Venable Foundation Annual Report - FY2019

access, workforce development, environmental preservation, health-based initiatives, legal services, immigration support, and a variety of other issues affecting low-income individuals, and domestic violence survivors. About the Venable Foundation The Venable Foundation, Inc. was established to promote the health and well-being of the communities where Venable LLP’s clients and employees work and live. The Foundation is annually funded by equity partner contributions. By helping individuals and organizations meaningfully connect with opportunities, resources and each other, we ensure that the firm’s impact reaches far beyond the day-to-day business operations. The Foundation supports a wide range of civic, cultural, and charitable endeavors, as well as public interest law and legal education. Grantees provide deep and meaningful engagement with accessible programs that level the playing field for individuals of all ages. The Venable Foundation is particularly interested in how its grants impact low-income and underrepresented communities, working to eliminate barriers to success. Grantees provide a variety of programs for the community, including out-of-school time activities, arts education, academic enrichment, homeless services, transitional and supportive housing, access to food, LGBTQ+ services, college 2019 Recognition Venable’s efforts to make a difference in our communities through financial contributions and volunteer work were recognized in the following publications: San Francisco Business Times ’ Top Corporate Philanthropists Baltimore Business Journal ’s Largest Corporate Philanthropists Washington Business Journal ’s Top Corporate Philanthropists To learn more about the Venable Foundation and to apply, visit: www.Venable.com/Foundation, or contact the Foundation’s director, at MWBigley@venable.com. Michael W. Bigley Director, Venable Foundation