As we await the final results of the midterm elections, one thing we can be sure of is that we must continue shifting power to frontline leaders and communities who are building movements beyond election cycles.
Beyond the lead-up to the midterms, movement leaders have been showing up every day with courage, grit, and creativity. They face an onslaught of challenges, but continue to do the work diligently on behalf of their communities.
By connecting the resources of our partners with the expertise of our movement leaders, we can create a more equitable future.
I invite you to read about the progress these leaders are making to advance reproductive justice and defend our democracy with support from our donor partners.
In solidarity,
Molly Norton
Senior Advisor
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// Food Policy Fund: Donor partner Jane Schmitz is seeding a Collective Action Fund using participatory grantmaking to increase food security and civic engagement through stronger food councils. If you’re interested in participating with or learning more about this exciting work, please contact Molly Norton.
// Heroes of Reproductive Justice: Hosted at Tides, the Jane Bagley Lehman Awards honors advocates who exhibit a deep commitment to social justice through civic engagement and who would likely not be recognized through other channels. This year’s five winners will receive an unrestricted personal prize. Stay tuned for more information about these incredible advocates.
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During Climate Week NYC 2022, Tides Foundation launched its first climate justice gathering in support of strengthening the power of social movement leaders. We brought together Earthjustice President Abigail Dillen and Angela Mahecha, program director at the Tishman Environment and Design Center, in conversation with Kimberly Middleton, our new program officer for climate initiatives. They discussed the impact of the Environmental Justice for All Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and how environmental racism is driving policy.
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Georgia has seen a 54 percent increase in voter participation among the Asian-American Pacific Islander community, thanks to a decade of on-the-ground organizing by multi-ethnic and multiracial community groups, according to Phi Nguyen, executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta. Learn how this Healthy Democracy Fund grantee and others are harnessing the power of local communities to increase voter turnout and protect the voting rights of communities of color.
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We believe a healthy democracy demands and embraces full participation. That is why we strive to build a more inclusive democracy by shifting power to frontline leaders and communities. Tides Foundation and Tides Center have collectively granted $112M+ to support democracy and civic engagement.
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Cyndi Lauper launched her 'Girls Just Want To Have Fundamental Rights' Fund at the Tides Foundation to support abortion access, women, and the LGBTQ+ community. Lauper started the fund in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade and as a decades-long advocate for women’s rights, people living with HIV/AIDS, and the LGBTQ+ community.
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Join us on Thursday, December 8 at 10 am PT/1 pm ET for a webinar that will feature Healthy Democracy Fund local and national grantees and allies. They will share their perspectives and discuss the intersectionality of their work with the political ecosystem, lessons from the past two years, and our path forward to further defend voting rights and foster a more inclusive democracy.
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End of Year Grants Deadline is Nov. 23!
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// All grant recommendations are due by Wednesday, November 23, 2022 for year-end payment.
// All grant recommendations submitted by the November 23 deadline will be paid by Thursday, December 22, 2022, pending due diligence and approval.
// Grant recommendations received after the Wednesday, November 23, 2022 deadline will be paid starting January 5, 2023, pending due diligence and approval.
// To make a grant recommendation, please visit the community portal here.
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