ABOUT US

MISSION

The mission of the Washington Informer Charities is to improve 21st century literacy among children and adults in the Metropolitan Washington D.C. area.  In advancing its mission, WIC develops innovative programs and creates scholarship opportunities through partnerships with public, private and non-profit entities that support WIC activities. 

 

ABOUT WASHINGTON INFORMER CHARITIES

The Washington Informer was founded by the late Dr. Calvin W. Rolark, Sr. and his wife, Wilhelmina J. Rolark, Esq., in 1964. We honor them for their dedication to serving the residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Dr. Rolark’s desire was to publish and promote positive news and events that would enrich and educate the community and to help individuals to prosper and help one another.

 

Washington Informer Charities is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that helps children and adults reach their fullest potential through providing opportunities to improve and strengthen their literacy skills. We establish and support programs that improve reading ability, and expand overall access to learning.

Strengthening education, knowledge and the skills of our youth, lead to real opportunities for our children and better outcomes for all of our citizens and the world we live in. Among other initiatives, Washington Informer Charities provides and promotes services that uplift, encourage, and motivate our youth in a positive manner.

– Denise Rolark Barnes, Madam Chair

THE WASHINGTON INFORMER CHARITIES BOARD

Denise Rolark Barnes

Madam Chair

Ron Burke

Vice President

Gail Reed

Secretary