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The Our Fund Foundation Community Foundation of Broward Grant Recipients
The Our Fund Foundation and Community Foundation of Broward’s LGBTQ+ Social Justice & Equity Funders Collaborative Awards $250,000 in Grants
The LGBTQ+ Social Justice & Equity Funders Collaborative, a unique collaboration between The Our Fund Foundation and the Community Foundation of Broward, has announced the eight non-profit organizations chosen to receive a total of $250,000 in support of innovative initiatives supporting social equity and the civil liberties of LGBTQ+ residents of Broward County.
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Formed in 2022 by the two respected foundations with the goal of creating a more informed and empathetic environment for the LGBTQ+ population, the strategic partnership combines critical philanthropic resources and expertise for the benefit of the LGBTQ+ community and all residents of Broward County.
“This is a distressing time for all of us, not just those who identify as LGBTQ+,” said David Jobin, president and CEO of The Our Fund Foundation. “With our state and national politicians launching hateful attacks against the gay community and vowing to repeal our basic civil liberties, it is critical to the well-being of all Broward residents that we work collectively to end discrimination against all people.”
“For nearly four decades, support for LGBTQ+ residents has been integral to the Community Foundation’s work to champion diversity, equity and inclusion in Broward. This must be a place where everyone feels welcome and has a real opportunity to thrive,” said Community Foundation President/CEO Jennifer O’Flannery Anderson, PhD.
Each nonprofit grantee was thoroughly vetted by a joint selection committee and will receive between $29,000$50,000.
2023 LGBTQ+ Social Justice & Equity Funders Collaborative Grant Recipients Include
Equality Florida – Safe & Healthy Schools in Broward
YES Institute – Inclusive Futures in Broward County
American Civil Liberties Union – Ensuring Healthcare & Education Without Erasure for LGBTQ+ People in Broward and Beyond
Barry University – Project Transcend: Transcending Disinformation & Bias to Protect Trans Health Care in Broward County
Hued Songs – Building Belonging: An Artist Residency for Change
Museum of Discovery and Science – MODS Inclusivity Initiative
Ujima Men’s Collective – BROTHAS Project
World AIDS Museum and Educational Center (WAM) –Fighting Stigma and Building Community Through the Arts
