Investing in the Future of DC’s LGBTQ+ Youth
Announcing the Foundation’s Annual Fall Reception set for Friday, Sept 18, 2026 at the Wharf.
Honorary Hosts: Councilmembers Zachary Parker, Matt Frumin, Robert White, former Mayor Anthony Williams, and many more.
This event is possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors: Waymo, UL Standards & Engagement, goulston&storrs, Center for Black Equity, Invariant, ViiV Healthcare, Pitchers DC, Wegmans, and many more!
Executive Director Appointed to DC Commission on Poverty
Executive Director Cesar Toledo has been appointed to serve on the DC Commission on Poverty. Mr. Toledo joins the Commission at a critical juncture as the city grapples with rising inequities and a surge in LGBTQ+ youth homelessness.
TOA Waters Commits to Combating LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness in DC
The Foundation was named by TOA Waters as its 2026 nonprofit recipient through the company’s 1% for Equality initiative.
Reaction to Mayor Bowser's New Announcement
The Wanda Alston Foundation's Executive Director, Cesar Toledo, released the following statement reacting to Mayor Bowser's announcement that she will not run for re-election.
Cheers to Out Sports!
DC's LGBTQ+ athletes and sporting community play a critical philanthropic role supporting queer service orgs. Join us in celebrating their impact!
Wanda Alston Foundation Receives Nest DC’s hatch! microgrant
The Wanda Alston Foundation is honored to be selected as the recipient of the 2025 hatch! microgrant, powered by Nest DC. The award will fund the Safe Nest Project, an initiative to furnish safe, affirming homes for 20 young, Black and Latino LGBTQ+ residents.
Executive Director Named to Out100 List
The Wanda Alston Foundation is proud to announce that its Executive Director, Cesar Toledo, has been named to Out Magazine’s prestigious Out100 list, an annual celebration of the nation’s most influential and pioneering LGBTQ+ leaders across entertainment, politics, activism, sports, and beyond.
Fall Reception: Celebrating Queer Resilience
The Wanda Alston Foundation is excited to host its annual Fall Reception on September 19th! This special event will celebrate queer resilience and mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter under the inspiring leadership of Cesar Toledo, a Harris-Walz alum and a national LGBTQ+ trailblazer.
Wanda Alston Foundation Appoints New Executive Director
Washington, DC - The Wanda Alston Foundation proudly announces the appointment of Cesar Toledo as its new Executive Director, following a planned leadership transition launched in November 2024.
Honoring a Legacy of LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Washington, DC - On May 20, 2025, the Wanda Alston Foundation will celebrate June Crenshaw’s nearly decade of service to LGBTQ+ homeless youth in the District of Columbia. While stepping down from her role as Executive Director of the Wanda Alston Foundation, June will continue serving the community as the interim Deputy Director of Capital Pride Alliance, DC World Pride 2025.