Washington Forrest
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For well over a decade, the Washington Forrest Foundation has been a steady and consistent partner to the Literacy Council, providing funding for all four of its educational programs and for general operating expenses, a particularly helpful type of funding that allows the Literacy Council much needed flexibility in allocating funds where they're most urgently needed.
*The Washington Forrest Foundation was established in 1968 by Benjamin M. Smith (1884-1975) with the donation of real estate, including property at the intersection of N. Beauregard Street and W. Braddock Road, known as Washington Forrest. Through his work as an Arlington realtor and developer, he developed a deep interest in local residents. His strong religious faith also instilled in him a desire to serve his community. His particular interests were the youth, the elderly, and the United Methodist Church, but he gave his time and financial resources to a wide variety of community activities, reflecting his belief in a comprehensive approach to local needs. * Language taken from the Washington Forrest Foundation policy statement; used with permission of the Washington Forrest Foundation.
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