As food insecurity rapidly grows among older adults in Washington, DC, The Washington Home (TWH) has launched its Healthy Food Access Collaboration – a new citywide grant initiative designed to create a more connected, coordinated approach to food support services.

The Washington Home is re-imagining how community impact happens in Washington, DC. Through a newly redeveloped FY26 grant process, TWH has awarded $4.5M in 2026 funding to 11 collaborative initiatives that unite diverse community partners serving older adults around: shared goals, collective accountability, and coordinated service delivery – all to create a stronger, more connected support system for older adults across all eight DC Wards.

Strengthening its commitment to cultivating strategic partnerships for systemic change, The Washington Home (TWH) is proud to announce its award of $4.48M in new grants to 26 local non-profit organizations, making a transformational difference for more than 50,000 DC-area older adults and the critically ill.

It is estimated that 74 percent of older adults living in the district are aging solo and experiencing social isolation. As we approach the holiday season, often referred to as the season of loneliness, three not-for-profit organizations who focus on improving the lives of Washington, DC residents joined together to provide comfort and joy to older adult residents living alone.

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease.

Following its inaugural 2024 open call for proposals in March, The Washington Home is proud to announce its award of over $4.2M in grants to 31 local non-profit organizations making a transformational difference for DC-area older adults and the critically ill.