News from the Fund for Southern Communities May 2014

"I'm for truth, no matter who tells it. I'm for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I'm a human being first and foremost, and as such I'm for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole."

Malcolm X (19 May 1925 – 21 February 1965) was an American black nationalist leader.

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Friends and Partners of Social Justice

It is 2014 and the Fund for Southern Communities (The Fund/FSC) is celebrating our 33^rd anniversary.  Yes, 33 years ago on March 11, 1981, a small group of dedicated and ambitious young college graduates stepped out on faith with a vision of supporting social justice and changing the landscape of the Southeast.  Here we are in 2014 and that vision is still thriving through our grantee and donor partners who are working hard to make an impact on our region.

WOW, winter 2014 has really been a challenge for everyone. What feels like an eternal cold spell seems to be nearing an end. Spring is here and we are looking forward to the sunshine, warmer weather and beautiful flowers that come with it.  For the last year the stock market has just made leaps and record breaking bounds, soaring to its highest levels in history.  Well, just as sure as the seasons will come and go, the market will go up and down, the economy will improve and environments will change, so will the top social justice issues. 

For 33 years now, the Fund has been a critical asset for small grassroots organizations and start-up community groups striving to advance human liberation and progress in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, which has experienced more economic deprivation and hardship than any other regions of the nation. For some years now, our grantee partners have been faced with the continued challenge of deepening budgets cuts for urgently-needed programs and decreasing foundation funding.  Despite formidable economic challenges, the work of the Fund for Southern Communities must continue as we strive to improve the quality of life for working people, the poor, and oftentimes the forgotten and disadvantaged in our communities. It continues to be important that we support the grassroots organizations and community groups that are essential to the ongoing work for social justice and equality.

Where has the time gone? Our fiscal year 2014 is rapidly approaching and as we beginning to make plans for the next grants cycle, we appeal to you to make a tax-deductible donation to FSC. We welcome gifts of any amount.  There are several ways that you can make your contribution.  On-line at www.fundforsouth.org, use the enclosed return envelope, transfer a gift of stock or secure the FSC credit card (The Fund will receive $50 after your first use & a percentage of the amount that you spend – this is a very easy way to support FSC on an on-going bases, without writing a check). To learn more, please visit our Card Lab Connect Home Page.    

Social change movements were all successful for many reasons, one important being because they had the critical financial backing to sustain their work.  With this gift to FSC, you are helping to strengthen many organizations working on issues you care about; your investment helps build a stronger movement for justice today and sets a course for the future with far-reaching impact.  Your gift helps unite to transform society.  FSC has a long history of committed donors who make change happen.  Thank you for joining forces with many others to make the changes so necessary today and for the future.

Sincerely and with you in the struggle,

*FSC is accepting nominations for Board of Directors. As a grantee or donor partner of FSC, you are eligible to both nominate and vote for individuals! Currently, there are 4 seats for the grantee and donor partners to elect. Please complete the nomination form and return it to the FSC office via fax (404.371.8496), electronically - fsc@fundforsouth.org, or via US Mail 4153-C Flat Shoals Parkway, Suite 316, Decatur, GA 30034.  You may contact Alice at 404.371.8404 if you have any questions.

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