Care in Action
Grant in 2020
Care in Action is an organization that fights for the dignity and fairness of domestic workers.
Mijente
Venture Round in 2018
Mijente Inc. is a Chicago-based organization founded in 2015 that focuses on social justice for Latinx and Chicanx communities. It serves as a hub for activism, combining digital platforms with offline organizing to inspire engagement and action among its users. Mijente organizes the Lánzate conference, which addresses crucial issues such as criminal justice, immigration, education, LGBTQ rights, race and ethnicity, labor, and climate change. Additionally, the organization provides tools for users to launch online campaigns through its action hub, facilitating grassroots mobilization and fostering a new political home for Latinx activism.
Sister District Project
Grant in 2017
Sister District Project, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Walnut, California, dedicated to supporting Democratic candidates in state elections. The organization operates a network of local teams that connect volunteers from predominantly Democratic areas to assist in various campaign activities. These activities include voter mobilization efforts such as get out the vote initiatives, phone banking, text messaging, and canvassing, as well as logistical support for events and district campaign committees. Additionally, Sister District provides professional training and strategic guidance to candidates and campaign staff, enhancing their ability to run effective electoral campaigns and secure victories in key legislative seats.
Root Capital
Grant in 2016
Root Capital, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1999. It focuses on supporting poor and environmentally vulnerable communities in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia by providing capital, financial training, and market connections to small and growing agricultural businesses. The organization aims to enhance rural prosperity by investing in agricultural enterprises that purchase crops such as coffee, cocoa, and grains from smallholder farmers. Through its initiatives, Root Capital helps these businesses thrive, thereby transforming rural communities and addressing their financial and market challenges. The organization has additional offices in Costa Rica, Kenya, Nicaragua, Senegal, and Mexico.