Pathways to Success 5th Annual Leadership Forum Update

Due to the severe weather conditions in the entire Washington DC metro area, The Commonweal Foundation Leadership Forum is being postponed to a date yet to be determined, hopefully in Spring 2010. We realize that many participants would be traveling from far and wide as well as locally to attend the Forum and, in the interest of safety, we have made the decision to cancel the entire Forum for now, and re-schedule for a later date. Given the extraordinary travel constraints due to the blizzard, it is in the best interests of all to cancel the Forum. If you had planned to stay at the Crowne Plaza, Rockville (301-840-0200) or the Sleep Inn (301-948-8000) next door, you will not be charged for your room. Please confirm this cancellation with the hotel where you had made your arrangements.

If you have other questions about the Forum cancellation, you may call either Paula Webber, Director, Pathways to Success Program @ (301) 512-6622 or Jennifer Schauffler, Program Manager, Pathways to Success @ (301) 775-3088.

Thank you for your plan to participate--and we look forward to re-scheduling the Forum and will be in touch with details on the postponed event.

Our Mission

The mission of the Commonweal Foundation is to support educational programs and projects assisting disadvantaged youth. The Foundation focuses on secondary and, to a lesser extent, elementary education. The Foundation also considers grants for educational research and, to a limited extent, health care.

Our Vision

Our vision is that all children living in poverty have the opportunity to break the bonds of their circumstance by gaining access to quality educational opportunities and services, and graduate from high school prepared to enter and succeed in higher education or pursue gainful employment to become contributing members of society.