<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Crimsonbridge Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHILANTHROPY COLLABORATIONS]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:49:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Green Economy: How College and Career Success Fuel a Sustainable Future]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Lauren Kim, Philanthropy Fellow (Winter 2026) The Crimsonbridge Foundation invests in four areas – Education, Leadership, Catholic Initiatives, and the Environment. Though these may seem distinct from each other, an investment in one program area can directly benefit another. College degrees and other valued postsecondary credentials remain a consistent pathway towards career success. Several of our grantee partners are at the forefront of expanding these pathways. Specifically, community...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/the-green-economy-how-college-and-career-success-fuel-a-sustainable-future</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31187ed9f15b15e2620cf</guid><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:19:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2e3eb0_2fe99c781a3f4aa48ca7b29f25de0a8e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philanthropy Fellow Spotlight: Lauren Kim ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why were you interested in becoming a Philanthropy Fellow with Crimsonbridge? Public service has always been incredibly important to me. I earned my Gold Award as a Girl Scout for thirteen years and have worked in nonprofits and the public sector throughout college. For instance, during my time as a Small Claims Advisor at the Department of Consumer and Business Affairs in Los Angeles, I assisted over 500 litigants through legal proceedings. As I learned about each litigant’s situation,...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/philanthropy-fellow-spotlight-lauren-kim</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31187ed9f15b15e26209a</guid><category><![CDATA[Crimsonbridge]]></category><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_e66ca18a1aae47768ef0b52e61cb866d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteer Spotlight: Potomac Conservancy Community Hubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[[Crimsonbridge is pleased to share the following story from Potomac Conservancy.] Albert, a D.C. resident and dedicated Potomac Conservancy Community Hubs volunteer leader, has led nine cleanups across the Potomac River region, removing over two tons of trash with the help of community volunteers. One source of pollution is still getting worse in the Potomac River, threatening wildlife and drinking water: polluted urban runoff. It’s the only source of pollution still growing in the Potomac...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/volunteer-spotlight-potomac-conservancy-community-hubs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31188ed9f15b15e262188</guid><category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2e3eb0_f325a32d5d684f6cb3669edaab29adb6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_874,h_556,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Democracy Solutions Summit Features A Vision for Gender-Balanced Representation in Elected Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our hearts are full and our spirits are fired up after a three-day Democracy Solutions Summit hosted by our grantee partner’s team at RepresentWomen. President and CEO Danielle M. Reyes, Senior Program Officer Robyn Ellis, and Philanthropy Fellow Lauren Kim attended this nonpartisan Summit and are sharing some of the insights from their incredible speaker lineup. Summit Highlights:  Day One covered the Voting Rights Act in its many stages, Ranked Choice Voting and how Iceland has used...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/2026-democracy-solutions-summit-features-a-vision-for-gender-balanced-representation-in-elected-offi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31188ed9f15b15e262164</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2e3eb0_7ca30e1388334822a4eaa14e458aaa92~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_809,h_693,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crimsonbridge Welcomes VIDA Maternal and Infant Health Alliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crimsonbridge Foundation is pleased to welcome the VIDA, Maternal and Infant Health Alliance, a new philanthropic initiative that will be housed at the Foundation. Founded and led by Adrianna Smith Reig, the VIDA Alliance will focus on funding and disseminating U.S.-based maternal and infant health research, with an emphasis on conditions affecting women during pregnancy and the first year postpartum. Smith Reig was inspired to establish the VIDA Alliance upon seeking treatment during her...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/crimsonbridge-welcomes-vida-maternal-and-infant-health-alliance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31188ed9f15b15e26216a</guid><category><![CDATA[Crimsonbridge]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2e3eb0_d94c571e0fae491e8ad4ceb311941903~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_896,h_463,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diocesan Leadership Summit Guides Environmental Stewardship]]></title><description><![CDATA[On January 27-28, 19 diocesan-appointed staff members from across the country gathered for a Diocesan Leadership Summit at the headquarters of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in Washington, DC. The goal of the Summit was to deepen participant understanding of how to implement Laudato Si’ within their dioceses and guide them in preparing an action plan. The Summit represents a new coordinated response to Laudato Si', a 2015 encyclical letter by Pope Francis dedicated...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/diocesan-leadership-summit-guides-environmental-stewardship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31187ed9f15b15e2620d1</guid><category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Catholic Initiatives]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2e3eb0_d099850e63ad4fcb9a880c1f51ea1a0e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crimsonbridge Foundation welcomes 2026 Philanthropy Fellow, Lauren Kim]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crimsonbridge Foundation is delighted to welcome Lauren Kim, as the 11 th  Philanthropy Fellow. Lauren is a junior studying Public Affairs and Sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles.   