Lever Fund is a philanthropic nonprofit that propels youths from low-income families in the National Capital Region toward their first, well-paying job by leveraging donor funds for maximum impact through our expertise. The National Capital Region (or DMV) boasts some of the greatest wealth in the world—yet more than 400,000 of our neighbors live on less than $24,600 per year for a family of four, and over 1 million endure lives of chronic financial instability. If we are to lift our region’s low-income families out of poverty, we must find a new way. Landing that first employment with regular pay and benefits is critical to breaking the cycle of poverty. Lever Fund invests in and partners with a network of organizations that expose 14 to 21 year olds to real life work situations through internships, training, and networking events. For donors, we offer the convenience and satisfaction of tailor-made portfolios of charitable investments that fit their preferences and promise high impact. To learn more, visit https://www.leverfund.org/. Lever Fund is modeled after Robin Hood Foundation (New York City, NY), the largest poverty-fighting organization in NYC, and is part of a family of sister organizations, including A Better Chicago (Chicago, IL), Slingshot (Memphis, TN), and Tipping Point (San Francisco, CA). All of us apply metrics, emphasize impact, and are committed to producing solid results. Join us to fight poverty right here and make the National Capital Region economically equitable for all.