FSC proudly announces our
Fall 2015 Grantee Partners! Congratulations!
The People's Alliance Fund (NC)
$5000.00
The People’s Alliance Fund was formed to support
progressive work in Durham and other NC communities to achieve racial,
social, and economic justice through community engagement. The People’s
Alliance Fund, as a whole, envisions the community, from local to
global, as one which follows these principles: community guarantee of
basic needs; celebration of diversity; and local decision-making. The
People’s Alliance Fund requested $5,000 for the Durham Living Wage
Project, a project created in 2015 to combat growing inequality in our
community by lifting up a business culture that publicly recognizes
living wages and activating them on this issue as conscious consumers,
and most importantly by raising the wages of Durham’s lowest-paid
workers. http://www.peoplesalliancefund.org
Women Advance (NC)
$4500.00
Women AdvaNCe amplifies nonpartisan dialogue on policy
initiatives that affect North Carolina woman and families. The target
demographic is North Carolina women who represent the Rising American
Electorate who want to make a fruitful life for themselves and their
loved ones, but need support and resources to overcome roadblocks.
Women AdvaNCe requested $5,000 to promote the civic projects of AdvaNCe
Teams in 17 counties across the state; the grant will support the
Issues & Advocacy director who leads and mentors women as they
engage in civic projects that reflect their counties’ goals and
interests. http://www.womenadvancenc.org
WomenNC (NC)
$4750.00
WomenNC’s mission is to lead North Carolina’s young
adults in the elimination of injustice against women and girls. Their
vision is to raise a generation that honors women’s human rights.
WomenNC requested $5,000 to allow the organization to improve
operations, develop a new board and advance its social justice
programs. http://www.womennc.org/
GALEO Latino Community Development Fund (GA)
$3750.00
GALEO’s mission is to promote leadership development and
civic engagement of the Latino community in Georgia. GALEO requested
$5,000 for general operating support, which would support their efforts
within the GALEO Institute for Leadership and leadership development
efforts state, with an emphasis in rural areas within the state. http://www.galeo.org/
Georgia Clients Council Inc. (GA)
$4500.00
GCC empower grassroots leaders and stakeholders to
address disparities and inequities in their communities. GCC utilizes
for following tools and techniques: advocacy, education, legal
referrals, networking, training and creation of economic opportunities
to help the average citizen to access a better quality of life. GCC
requested $5,000 to support building its membership capacity by
organizing around gentrification, changing the Georgia Constitution and
laying the foundation for college debt/loans campaign. http://gaclientscouncil.org/
Georgia Micro Enterprise Network, Inc. (GA)
$4250.00
GMEN is committed to developing resources and supporting
a comprehensive network to empower successful micro entrepreneurs
through advocacy, education and effective member services. GMEN
requested $5,000 in organizational support to provide capacity building
services to MDO’s. Through these services GMEN will help MDO’s to
improve their capacity, reduce overhead costs, increase brand awareness
and branding activities by individual MDO’s and connect MDO’s together
as an effective network of professional organizations that can share
and leverage resources. http://georgiamicrobiz.com/
Girls Rock Charleston (SC)
$4000.00
Founded in November 2011, the mission of Girls Rock
Charleston is to empower girls and transgendered youth through music
education, DIY media and creative collaboration. Girls Rock Charleston
requested $5,000 to support the implementation of year-round programming
that will provide focused leadership development for system-involved
youth. http://girlsrockcharleston.org/
2016: 35 Years of Social
Justice Grant-Making
As we say goodbye to 2015, FSC is approaching
an important milestone --- The Fund for Southern Communities will
be celebrating its 35th birthday in 2016! Reflecting on this
achievement, we are so very fortunate to continue our mission of
supporting social justice organizations in GA, NC & SC, as well as
across the country. This year, we will feature a grantee partner each
month in our newsletter, so you will hear first hand the array of
non-profit organiations FSC is proud to support through our
grant-making programs.
If you have been thinking about making an annual gift to
FSC and haven't yet, now is a wonderful time to do so in honor of our
birthday. Gifts of all sizes are greatly appreciated and provide us
with the opportunity to fund important work happening in our own
backyards. You can make an online gift by visiting HERE or mailing a check
(made payable to Fund for Southern Communities) to 4153-C Flat Shoals
Pkwy., Suite 316, Decatur, GA 30034.
Thank you for continuing this important journey with us.
If you have any questions regarding our grant-making programs or other
ways to give, please contact Rachel Barber at rachel@fundforsouth.org or at
404.371.8404. Happy New Year!
Upcoming Events
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Board of Directors Call
Come Be A Part
of Our Team
FSC is still seeking individuals to serve on our Board of
Directors!
Some of the specific skills and other identifying areas
that are helpful for the selection and elections process include
nominations of individuals who are or has: Latino, Native American,
Multi-racial, a Disability, Activist/Organizer, Organizational
Management skills, Board Development skills, Fund Raising/Development
background, Grant Writing skills, Public Relations skills, a Legal
background, Donor Development skills, Finance/Investment, Corporate or
Foundation connections, Institutional Philanthropy knowledge,
Organizational Development. FSC serves a three state region and board
seats should always include membership from each of the three
states. Areas that are helpful in assuring a diverse membership
are state, sex, race, skills, etc.
If there are individuals that you feel would be an asset,
and willing to serve a two-year term on the FSC Board of Directors,
please complete the nomination form and return it to the FSC
office via fax, electronically, or via US mail.
Fund for Southern Communities
4153 - C Flat Shoals Parkway • Suite
316 • Decatur, GA 30034