Putting Racism on the Table
When grantmakers in the Washington, DC area grappled with the national scourge of police-involved killings, they found something much deeper: A model for philanthropists to understand racism and work for racial justice.
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Shaping Young Lives
through the Arts
The Cleveland Foundation has a bold vision: To make the arts as accessible as sports in every Cleveland neighborhood. For many of the city's underserved young residents, the impact has been profound.
Making the Right Plays
To address deep racial divides, the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Foundation forge a game plan: Supporting young people of color through promising programs that tackle inequities.
Seeding Rural Opportunity
An innovative public-private partnership between the federal government and leading foundations gave birth to Uplift America. Together, they're targeting persistent rural poverty by supporting local lenders and the rural communities they serve.
Supporting Victims of Domestic Abuse
For victims of domestic violence, seeking help can mean abandoning beloved pets. A partnership between the Community Foundation of Broward and Women in Distress is bringing a pet-friendly shelter to South Florida that should be a model for communities nationwide.
Building a New Place for Mom & Dad
The "silver tsunami" of baby boomers entering their senior years demands new solutions for housing and caregiving. A pioneer in assisted living shares lessons from her work and a promising vision for the future.
Fostering Philanthropy at Work
A partnership between MailChimp and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta offers employees an intensive course in corporate citizenship, and is helping shape a new generation of philanthropists to address the city's inequality.
Earning College Credit for Free
A reform-minded philanthropist has partnered with leading universities to create a top-notch library of online college courses. Students who excel can earn academic credits--and the equivalent of their full freshman year for free.
Training Vets to Inspire Kids
A partnership between the Miami HEAT and Up2Us Sports trains military veterans as coaches and mentors for kids in underserved urban communities. It's scoring big points for both.
Unlocking Support for College
Young people who simply file a free college financial aid form are more likely to go on to college and pursue their educational dreams. Through an innovative partnership funded by the Kresge Foundation, more low-income students are getting the encouragement they need.