Working to enhance care and program support for older adults across the District, The Washington Home (TWH) has awarded $435,733 to launch the Ward 5 Community Health & Connection Collaborative, a coordinated effort among 10 community organizations working together to improve health outcomes, strengthen social connections, and expand access to critical services for older adults.

Working to enhance network support for older adults across the District, The Washington Home (TWH) has awarded $424,600 to launch the Ward 6 Sweet Caroline Older Adult Hub Collaborative, a coordinated effort among eight community organizations working together to improve health outcomes, strengthen social connections, and expand access to critical services for older adults.

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.