Lauren will support our communications work in the areas of College Success , Career Pathways , Civic Engagement , and more. She is excited to contribute to the Crimsonbridge mission by advancing community-driven pathways to opportunity. For nearly a decade, Crimsonbridge has hosted a...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/crimsonbridge-foundation-welcomes-2026-philanthropy-fellow-lauren-kim</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31187ed9f15b15e2620a6</guid><category><![CDATA[Crimsonbridge]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2e3eb0_66c43698b0e241559e60058fadda2976~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rooted in Learning: Growing Tree Stewardship throughout Washington, DC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guest post by Vince Drader, Director of Communications at Casey Trees, vdrader@caseytrees.org On December 6, volunteers gathered at The Catholic University of America to plant 30 new trees and gain hands-on experience caring for DC’s growing urban canopy. Across two simultaneous events on campus, participants learned how proper planting and maintenance techniques can make a lasting difference for the city’s trees. These activities were part of a broader initiative to share best practices in...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/rooted-in-learning-growing-tree-stewardship-throughout-washington-dc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31188ed9f15b15e262149</guid><category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2e3eb0_57311e599ad3431c8b226d3d20c2f3b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Launching an Exciting New Program Area in Career Pathways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly half of all American adults hold a postsecondary credential, but millions still lack access to education credentials that leads to fulfilling careers and family-sustaining wages. In 2025, with this in mind, Crimsonbridge launched a new program area, Career Pathways , designed to connect more learners with high-quality training, recognized credentials, and higher-paying jobs, especially in communities where opportunities are limited. Our 2025 grantee partners are helping make this...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/launching-an-exciting-new-program-area-in-career-pathways</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31188ed9f15b15e262155</guid><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Crimsonbridge]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_7f6fb6c73b3e4cacba8bc2249cb24730~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potomac River Report Card and Grade Released by Potomac Conservancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Potomac River Basin stretches more than 400 miles across 4 states and the District of Columbia. In fact, it provides 80% of the drinking water for the 6 million people who call this region home. It’s a vital resource which is why the Potomac Conservancy publishes a River Report Card  every two years. This data-driven assessment uses key indicators to determine the river’s overall health, raises community awareness, and needed action. Which is exactly what happened when they published the...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/potomac-river-report-card-and-grade-released-by-potomac-conservancy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31188ed9f15b15e26220e</guid><category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2e3eb0_ed10ebbca83245edb0a18f7620227193~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_709,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bishop Evelio Mejivar Highlights Impact of Welcoming Communications in the Catholic Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the Catholic Church, communications is an invaluable tool for building and strengthening relationships, and intentionally engaging community members in the life of the parish. In this video , Bishop Evelio Mejivar  shares how best practices in inclusive and bilingual communications are making an impact in the Archdiocese of Washington. In partnership with Crimsonbridge, the Archdiocese of Washington Office of Communications is working directly with parishes to create robust communications...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/bishop-evelio-mejivar-highlights-impact-of-welcoming-communications-in-the-catholic-church</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31187ed9f15b15e2620b2</guid><category><![CDATA[Crimsonbridge]]></category><category><![CDATA[Catholic Initiatives]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_8abca74a5da74392be935d1f888aeabf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_603,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postsecondary Funders Highlight College “Comebackers” In New Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[As co-chair of the Postsecondary Access and Attainment impact group, Senior Program Officer Robyn Attebury Ellis opened the last Postsecondary Spotlight webinar of the year with a topic that has impacted nearly everyone in her family. “Growing up in West Texas, everyone in my immediate family started school and then came back to school, after a long pause, after a career change, after raising kids, for so many reasons. Maybe that’s true for you or for someone in your family too,” said Robyn...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/postsecondary-funders-highlight-college-comebackers-in-new-research</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31188ed9f15b15e262159</guid><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_5dcd52cacdce4f3aa106544fb99d5e77~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_906,h_516,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crimsonbridge Attends International Raising Hope Conference on Climate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engaging the community in caring for the planet has been at the heart of the Crimsonbridge Foundation’s Environmental Sustainability program. So, when the Laudato Si’ Movement extended an invitation to Crimsonbridge’s Founder and Executive Chair Gabriela Smith, CEO Danielle M. Reyes, and Sustainability and Stewardship partner Bill Reig to participate in the  Raising Hope Conference , they were honored to accept. Held October 1-3, 2025, in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, the event marked the 10th...