The changing demographics and political attitudes of the Central Valley - a traditionally conservative region of California - demand new strategies for community and civic engagement. To understand the shift in the region and how it is becoming more purple, look no further than the recent mid-term elections. In the race for the 10th congressional district, covering Stanislaus and portions of San Joaquin County, the election was undecided for a week and, at its closest margin, only 1,300 votes separated incumbent Republican Jeff Denham and eventual winner Democrat Josh Harder. A huge...
Overview of the READI Legal Support Fund The Racial Equity Advancement and Defense Initiative (READI) Legal Support Fund is a fund hosted at Tides Foundation led by ABFE, in partnership with Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, Hispanics in Philanthropy, and Native Americans in Philanthropy. The Fund’s aim is to specifically support smaller 501c3 organizations committed to racial equity and racial justice work that are currently facing immense challenges limiting their ability to be responsive to their communities. The Fund seeks to help these organizations build resilience and...
The Emerging Needs Grant (ENG) Program provides immediate financial assistance to organizing efforts in response current events. Modeled after rapid response efforts, the ENG provides $10k to organizations over three months. Region(s) Served: Central California, Northern California, San Diego & Imperial Counties, Southern California, Statewide Targeted Communities: Community-Based Organizations Target Focus/Issue Area(s): Abortion Rights, Child Welfare & Foster Care, Democracy & Civic Engagement, Education, Environment, Equity & Racial Justice, Gender Equity, Immigration,...
At the heart of the Latino Power Fund, we are investing in the wellness, leadership, and collective power of Latino and Latina-led organizations that are shaping the future. Since its launch in 2021, we’ve infused over $9M number and into 200+ unique grantees, fueling their ability to mobilize communities, fight for equity, and protect hard-won progress. What Your Contribution Will Fuel: ● Civic Leadership: Empowering Latino youth and leaders to take on roles that influence policy and change. ● Strengthening Nonprofits: Increasing the scale and reach of high-impact grassroots organizations to...
The Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund provides urgent assistance to families and small business owners through trusted community partners. A special VCCF committee of respected local leaders ensures transparent distribution of resources to address our most critical humanitarian needs. Our priority is helping families with food, shelter, and basic necessities while also supporting our community through the wider economic impact of this multipronged crisis. Region(s) Served: Southern California Targeted Communities: Business, Community-Based Organizations, Individuals Target Focus/Issue...
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