When Julian Haliga, Sr. was a child, he was priced out of Little League. “Little League was a hundred bucks. I couldn’t even play in Little League as a kid.” That experience never left him. Today, Julian leads the Milwaukee Baseball Club Community Center in Milwaukee,...
Renewal and Resilience – The Josephs: Why the Leaders Who Can Save Our Communities Are Invisible
Bob Woodson had a rule for the people he looked for. They weren't in the press release. They weren't at the conference. They weren't applying for the grant or crafting the narrative that would attract the foundation funding. "The quality that makes them effective," he...
Renewal and Resilience – We Were Broke, But We Were Not Poor
There is a sentence near the beginning of the first episode of Resilience and Renewal that stops you cold. Bob Woodson is describing the South Philadelphia neighborhood where he grew up during segregation — a tight-knit, working-class Black community where his father...
CAN Story – Dr. Keli Christopher – STEM Greenhouse
“As leaders of organizations, many of us are so busy doing the work that we can’t be everywhere at once. That’s why it’s such a blessing to have partners like the Woodson Center, who advocate on our behalf.” – Dr. Keli Christopher, STEM Greenhouse Today, we’re...
CAN Story – Luis Villarreal – Master’s Apprentice Program (MAP)
“Your [Woodson Center] gift to us, the mini-grant, has been instrumental in catapulting our graduates forward. Many of these individuals come from economically challenged backgrounds, and some are former inmates. Thanks to your support, they can graduate from our...
Jaiden Hughes – A Renewed Vision for America
The Woodson Center is proud to spotlight Jaiden Hughes, a dedicated supporter who drove 11 hours and back from Lafayette, Indiana to Cape Charles, Virginia to attend A Pathway to American Renewal, an empowering event hosted by the Center. Jaiden, a senior and finance...
CAN Story – The Caruthers Scholars Program
Hope Delgado is transforming her community in Caruthers, California, by delivering "tangible hope and opportunities" through her organization, The Caruthers Scholars Program. This program is dedicated to closing the educational gap that has left the town significantly...
CAN Story – ACEE The Firm Foundation
The Woodson Center would like to highlight our CAN Mini-Grant awardee Gwyneth Brown, Founder of the ACEE The Firm Foundation in Southeast Washington, D.C. ACEE encourages women and children in the inner-city communities to think more highly of themselves, their...
CAN Story – Mommaste
< “The Woodson Center Rising Leader grant played a pivotal role in establishing the foundation for our organization, Mommaste, setting us on a path to sustainability by focusing on developing our infrastructure.” ~ Dr. LeTea Perry, co-founder of Mommaste Dr....
CAN Story – Dr. Keli Christopher
Thanks to the mini-grant, Dr. Christopher was able to expand her Kids Count Program, which inspires children from underrepresented backgrounds to excel in STEM, with a special focus on mathematics through fun activities and games. The program has now grown from...