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We envision a just, connected, and inclusive Greater Washington community in which systemic racism and its consequences no longer exist. We pursue and invest in solutions that build an equitable Greater Washington community in which economically disadvantaged people thrive.
We prioritize systems change to achieve our vision with investments in work that seeks to:
Address root causes
Address the root causes of racial disparities in housing, education, and economic well-being.
Change the system
Shift the conditions, policies, practices, priorities, culture, and power to create systems that are equitable and inclusive.
Build leadership in communities
Build the power and leadership of the people most directly affected by inequity based on the unique context of their experiences.
We’re focused on reimagining, recreating, and reforming three key systems that are the bedrock of a thriving region:
HOUSING
Equitable & Inclusive Neighborhoods
Development in our region’s neighborhoods creates a steady supply of high-quality housing that is affordable and co-located with resources, amenities, and opportunities.
EDUCATION
Equitable & Inclusive Schools
Our region’s educational systems work for everyone in our region by providing the funding and resources to create welcoming, supportive climates that are free of bias and discrimination, and prepare students for college, career, and life.
ECONOMIC WELL-BEING
Equitable & Inclusive Economies
Our regional economy works for everyone because systemic barriers for people of color to earning, growing, and preserving the financial assets of their families and communities have been removed.
Featured Grantee Partner
Black Swan Academy: commited to enhancing youth voice and building youth power
Educates
6th-12th graders to become socially- responsible leaders in the public, political, and private sector
Raises awareness
on social issues disproportionately affecting Black Americans, and highlights the many, often over-looked positive examples
Advocates
for the elimination of structural barriers impacting the Black American community
Our motivation remains
rooted in humanity.
RESOURCES
Organizational Culture
Tools and resources that have helped Meyer in our continuous journey to create and embody an inclusive, antiracist climate and culture.
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Systems Change
Tools and resources to help understand systems, analyze their impact, and design systemic solutions.
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Measurement and Evaluation
Tools for reevaluating evaluation and measurement for movement building and systems change work through an equity lens.
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