RSVP Today! Just Health with Dr. Dayna Bowen Matthew - November 16

Join Many Hands on Wednesday, November 16 for a compelling discussion of racial inequities in the US health care system with Dr. Dayna Bowen Matthew, dean of The George Washington University Law School and author of the bestselling Just Medicine: A Cure for Racial Inequality in American Health Care and the recently released Just Health: Treating Structural Racism to Heal America. Dr. Matthew is a leader in public health and civil rights law who focuses on disparities in health, health care, and the social determinants of health. The first woman to lead GW Law, she is working with scholars across the university to establish the Equity Institute Initiative at GW, with the mission of creating a university-wide research institute to support research and pedagogy that advances racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic equity in the United States and globally.

Many Hands Board member Dianne Rudo will moderate the discussion, which will take place on Zoom. All are welcome to join the conversation. Invite a friend!

When: Wednesday, November 16, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Where: Zoom

Please email Anna Gunnarsson Pfeiffer at events@manyhandsdc.org with any questions about the program.

Last Call! Grant Applications Due November 18

Many Hands is accepting applications through Friday, November 18 for grants to be awarded in May 2023. All applications must be submitted through our online portal. The members of Many Hands make four grants each year--one $100,000 Impact Grant and three Partner Grants ($67,000 each in 2022)--to nonprofits serving and empowering Washington, DC area women, children, and families in socioeconomic need. All grants provide unrestricted funding. Click here for more information about our eligibility criteria, application, and grant process, and click here to watch the recording of the October 18 applicant call.

Members of Many Hands and other local collective giving groups are partnering with the Catalogue for Philanthropy to underwrite the Community Choice Awards at Community Changemakers 2022 on Wednesday, November 9 at Planet Word. The event will introduce the Catalogue's 2022-23 class of nonprofit partners and celebrate 20 years of trusting, supporting, and connecting local community-based organizations. Throughout the evening, you'll get to meet 60+ nonprofits addressing some of the most important issues affecting our region and learn about how you can join them in making a difference locally. You'll also have an opportunity to cast your vote for the recipients of the 2022 Community Choice Awards while enjoying great company, food, and drink in a vibrant new space!

When: Wednesday, November 9, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Where: Planet Word Museum, 925 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

Many Hands has ten tickets to the event to share with members. Click here before Monday, November 7 to reserve a free ticket. Or click here to purchase tickets from the Catalogue.

We want to make it easy for you to give to Many Hands and support local profits and collective giving. You can make your gift by credit card through our website or send a check to Many Hands at PO Box 15048, Chevy Chase, MD 20825. If your employer will match your gift, please contact Margaret Vassilikos at treasurer@manyhandsdc.org to ensure a smooth transaction.

We also offer a number of payment options that may offer tax advantages, including:

Please consult a financial advisor about the tax implications of these options and contact us at treasurer@manyhandsdc.org if you have questions about how to make your gift.

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Last month, Philanos hosted a thought-provoking conversation with Pia Infante, senior fellow at the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, and Kaci Patterson, founder and chief architect of the Black Equity Collective. Philanos board member Deepika Andavarapu moderated the discussion, which explores what it means to redistribute power in the funder/nonprofit relationship and how funders can see themselves more as facilitators than decisionmakers. To learn more about trust-based philanthropy, explore the resources available at the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, including their podcasts and blog.

 Many Hands leverages the power of collective giving to support nonprofits serving and empowering Washington, DC area women, children, and families in socioeconomic need. Many Hands is a 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. EIN: 51-0486987.