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This #PrideMonth, we celebrate the diversity and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. It's a time to reflect on our progress and the work still ahead to ensure everyone feels safe and included in our communities. NLC has put together a guide for local leaders to learn more about how we can work together to build safer, more inclusive communities for all: https://lnkd.in/gN_Grew5

“There are no problems we cannot solve together, and very few that we can solve by ourselves.” — Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President of the United States Today, we commemorate the 56th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, a pivotal piece of civil rights legislation that has been instrumental in forging a society rooted in equity. Enacted by President Lyndon B. Johnson, this Act stands as a bulwark against housing discrimination, ensuring no individual is denied housing on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or familial status. The Fair Housing Act transcends a mere legal directive; it embodies a profound pledge to guarantee the fundamental right of every American to obtain housing free from the shadows of bias. As we honor this significant milestone, we reflect on the persistent battle against housing inequity and the vital necessity of persisting in our quest for universal fair housing rights. In tribute to this historic day, we reaffirm our dedication to the ethos of the Fair Housing Act. We pledge to deepen our understanding of the legacy of housing discrimination, champion policies that foster fairness, and bolster the endeavors of entities championing inclusive housing. First Bank’s Pledge to Fair Housing: We stand resolute in our commitment to the communities we serve, bolstering our neighborhood allies through our Community Reinvestment Act First Awards Program. Our initiatives have culminated in an infusion of $269 million into community development loans and philanthropic endeavors over the last three years, benefiting in excess of 400 organizations. We are steadfast in our belief in the transformative power of unity and our collective capacity to actualize fair housing for everyone. We invite you to join us in saluting the enduring spirit of the Fair Housing Act and in our collective pursuit to fulfill the aspiration of fair housing for each citizen. #FairHousingAct #Equality #HousingRights #CivilRights #FirstBank #EqualHousingLender

Check out a recap of our Youth Summit at Cornell Tech!

In an insightful article by Lauren Brathwaite for Candid, titled "What do we know about nonprofit leaders and staff with disabilities?" Brathwaite delves into the significant issue of the underrepresentation of disabled professionals throughout the nonprofit sector. The article also sheds light on a key challenge we at Disability Belongs™ are working to address through strategic partnerships - organizations' lack of intentionality in purposefully attracting and retaining disabled talent, particularly in public-facing roles and leadership positions. Read full article https://lnkd.in/gu_Jwnsw

This series from the European Disability Forum shines a spotlight on disability-inclusive philanthropy.

To conclude our four-part series "Equity in Action: Shaping Racial Justice at The BUILD Health Challenge," we're sharing our commitment to advancing racial justice. The practices detailed within emerged from intentional partnership with BUILD awardees and the recommendations surfaced during that process. In this article, we detail the work we have done since the start of this journey and our commitments going forward. This includes:  - Field-building through transparency and shared learnings; - Enhanced support for awardees through trust-based philanthropy practices and equity-focused technical assistance; and - A dedicated focus on community voices, community power, and systemic change.    Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e9ee2UZj

San Diego has a rich history of social justice activism.     As San Diego’s largest regional community foundation, San Diego Foundation (SDF) focuses its efforts on identifying and addressing our county’s greatest needs, many of which overlap with racial and social justice issues.     Learn more about how we’re working to accelerate access to economic opportunity and remove barriers that have historically stood in the path of inclusion, making San Diego County a better, stronger and more equitable region.    Learn more about social justice activism in San Diego: https://bit.ly/3XIwTWk     #SocialJustice #Blog #EqualRights

San Diego has a rich history of social justice activism.     As San Diego’s largest regional community foundation, San Diego Foundation (SDF) focuses its efforts on identifying and addressing our county’s greatest needs, many of which overlap with racial and social justice issues.     Learn more about how we’re working to accelerate access to economic opportunity and remove barriers that have historically stood in the path of inclusion, making San Diego County a better, stronger and more equitable region.    Learn more about social justice activism in San Diego: https://bit.ly/3XIwTWk     #SocialJustice #Blog #EqualRights

What gives me faith that ADD International's new 10 year strategy will succeed? This photo from our strategy launch today sums it all up. It shows disability activists Run Vireak and Zenna Akuwa. The key to our strategy is that disability activists like Vireak and Zenna will be taking all the funding decisions. As Zenna told the participants in our launch about the participatory grant making she had been involved with: "It's more than Nothing about us without us. We own this!" It also shows Callum Aitken of People's Postcode Lottery. He spoke about how powerful and effective they have found long-term unrestricted funding to be and how it builds trust. Other funders like Ford Foundation are also backing our strategy. And funders are starting to work together to persuade other funders to provide fair and flexible funding. Together this is how we will achieve Mtiririko or Flow. #transformation #shiftthepower #disabilityjustice #flexiblefundingworks