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/crimsonbridge-attends-international-raising-hope-conference-on-climate</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31188ed9f15b15e262167</guid><category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Catholic Initiatives]]></category><category><![CDATA[Crimsonbridge]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_a3b470e35e95418c9bbbe75467200d32~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_996,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mothers returning to college boost family earnings substantially]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guest blog from partner Association for Community College Trustees  (ACCT), written by ACCT Center for Policy and Practice Staff Photo Source: Association of Community College Trustees A Workforce Powered by Student Parents Parenting students are the backbone of America’s workforce. This Student Parent Month, let’s honor the strengths they bring to campus every day. They earn more, contribute to local economies and model lifelong learning for their children. Kids on Campus makes two...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/mothers-returning-to-college-boost-family-earnings-substantially</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31187ed9f15b15e26207f</guid><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_c2ea9fa3146144a79937e4a744262503~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montgomery College embeds support for 12,000 undergraduates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crimsonbridge team loves reading grant reports and then sharing stories of impact with our networks! After a training project recently wrapped up for Montgomery College’s Achieving the Promise Academy, the college shared details about the project. Here is an impact snapshot that features several accomplishments from this project: 72 faculty, staff, students, and community members trained at the 2025 “Coach When You Can” Summit 100% of surveyed participants understood coaching’s role in...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/montgomery-college-embeds-support-for-12-000-undergraduates</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31187ed9f15b15e2620b5</guid><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_cbe30216b928446b8a527c81e94e9b44~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_870,h_636,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonprofits Strengthening the Region through Adult Education: Ten Years of Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Photo credit: English Empowerment Center Launched in 2015, the first program grants made by Crimsonbridge were to organizations providing...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/nonprofits-strengthening-the-region-through-adult-education-ten-years-of-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31188ed9f15b15e262190</guid><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><category><![CDATA[Crimsonbridge]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_2d8f362b5dc04155914fadbfe2e2d7e8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_693,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridges for Schools Expanding Across the United States ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In schools, fostering welcoming communities of belonging contributes to increased family engagement, student success, and school...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/bridges-for-schools-expanding-across-the-united-states</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31188ed9f15b15e262170</guid><category><![CDATA[Crimsonbridge]]></category><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_9aa70b01cee7483e8f5da4c1bfc3882b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_243,h_161,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bringing Students Back: Some Credit, No Credential]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crimsonbridge is pleased to publish new research titled “Bringing Students Back: Re-engagement Strategies for Students with Some Credit,...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/bringing-students-back-some-credit-no-credential</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31187ed9f15b15e2620a3</guid><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_6050f7a6d05b42ed8a43ead2a9acf3df~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_816,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crimsonbridge Foundation Welcomes Bill Reig]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crimsonbridge Foundation is delighted to welcome Bill Reig as Sustainability and Stewardship Partner. Bill brings more than 15 years...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/crimsonbridge-foundation-welcomes-bill-reig</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31188ed9f15b15e26214a</guid><category><![CDATA[Crimsonbridge]]></category><category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_a9a557bb36c3491fb64bb09431db4e0a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_528,h_528,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resources for Catholic Schools to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guest post by Maria Del Amo, Director of Hispanic and Latino Engagement, National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), maria@ncea.org...]]></description><link>https://www.philanthropycollaborations.org/post/resources-for-catholic-schools-to-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d31187ed9f15b15e262088</guid><category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b20ad8_e88f7936e9834e2f8a43a6aa16d6312c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_768,h_402,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gabriela Smith</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>