Maryland leaders feared an economic catastrophe after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed. However, those fears largely never became reality.
Wealth, fame help pro athletes to help others — but leading a charity can be challenging
Heading a nonprofit organization is demanding. Even the most well-meaning athletes can be tripped up by time demands, a lack of administrative experience or just bad advice.
As philanthropists, some athletes look to fans, sponsors while others rely on personal wealth
Some philanthropy experts emphasize that charity is the same whether funds come from an athlete who started a charity or from another source.
When starting a charity is too much, some pro athletes join a nonprofit team
Big League Impact is one of several nonprofits that enlist pro athletes into charitable work.
Frances Tiafoe gives back to College Park youth tennis center via charitable fund
Tiafoe grew up at the Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC) in College Park, where he stoked his passion for the game and developed into a world-class player.
From military families to chronic disease, athletes choose charitable causes that hit close to home
Professional athletes like Billy Hurley III and Anthony Lanier II embrace causes that hit close to home by launching public charities or private foundations.
By the numbers: More than 60 pro athletes in the D.C. area founded charities in the last 10 years
The list included Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook and members of the Washington Nationals, Washington Commanders and Baltimore Orioles.
In Massachusetts and elsewhere, youngsters find healing through art
A nonprofit youth development organization uses art therapy techniques and the power of community to promote healing.
As youngsters struggle with mental health, some get help from peers
With youth spending much of their time in schools, many school-based peer programs empower young people to help each other while building a sense of community.
As Black Lives Matter Plaza becomes rubble, onlookers mourn symbol of hope
A week after D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the mural’s removal — following pressure from the Republican-controlled Congress — workers chipped away at the street.