“You Are Worthy; Let’s Go.” A Racial Justice Fund in St. Louis Plans a 100-Year Commitment to Change

“You Are Worthy; Let’s Go.” A Racial Justice Fund in St. Louis Plans a 100-Year Commitment to Change

When the participatory Racial Healing + Justice Fund in St. Louis got started, it was intended as a three-year pilot program. Now, its founders are committed to a long-term vision of change.

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How One Funder Uses All the Tools in Its Kit—Including Advocacy—to Improve Children's Lives

How One Funder Uses All the Tools in Its Kit—Including Advocacy—to Improve Children's Lives

The St. Louis-based Deaconess Foundation funds efforts to support the health and well-being of young people in the region, using an array of grants, mission-related investments and advocacy.

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Interested in Advancing Racial Healing and Justice? This Fund Has Lessons About How It’s Done

Interested in Advancing Racial Healing and Justice? This Fund Has Lessons About How It’s Done

Announced a month after George Floyd’s murder, this St. Louis-based participatory grantmaking fund has drawn backing from numerous funders for its racial healing and justice mission. Community members are in charge.

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