End of year giving
Giving, reflecting, convening, and appreciating
It’s giving season and this month’s newsletter is hitting your inbox early so that I can share some BIPOC-led organizations you can give to this year. If you’ve been a subscriber to this newsletter since last year then you won’t be surprised. This was the theme last December and I plan to make this the focus of every December newsletter. Here’s the link to last year’s list. The organizations listed last year still need support.
Why am I highlighting BIPOC-led organizations? On average BIPOC-led organizations receive less funding than white-led organizations. A 2020 study found that the revenue of Black-led organizations is 24% smaller than that of their white-led counterparts. Disparities related to race continue even when factors like issue area and education are taken into account.
If you’re able, I hope you set up a one-time or recurring donation to one of the organizations on this list. Happy Holidays!
Teens of Color Abroad addresses the racial disparities in language learning and study abroad participation by providing high school students of color with global language learning experiences.
Diversify Dietetics’s mission is to increase the racial and ethnic diversity in the field of nutrition by empowering nutrition leaders of color.
Dream of Wild Health works to restore health and well-being in the Native community by recovering knowledge of and access to healthy Indigenous foods, medicines, and lifeways.
American Indian Community Development Corporation provides culturally unique initiatives, housing, and entrepreneurial programs to American Indian communities.
Friday Night Hype’s mission is to provide safe spaces for our most vulnerable students, to participate in educational and therapeutic activities through mentorship with positive role models/mentors.
Native American Community Clinic’s mission is to promote the health & wellness of mind, body, and spirit in Native American families.
Native Americans in Philanthropy advances responsible and responsive investments in Native communities through education and advocacy within the philanthropic sector.
24/7 blac aims to increase personal and professional development and build networks for Black Professionals
PaTi’s Libelulas works to support the Latinx community with empowerment, advocacy, education, cultural arts, and social services.
The BIPOC ED Coalition is a multicultural, cross-sector collaborative of 200+ Black, Indigenous, and People of Color nonprofit leaders working in solidarity to promote wellness and restore resources in BIPOC communities.
Things you can do for free:
Support BIPOC creators. Head to your favorite social media platform and find some creators of color who are creating content that resonates with you. Commit to supporting, sharing, and engaging with their content year-round. Share this newsletter with your friends to start!
Volunteer locally! Sites like Volunteer Match are a great way to find regular volunteer opportunities to match your unique skillset.
The first Alaska Native woman has been elected to Congress
Black Panther and its use of the Politics of Colonization
Wes Studi and Tantoo Cardinal, two Native elders playing elders
The tale of two eastern Washington families who came together in the face of discrimination
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