[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16618]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE CATALOGUE FOR PHILANTHROPY: GREATER WASHINGTON

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 25, 2017

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask the House of 
Representatives to join me in recognizing the Catalogue for 
Philanthropy: Greater Washington for its contributions to the District 
of Columbia and the region on the occasion of its 15th anniversary.
  The Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington was founded in 
2003 by Barbara Harman, who recognized the need to identity and 
highlight the best community-based nonprofits in the region.
  It has built the foundation of its success based on a rigorous 
vetting process that is implemented by local experts to ensure 
excellence in the programming, finances and impact of selected 
nonprofits. In addition, the organization raises the visibility and 
resources of these nonprofits, connects them with philanthropic dollars 
that fuel their growth and works to create a movement for social good 
in the D.C. region.
  The organization also has a tradition of advocating for and 
supporting nonprofits through capacity-building programs designed to 
strengthen them in the face of rapid change.
  Since it began, the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington 
has demonstrated its impact by raising over $40 million for charities 
in its network, including 200 organizations that operate in the 
District.
  Therefore, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
recognizing the leaders of the Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater 
Washington and their commitment to create a stronger, more resilient, 
more hopeful community that is a better place to live for everyone.

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