Welcome
Fair Chance builds the capacity of nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of children and youth living in Washington, DCs most underserved communities - Wards 5, 6, 7 and 8 {PDF}.
Fair Chance partners with promising community-based nonprofits serving children, youth and families in Washington, D.C to improve their capacity, strengthen their sustainability, impact and success. Partner Organizations are selected through a competitive application and selection process conducted twice a year.
New at Fair Chance
Fair Chance proudly welcomes the following first-year partner organizations: Alliance of Concerned Men, Center for Self Discovery, Chess Challenge, DC Diaper Bank, DC Lawyers for Youth, DayBreak Ministries, Reach Incorporated, Southeast Ministry, Wilderness Leadership & Learning, Inc. Learn more about these incredible groups on our partner page or on Fair Chance’s Facebook Page.
Since 2002, Fair Chance has helped 57 partner organizations raise more than $2 million in new funds, increase the number of youth they serve by an average of 25%, and expand their programming and impact!
These achievements are the direct result of our unique capacity building strategies that focus on building sustainable, long-term nonprofit organizations through empowering leaders and building expertise. See a complete list of Fair Chance Partner Organizations.
Our capacity-building services including Financial Management & Analysis, Fundraising, Board Development, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning and Outreach and Communications, among other organizational needs. Learn more about What We Do.



