IN THIS ISSUE:
Celebrating Black Leaders in Philanthropy and Service,
Amandla Fund Report, New Board Members and More!
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The new year is well underway and I am truly excited for the possibilities that 2022 will bring. As our community and its needs evolve, we will continue to work with our partners and stakeholders to listen, learn and grow to achieve greater impact.
In honor of Black History Month, we are pleased to share more about Black leaders who are lending their time and talent to create positive community change. We hope you will also take time to read the 2022 Amandla Fund for Economic and Racial Justice Report, which details the Fund’s focus, growth and direction.
We are grateful for your commitment to our community and we look forward to your partnership, this year and for years to come.
Best Wishes,
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Celebrating Black Leaders
in Philanthropy and Service
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To celebrate Black history being made in Greater Richmond right now, we asked four local Black leaders in philanthropy and service: What issues have captured your passion, and how have you found ways to lend your time and talent to creating positive change?
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Timika S. Vincent
Founder of Wealth Building Solutions, Community Organizer & Health Care Provider
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Ron Carey
Founder & CEO,
Tilt Creative + Production
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Courtney Rice
Director for Inclusion & Community Impact at Robins Foundation, Infrastructure Enthusiast & Change Agent Wingwoman
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Joshua Johnson
IT Leader with Atos North America & Board Member of the Urban League of Greater Richmond
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Initial Focus Areas Announced for Amandla Fund for Economic & Racial Justice |
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The Amandla Fund for Economic and Racial Justice was created by Richmond's Black giving circles SisterFund and Ujima Legacy Fund, in partnership with the Community Foundation, to mobilize long-term investments that will strengthen the Black community and achieve economic and racial justice.
Through extensive research, consultation with national experts, and strategic planning, the Amandla Fund has identified two initial areas of focus that will boost Black economic mobility in Greater Richmond. Learn more about the strategies and goals of the Fund in our latest report.
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Introducing our new board members |
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J. Conrad Garcia
Partner, Williams Mullen
As chair of the Tax Law Practice at Williams Mullen, Conrad Garcia concentrates his practice on domestic and international tax planning for businesses and individuals. He serves on the boards of Virginia LISC, St. Christopher's School, as well as the endowment board of ChildSavers, and he helps guide the Foundation's discretionary grants program as a member of the Community Impact Committee.
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Jayme Swain
President & CEO, VPM
Jayme Swain oversees VPM, a network of PBS and NPR stations across Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley that connects nearly two million people to insightful programming in arts and culture, history, science, news and education. As leader of the Virginia Foundation for Public Media, Jayme manages the stewardship and advancement of an endowment to ensure the future of public media in the Commonwealth for years to come.
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SisterFund & Ujima Legacy Fund honored with Beloved Community Economic Justice Award |
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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, SisterFund and Ujima Legacy Fund were honored by Virginia Union University (VUU) during its 44th Annual MLK, Jr. Community Leaders Celebration. Each giving circle received the Beloved Community Economic Justice Award as recognition for their “unwavering and long-standing commitment to continuing Dr. King’s legacy of uplifting the ‘beloved community’ here in the Commonwealth.” |
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You're Invited: Civic Circle Discussion Series |
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Every person has the power to lead, lend support, and take action for causes they care about. Join us for a learning experience that will give you the opportunity to learn, reflect, discuss, plan and act on effecting change in your community.
Participants will come together for monthly virtual gatherings, where we will take a deep dive into how you can make a difference by using the nine elements of the Points of Light Civic Circle: Listen and Learn, Volunteer, Purchase Power, Vote, Work, Voice, Donate, Social Entrepreneur, and Service.
Our next cohort will begin on Thursday, March 24, 2022.
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