Healthy Investments with Darius Graham
While flipping through the May 2013 issue of Ebony Magazine, I stopped and jumped for joy to see DC’s own Darius Graham featured as a “Hero Next Door”. Darius Graham is the co-founder of DC Social Innovation, an incubator for innovative ideas that bridge DC’s disparities.
Darius Graham in Ebony Magazine as a “Hero Next Door”
I met Darius in 2011 after winning a grant from his organization DC Social Innovation. The $1500 seed money helped me to lay the foundation for “Anacostia Yogi”. I was able to offer free wellness events east of the Anacostia River. The money also empowered me to scale up my social media message to reach more residents. The DC Social Innovation taught me how to screw in the nuts and bolts of my social entrepreneurial ideas.
Co Founder Omar Hashmi, (left) Sari Leigh (center) & Darius Graham (right)
I love Darius and his organization because they believe in the little guy (or girl). The organization was the first to reach out to me and support my 2011 “Moms on the Move” mission to bring quality, consistent and cultural wellness options east of the Anacostia River. In 2011, I spoke to his funding community about why healthy women are important for healthy neighborhoods!
His team doesn’t just give money, they give a framework for success. I received legal assistance, graphic design and business guidance. I became plugged into a network of DC’s smartest and most compassionate citizens.
Darius Graham
Chris Bradshaw of Dreaming Out Loud at DC Social Innovation Makeathon
Darius and the DC Social Innovation team continue to support other health projects east of the Anacostia such as the Young Doctor’s Project and Dreaming Out Loud.
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RT @AnacostiaYogi: How $1500 helped launch a movement in Anacostia! Thanks Darius Graham & DC Social Innovation http://t.co/SiSEmtIG …
RT @AnacostiaYogi: How $1500 helped launch a movement in Anacostia! Thanks Darius Graham & DC Social Innovation http://t.co/SiSEmtIG …
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RT @dcsocialinnov: Our grantee @AnacostiaYogi shares how our support helped her launch a health movement in Anacostia! http://t.co/bFLAg …
RT @AnacostiaYogi: How $1500 helped launch a movement in Anacostia! Thanks Darius Graham & DC Social Innovation http://t.co/SiSEmtIG …