OUR SERVICES
WE SUPPORT
We help improve 21st century literacy among children and adults in the metropolitan DC area through innovative programs, scholarship opportunities, and public private partnerships
WE EDUCATE
We’re positively impacting lives and the communities we serve, through internships, mentoring and professional training to children and adults via educational and literacy programs
WE RALLY
We help spur collaboration by enlisting like-minded partners within government, the private sector, and non-profits, who provide resources to help our children and adults succeed
WE CARE
Our foundation began with a vision to improve literacy for every child and adult no matter who they are or where they live. We harbor love, hope, promise, and inspiration to those we serve.
empowering communities throughout the region
“Our foundation began with a vision to improve literacy for every child and adult no matter where they live”
“Washington Informer Charities was founded by Dr. Calvin Rolark, Sr.
The Wilhelmina J. Rolark Scholarship
Established to aid high school seniors who have demonstrated a passion in community service and social advocacy.
The Calvin W. Rolark Scholarship
Established to aid high school seniors who have demonstrated a desire to pursue a career in communications, journalism, broadcast media or media technology.
Spelling Bee History
LATEST UPDATES
2024 Prince George’s County Annual Spelling Bee – March 1, 2024
The 2024 Prince George’s County Spelling Bee is presented by The Washington Informer and Washington Informer Charities. Prince George’s County’s top fifth through eighth grade spellers will compete for a chance to represent the county in the Scripps National Spelling...
2023 African American Heritage Tour – June 24, 2023
Each year The Washington Informer and Washington Informer Charities plan and host an event related to the Arts and Culture of the African American Community out in the community that is a day of interaction and remembrance of the African American heritage. This year,...
2023 DC Annual Spelling Bee {Video}
PURPOSE Scripps, a diversified multi-media company, established the National Spelling Bee to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabulary, learn concepts, and develop correct English that will help them all their lives. Spellers experience the...
2023 Prince George’s County Annual Spelling Bee {Video}
Washington Informer Hosts Competitive 2023 County Spelling Bee PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTYBy Richard D. ElliottWI Contributing Reporter With a crowd of more than 300 family members, teachers and special supporters, 25 students competed for the title of winner at the 2023...
39th Annual Spelling Bee {Video}
Prince George’s County Spelling Bee {Video}
28 Days / 28 Ways Black Literacy Matters
STATESMAN FREDERICK DOUGLASS WROTE THAT “KNOWLEDGE MAKES A MAN UNFIT TO BE A SLAVE.” THE WASHINGTON INFORMER CHARITIES BELIEVES LITERACY REMAINS THE CORNERSTONE OF KNOWLEDGE, AS WELL AS A PASSPORT TO GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP. BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2021 KICKS OFF OUR YEAR-LONG...
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