JULY 2021
2021 MIDYEAR
NEWSLETTER
Much has been packed into the first half of 2021. We continue to navigate through truly transformational times headlined by a global pandemic, rising threats to Democracy, the fight for economic justice and protection of essential workers, the struggle for racial justice and Black Lives Matter, and the urgency of protecting the Environment and combating Climate Change— just to name a few. While we know that much work lies ahead, we draw inspiration from the palpable growing awareness of our mutual responsibility to creating something better— an awareness that is being put into action. We understand that the path to reimagining a world where power is distributed equitably, a world that is truly just, begins at home in our own communities and the actions we take individually and collectively. It is in the aim of building a better future that we at the FUND work to advance progressive change by strengthening movements for social, political, economic, and environmental justice. We appreciate our role as a progressive community foundation during these transformative times and hold ourselves accountable to helping build a more just and equitable Central Coast region. Our work is only made possible by our talented staff, the leadership of our Board of Directors, our activist-led Grant Making Committee, our trailblazing Youth Making Change cohorts, the enduring support of our donors and the foundations that sustain us, and the critical work of our grantees and partner organizations. Below I invite you to explore the work that we have carried out in the first half of 2021. In Solidarity,
Marcos Vargas, PhD Executive Director
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