Venable Foundation Annual Report - FY2020

COVID-19 placed unprecedented burdens on front-line food providers, but Venable Foundation’s timely, transformational support gave DC Central Kitchen the flexibility to pivot our entire operation and emerge as one of our region’s most dynamic emergency responders. Thanks to you, we have been able to serve more than 3.1 million meals, launch and scale a massive grocery distribution effort, and establish welcoming and accessible feeding locations in high-need areas across our community. - Mike Curtin, Jr. Chief Executive Director DC Central Kitchen Washington, DC 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 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 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 2020 Recognition Venable’s efforts to make a difference in our communities through financial contributions and volunteer work were recognized in the following publications: Baltimore Business Journal ’s Better Baltimore Awards DC Access to Justice Commision’s Raising the Bar Campaign Leadership Circle San Francisco Business Times ’ Top Corporate Philanthropists To learn more about the Venable Foundation and to apply, visit: Venable.com/Foundation . Contact the Foundation’s director at mwbigley@venable.com . Michael W. Bigley Director, Venable Foundation