about the contributions of Caribbean people to the United States. Visit the official website NCAHM for more information... | | |
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| | Spring into our shop and grab a Collective 365 shirt . 100% of proceeds benefit our grant fund . Adult sizes: Small - 2XL . More color options available . Our hats are powered by Godmama Wear and our apparel is powered by Color & Culture, both are small, Black woman owned businesses based in Virginia. Hats | Short & long sleeve shirts Crewneck sweatshirts | Hoodies | | |
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| | Become a Voting Member for the 2024 Giving Season The "giving season" is the time Collective 365 is growing the grant fund and its membership. The "giving season" is when we invite individuals to join The Collective and give their time, talent, and treasure. Voting membership to Collective 365 is on an annual basis. If you wish to be a member or donor this "giving season", please below to complete an application. Voting members must complete an application and make a $50 (or more) investment. If you are a previous voting member or general member, you do not need to complete a new application, just make a new investment. You have the option of making (A) a one-time donation, (B) a monthly donation, (C) an annual donation. | | |
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