" In this time of national economic crisis , foundations are being called upon more than ever to help in our nation 's communities . Now is not the time to distract the foundation community away from focusing on funding their individual foundation missions , whether it is diabetes research , sparking kids ' interests in science , cleaning up our waterways or - in the case of my program - providing inner-city youth job training and academic skills through community service . Diversity of mission is what makes the philanthropic community vibrant and essential , not just for solutions to today 's problems but for tomorrow 's challenges , " notes Rosemary Becchi , Executive Director of the Capital Area REACH Program .