Woodson Center

The Woodson Center is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1981, the organization employs 24 individuals and generates an annual revenue of $5.4 million. The Woodson Center focuses on empowering individuals and organizations in low-income communities. They offer training and technical assistance to community and faith-based organizations, connecting them with resources and evaluating their impact for policy improvement. Their programs aim to address a wide range of societal issues, including violence reduction, education disparities, criminal justice reform, homelessness, faith-based initiatives, entrepreneurship, and healthcare access. The Center's programs have a national reach, providing training to over 2,600 leaders of community organizations across 39 states. Their initiatives focus on creating lasting change from within communities, helping residents transform their neighborhoods, schools, and lives. Key programs include the Violence-Free Zone youth violence reduction programs, the VFZ Staying True Scholarship Awards Program, the Woodson Center Fellows Program, and the National Community Affiliates Network (CAN). For more information about the Woodson Center and their programs, please visit their website at woodsoncenter.org.