W.K. Kellogg Foundation

Revolutionizing food access—one meal at a time. Everytable isn’t just serving up scratch-made, affordable meals — they’re changing the game on health equity. Through their Social Equity Franchise Program, they’re turning store managers into business owners, creating opportunities for economic mobility. It’s more than food — it’s a movement. Hear from Everytable’s founder and CEO, Sam Polk, CFA, on how this model is transforming lives and communities.

As Global Fellow Maria Cristina de Araujo said, we won’t know what our communities need if we’re not there. For the past two years, our Global Fellows Network has had the privilege of immersing in an unforgettable community empowerment experience in northeast Brazil. Through music, dance, cooking and hands-on learning, they connected with the quilombo community of Baixada Maranhão — descendants of formerly enslaved Black and Indigenous people — gaining invaluable insights on resilience, tradition and collective progress. The lessons learned go beyond cultural exchange — they inspire new ways for our fellows to strengthen their communities. Read more about Cazumbada and how this experience is shaping impactful leadership: https://lnkd.in/eeXKrE3m #HowWeLead #CommunityEmpowerment #CulturalExchange

If you’re looking to build a more inclusive workplace but are unsure where to start, you’re not alone. We created the #ExpandingEquity Core Program as a place where leaders can convene and share best practices and learnings in their journeys to build workplaces based on opportunity, fairness and respect. This free, four-month course equips leaders with the tools needed to plan and implement actionable strategies to create a workplace where all employees feel like they belong. If you’re curious to hear more, attend our next Core Program Info Session on Tues., March 25: https://lnkd.in/egQ8AYUe

What do we have in common? More than we think. We’re proud to introduce COMMON GOOD JXN, a new series exploring healing by challenging the narratives that divide us and fostering deeper connections. With so many contributors to distance – social, economic and physical — finding common ground can be difficult. However, through real conversations, young people in Jackson, Miss. are unpacking long-held misconceptions and discovering how shared experiences bring us closer. Click here to learn more about COMMON GOOD JXN: https://lnkd.in/eFAKwJBf

From investing in maternal health clinics to micro-entrepreneur loans, Global Partnerships empowers communities to build a sustainable future. In Haiti, they’re partnering with Acceso Haiti to support a network of more than 40,000 small holder farmers who are feeding more than 70,000 children. Learn more about how Global Partnerships is combining impact-first capital with deep community knowledge to reach 3.8 million lives across Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa. Tara Murphy Forde: https://lnkd.in/eiq9kKef 

Community Investment Management (CIM) is leading the way in financial inclusion! By delivering financial strategies to innovative fintechs — or financial technologies — that help underserved entrepreneurs thrive, CIM is building a better financial system for all entrepreneurs to have access to the capital they need to make their business thrive. Explore more on CIM’s innovative approach with Jacob Haar: https://lnkd.in/e_kpzFA5 

Are you a leader looking to build a workplace where all employees can thrive? We have an excellent resource for you! Our #ExpandingEquity Core Program is a free course that supports leaders build and execute an actionable equity strategy. We’ve heard from past participants that the Core Program is a game-changer for leaders looking to foster inclusive workplaces. Sign up now to join one of our Core Program Info Sessions on Mon., March 10 or Tues., March 25 to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqDZC9jG

“I really think I can bring what I’ve learned here into my community and be a catalyst for building an equitable future." ~ Caitlin Brooking, Mississippi fellow Next week, fellows in the WKKF Community Leadership Network with the Center for Creative Leadership have their last all-class gathering at the foundation's offices in Battle Creek, Mich., wrapping 18 months of connecting, growing and leading. Through this fellowship, these local leaders have learned about themselves, honed their leadership skills and expanded their networks. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKbUGajG #WKKFCLN #leadership #networking 

For the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, how does faith connect to healing from the past? Judith Roberts, program director for racial justice ministries at ELCA, says that their celebration of National Day of Racial Healing builds off the church’s work to bring accountability, reconciliation and healing in ELCA and in the world. Faith communities like ELCA have the ability to bring people together in safe spaces on #HowWeHeal and you can read more about how other churches are starting conversations: https://lnkd.in/eEwsDRk3

Inclusion matters when it comes to retaining top talent. According to a McKinsey & Company study, employees are 47% more likely to stay with a company if their organization is seen as inclusive. Wondering how to make this a reality at your organization? The Core Program from #ExpandingEquity is the perfect place to start. Join one of our Core Program Info Sessions on Mon., March 10 or Tues., March 25 to learn more about this free course that provides tangible actions and strategies to build a better workplace: https://lnkd.in/eAJJQ7nD