By strategically investing in targeted economic development projects, this fund aims to stimulate local entrepreneurship and create sustainable job opportunities.The theory of change centers on the belief that empowering individuals with skills, resources, and access to capital will lead to increased income, improved livelihoods, and overall community wellbeing. Through ongoing assessment and adaptation of interventions, the fund seeks to catalyze a positive economic cycle, fostering self-sufficiency and resilience in the communities it serves.
 
Why Now: With a commitment to equity, the fund seeks to bridge the widening economic gaps exacerbated by the pandemic, promoting inclusive economic growth and opportunities for historically underinvested populations. By focusing on economic development as a means to achieve social justice, the fund aims to create a more just and resilient society, acknowledging that economic empowerment is a crucial pathway to dismantling barriers and fostering equal access to opportunities.
 
Organizations our fund is supporting:
 
PolicyLink
Local Initiatives Support Corp. (LISC)
Social Finance, Inc.
 
We thank you for your contributions.
 
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To learn more about these important issues here are some resources:
 
To Watch:  PolicyLink | Michael McAfee | Skoll Awardee 2023 | Shortened 
 
To Listen: Moving the Needle (Spotify)
 
To Read: LISC Institute for Community Power