Press Release

ARLINGTON, Va., June 27, 2019 – Stand Together Foundation today announced new partnerships with 15 social entrepreneur-led nonprofit organizations working to break the cycle of poverty across America. Selected nonprofits  will participate in Stand Together Foundation’s Catalyst Program, and join a growing national network of highly effective organizations transforming lives and communities. With the addition of these 15 non-profits, […]

ATLANTA, Ga., May 20, 2019 – Stand Together Foundation today announced new partnerships with 10 organizations working to break the cycle of poverty in Atlanta. They will participate in Stand Together Foundation’s Catalyst Program and join a growing national network of now 141 high-performing nonprofits that are transforming communities across the country. “Atlanta is a hotbed of social innovation with […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 25, 2019 – During an invite-only dinner on the eve of the 2019 NFL Draft, with support from the National Football League (NFL) and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, Stand Together announced a $250,000 grant and a nationwide matching campaign to expand upon its support for Café Momentum, a Dallas-based nonprofit with a restaurant and […]

April 3, 2019 (Arlington, Va.) – Stand Together today announced new partnerships with 15 organizations that are helping individuals to break the cycle of poverty in America and realize their full potential. The 15 organizations will be the eighth cohort to participate in Stand Together’s Catalyst Program and join a growing national network of more […]

February 1, 2019 (ARLINGTON, Va.) – Stand Together, a national venture philanthropy group and social change organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty, today reported a total of $30.6 million in investments throughout the month of January, during National Poverty Awareness Month. Through its series of community-based portfolio investments, Stand Together committed a total of $20.6 million to 28 organizations […]

January 31, 2019 (ARLINGTON, Va.) – Stand Together announced today $6.86 million in commitments to conclude its series of community-based investments during National Poverty Awareness Month. The latest grants will enable ten Stand Together partner organizations to increase the impact of their work helping young people achieve their full potential. “At Stand Together we believe in the extraordinary potential of […]

January 28, 2019 (Arlington, Va.) – Stand Together announced today $3.5 million in commitments to continue its series of community-based investments during National Poverty Awareness Month. The latest grants will enable two of Stand Together’s partner organizations – The Phoenix and Face It Together – to expand their work to break the cycle of poverty by empowering individuals struggling with mental health challenges and […]

January 26, 2019 (Arlington, Va.) – Stand Together,  a national organization committed to breaking the cycle of poverty, announced today the launch of its Giving Together Initiative to encourage individuals to leverage their time, talents, and resources to break the cycle of poverty in America. In yearlong support of individual efforts to reduce poverty, donations of up to $1,000 for […]

January 26, 2019 (Arlington, Va.) – Stand Together,  a national organization committed to breaking the cycle of poverty, announced today the launch of its Giving Together Initiative to encourage individuals to leverage their time, talents, and resources to break the cycle of poverty in America. The Giving Together Initiative launches in conjunction with Stand Together’s efforts related to National Poverty […]

January 25, 2019 (Arlington, Va.) –   Stand Together announced today $1.65 million in commitments to continue its series of community-based investments during National Poverty Awareness Month. The latest grants will enable three Stand Together partner organizations – ACTS Housing, Back on My Feet and Mobile Loaves and Fishes – to increase their impact and help more people overcome barriers related to housing and homelessness. “It’s unacceptable […]