Follow the story of Jose Otero as he navigates the complex world of financial aid on the way to the college of his dreams — all with the help of Theresa Atta and Nina Marks of Collegiate Directions. Read the story here.
Collegiate Directions in the Washington Post
President Nina Marks calls for a “common financial aid offer” form, similar to the “common app” that now simplifies the application process for high school seniors. The idea is to simplify the bewilderingly complex business of interpreting financial aid offers from colleges and universities — especially for families whose children are “first in their generation” to go to college. Read Nina’s excellent op-ed here.
Falls Church McLean Children’s Center on WUSA-9
Falls Church McLean Children’s Center will be featured on WUSA Channel 9′s Friday’s Heroes segment, hosted by Derek McGinty, Friday April 9th, between 5:30-6:00. Tune in to see their kids and teachers in action!
Give a Gift Card for Mother’s Day
Check out the Catalogue’s Gift Cards and give something special to the Mom Who Has Everything. A gift card lets Mom pick out her own favorite nonprofit, so you don’t have to guess on her behalf. And no worries about outfits that don’t fit or flowers that fade (Mom doesn’t). If you’re in a hurry, let us know and we’ll send Mom a message saying that her gift card from you is on the way.
CityDance Ensemble and Theatre Lab School Win 2010 Mayor’s Arts Awards: Congratulations!
Congratulations to two Catalogue nonprofits who are winners of the 25th annual Mayor’s Arts Awards. They are CityDance Ensemble for “Outstanding Contribution to Arts Education” and The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts for “Innovation in the Arts.” This is an awesome honor and we at the Catalogue salute you!
Mentoring Today is featured in the Christian Science Monitor
The co-founders’ vision has now coalesced into a thriving organization that mentors young men in the juvenile justice system and helps them to embark on productive lives. Read about it here.
Catalogue Wins Two Awards from Council on Foundations
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The Catalogue has won two Wilmer Shields Rich awards for Excellence in Communications from the Council on Foundations. Founder and developer, the Harman Family Foundation, submitted the print Catalogue in the Special Reports division and this new website in … Continue reading
Foundation Center Interview with the Catalogue’s President
Check out the Foundation Center’s interview with the Catalogue’s President and Editor, Barbara Harman. Patricia Pasqual of the Foundation Center conducts the discussion and Barbara answers her helpful questions. If you’re looking for background and insight into the Catalogue for Philanthropy, here’s an easy way to get it. Listen in!
Fort Dupont Ice Arena on NBC News
FDIA’s “Kids on Ice” watch the Olympics together and cheer on their favorite speed skater and role model, Shani Davis. Skating is more than just something to do on a Saturday afternoon for these kids. It’s necessary exercise, a way to stay off the streets, and, for some, a whole new way to focus their lives and aspire to something greater. Click here to see the inspiring story.
Snow Extension!!!
Because of time lost to snow cancellations and because of the general misery thus caused, we are EXTENDING THE DUE DATE FOR CATALOGUE APPLICATIONS to March 1st. Continue reading