“I am blown away by the commitment and caring that these nonprofits have for the communities they serve,” Jill shares. “It’s such a treat to listen to their stories, the passion that comes with them, the humility that they bring – it inspires me to uplift them so they can keep uplifting those around them.”

For most of her professional career, Jill Klein has been on the cutting edge of innovation and technology – from working with professionals in the financial tech industry, to mentoring the rising generation of business entrepreneurs.

Now as a member of Sharing DC, she says she enjoys working with a new kind of innovator – the ‘social-preneurs’.

“Philanthropy is not just about giving money,” Kwesi explained. “It’s more about giving yourself.   It’s about making an authentic connection with those you mean to serve.”

From the island of Trinidad to the urban streets of Prince George’s County, Kwesi & Swafia Ames are building a lasting legacy by giving back and looking forward.

“We need to work together,” Bob Buchanan shared. “We need to come together and stand together for acts of kindness and generosity and create a better and more compassionate community for all.”

From the business community to the nonprofit sector, Bob Buchanan is a master at building connections and mobilizing fellow philanthropists to make a difference in his community.

Since 2022, Martha’s Table has partnered with The Community Foundation to award nearly $1 million in funding to 34 community-based organizations in Ward 8 to support and strengthen grassroots nonprofits doing critical work in their community.

A valued partner of the Health Equity Fund, AsylumWorks provides a pathway for asylum seekers to turn their lived-in experience into a meaningful career in case management.

As a leading advocate for ‘the forgotten middle’, Gabby Mulnick Majewski and her team are working to ‘lower the bar’ by removing barriers to accessible legal services for DC residents.