Foundation First

Goal: $10,000.00

Specific Need

We believe that working families need support in finding quality, affordable childcare, and your donations can help us support these families during the most critical years of development, from birth to 5. When working families have access to quality childcare, they can support the growing Loudoun and Northern Fauquier workforce, which means our businesses, economy and communities prosper.

Foundation First has grown greatly in the past year and half, and is supporting over 4 million dollars in grants, however the organization is needing it's own capital in order to grow and become sustainable outside of the grants we support. We are looking for corporate partnerships, donations, etc.

Mission

The mission of Foundation first is that all children from birth to five have a solid foundation that leads to success. We also focus on unifying our community to promote equitable access to resources for all children from birth to five.

Building Early Childhood Success

Profile

Foundation First is led by a dedicated, passionate team with extensive early childhood education knowledge and expertise. The Foundation First team is supported by an active volunteer Board comprised of community leaders, local business leaders, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and local and state governments. We bring together families, businesses, community organizations and state and local agencies to strengthen existing early childhood education programs and implement new approaches where needed.

Foundation First serves the cities of Fredericksburg, Manassas and Manassas Park and the counties of Loudoun, Fauquier, Culpeper, Caroline, King George, Prince William, Spotsylvania and Stafford. We are actively aware that only 1 in 4 children in our region arrive in kindergarten with the basic skills to succeed. The lack of these foundational skills can impact their educational journey, their future success in the workplace, their personal health and their ability to thrive as an adult. We believe that supporting early childhood education is a smart investment with a proven return.

We are committed to transforming their lives because we know it will change our world.