Foundation Highlights
2003 Archives

3,000 Adoptions Finalized During Foundation-Sponsored Adoption Day

Courtrooms all over the country opened their doors on National Adoption Day to finalize more than 3,000 adoptions of children in foster care – doubling last year's record setting mark. As the lead sponsor, the Freddie Mac Foundation joined those children and the their new families to celebrate the day. »More Information.

YMCA Honors Foundation's Community Contributions

The Freddie Mac Foundation was honored this week with the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington's Foundation of the Year award for its community contributions in support of local YMCA efforts to assist children and families in need. »More Information.

Foundation Funds New Youth for Tomorrow Facility

The Freddie Mac Foundation recently joined the nonprofit organization Youth for Tomorrow (YFT) in the dedication of its new academic/physical fitness facility. The building was in part made possible by a $1 million donation from the Foundation. With the additional facilities, the number of young men and women served will increase from 65 to 100 annually. »More Information.

Baker Honored as a Champion of Children

Freddie Mac Foundation President and CEO Maxine Baker was honored as a Champion of Children by the National Children's Alliance (NCA) and Safe Shores — the D.C. Children's Advocacy Center. Baker was one of four honorees at the 3rd Annual Champions of Children Dinner that recognizes individual's work to decrease child abuse and neglect. The other honorees included: Picabo Street, U.S. Senator Joseph Biden, and U.S. Senator Judd Gregg. »More Information.

Biography Magazine Features Foundation's CEO, Adoption Efforts

The December issue of Biography magazine highlights Foundation President and CEO Maxine B. Baker and details the Foundation's accomplishments in the field of adoption through Wednesday's Child programs. »More Information.[PDF 655K]

Foundation Backs National Adoption Day

On National Adoption Day, November 22, the dream of a permanent family of their own will become a reality for thousands of foster children across the nation, as courts in cities all over the country open their doors to finalize 3,000 adoptions of children in foster care. »More Information.

Foundation Honors CDF's 30 Years, Youth Who 'Beat the Odds'

At the recent celebration of the Children's Defense Fund's 30th Anniversary, the Freddie Mac Foundation joined CDF founder and president Marian Wright Edelman in honoring three youth who have persevered to overcome tremendous obstacles in their lives. »More Information.

Honoring 'Angels' for Adoption Efforts

Together with the Congressional Coalition for Adoption Institute, the Freddie Mac Foundation honored more than 270 individuals from across the country for expanding awareness of the need for adoption and making a difference in children's lives during the recent Angels in Adoption Awards Gala in Washington D.C. »More Information.

Counties Recognize Foundation's Efforts

The Freddie Mac Foundation recently accepted recognition from the Fairfax County and County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors for our ongoing efforts on behalf of children and families. In Fairfax County, the Foundation was recognized for our work to support the Northern Virginia Healthy Families programs. The County of Los Angeles recognized the Foundation for our commitment to foster children through Wednesday's Child. »More Information.

Foundation Presents Comedy Show To Benefit Children's Hospital

Join Comedy Central, Late Night with David Letterman and Tonight Show comedians for a night of laughs for a good cause. Some of the country's funniest comedians will be performing to benefit Children's Hospital on November 10 at the Warner Theatre in Washington, DC. »More Information.

Foundation Co-Hosts Briefing on Adoption

A panel of speakers, including adoptive parent Representative Dennis Cardoza from California's 18th District, presented the unique and significant financial issues surrounding foster care adoption in America at a recent Congressional Briefing hosted by Voice for Adoption and the Freddie Mac Foundation together with the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute. »More Information.

Youth Technology Center Opens Its Doors

During HUD's Neighborhood Networks week, a celebration of how we can improve our communities and youths' lives through technology, the Foundation joined the Community Preservation and Development Corporation in the grand opening of a 7,000 square foot Youth Development Gateway Technology Learning Center in the Edgewood Terrace community in Washington, DC. »More Information.

Field Day Celebrates Elementary Students' Academic Success

For the seventh year in a row, more than 500 elementary school students from J.C. Nalle Community School—one of the Foundation's signature programs—enjoyed a fun-filled Field Day to celebrate and reward their academic success. Freddie Mac employees took time from work to help out with the event, which included a Ferris wheel, rock climbing wall, moon bounce, face painting, ice cream truck and much more.

Foundation, Council of Governments Honor Foster Parents

To recognize and celebrate those who provide nurturing and guidance to the 6,000 Washington area children in foster care, the Freddie Mac Foundation together with the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments presented a gala evening of awards, dinner and entertainment on May 31. »More Information.

Foundation Helps YMCA Open Doors

The YMCA Capital View, the only YMCA and one of the few recreational facilities located in Southeast Washington’s Ward 8, recently opened its doors with help from the Foundation.
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Foundation Creates Emergency Fund

The Freddie Mac Foundation has announced the creation of the Helping Hand Emergency Fund. Helping Hand is a $2 million emergency fund to help support nonprofit programs which the Foundation now funds in the Washington metropolitan area, that have been negatively impacted by the current economic downturn. The fund is designed to help address the budget shortfall that many nonprofits are experiencing. To qualify for funding, organizations must have programs or services that have been supported by a Freddie Mac Foundation grant in both 2001 and 2002 and meet other eligibility requirements. Applications for emergency grants must be received by the Freddie Mac Foundation by 5:00 p.m. on July 2, 2003. »More Information.

Freddie Mac Honored by Washington Business Journal

Freddie Mac was named one of the top corporate philanthropists in the Washington, DC region by the Washington Business Journal. Freddie Mac and the Freddie Mac Foundation invested more than $32 million in the Washington, D.C. region and nationwide in 2002. Total giving since 1991 is $165 million.

Stronger Families Campaign Airs

The Freddie Mac Foundation recently teamed up with W*USA 9 NEWS to provide parents with valuable parenting information. The Stronger Families... Stronger Communities campaign was a response to the growing number of child abuse and neglect cases in our nation. A key to prevention is giving parents the resources they need to help them nurture their children. Throughout April, W*USA 9 broadcast parenting tips, news stories on programs that help families, and our 1 888 number for viewers to request free parenting kits — in English or Spanish. » Parenting Resources