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We Work to Expand Opportunities in America’s Cities Through Grantmaking and Social Investing

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How We Work

Guided by our values, we invest in the following program areas, using flexible grantmaking and social investing tools. We work nationally and in three focus cities in the U.S.

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American Cities

We promote effective, inclusive community development practices in U.S. cities, especially New Orleans and Memphis.

Arts & Culture

Through Creative Placemaking, we position culture and creativity as drivers of more just communities.

Detroit

We collaborate with multisector partners to promote and expand long-term, equitable opportunity in our hometown.

Education

We work to increase postsecondary attainment while eliminating equity gaps in the U.S. and South Africa.

Environment

We help cities implement comprehensive climate resilience strategies grounded in equity.

Health

We help build equity-focused systems of health that create opportunities for all people to achieve well-being.

Human Services

We accelerate social and economic mobility for people with low incomes.

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