Our Mission

The Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation invests in processes and programs that engage resident communities—promoting every person’s potential to thrive and break the cycle of poverty, thereby enabling self-sufficient individuals, families, and communities. Our investments are concentrated in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland regions with a focus on underserved communities and individuals living in affordable housing.

Our Approach

The Alice and Eugene Ford Foundation deploys funds in accordance with our mission, vision, and values, and invests in a highly-integrated set of resources and activities that touch multiple generations of residents in our communities.

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