Grantmakers for Girls of Color has been convening funders to take an intersectional lens to grantmaking, particularly focused on race and gender, since 2015. Amid the pandemic, they launched a $1 million fund, as their first grantmaking effort as a newly independent entity. “In April, we had a virtual convening to hear what the emergency…
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Survey: Help us learn how COVID-19 is impacting organizations leading the work to support girls of color and gender expansive youth of color
Survey: Help us learn how COVID-19 is impacting organizations leading the work to support girls of color and gender expansive youth of color In the weeks and months to come, many states and localities will begin to lift stay-at-home and other restrictions related to COVID-19, but not enough is known about the impact this…
Read MoreEssence: COVID-19 Highlights The Harsh Reality Facing Black Girls, Girls Of Color (OpEd by Monique W. Morris, , Ed.D.)
By Monique W. Morris, , Ed.D., Published in ESSENCE, May 19, 2020 NOW IS THE TIME TO RE-EXAMINE OUR HEALTH CARE AND HEALING SYSTEMS TO ENSURE THAT THOSE MOST VULNERABLE TO MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISTRESS ARE ABLE TO ACCESS THE CARE THEY NEED. Skylar Herbert, 5, liked to jump in her mother’s arms…
Read MoreMeet G4GC’s Advisory Board!
Meet G4GC’s Advisory Board Grantmakers for Girls of Color is grateful to have the partnership and guidance of these phenomenal philanthropy leaders as we continue to strengthen our programmatic agenda and support our communities. Tynesha McHarris Founder and Principal, Black Harvest …
Read MoreCOLORLINES: Grantmakers for Girls of Color Offers Youth $1 Million in Funding
“The Love is Healing fund seeks to support coalitions and organizations that have been fighting historical inequities and the marginalization of girls of color well before COVID-19,” says executive director, Monique W. Morris. To address COVID-19’s impact on “girls, fem(mes), and nonbinary/gender expansive youth of color,” Grantmakers for Girls of Color (G4GC) recently launched a…
Read MoreGrantmakers for Girls of Color Announces $1 Million Fund
->FAQ on the Love Is Healing COVID-19 Response Fund<- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 4, 2020 Grantmakers for Girls of Color Announces $1 Million to Address Immediate Impacts of COVID-19 on Girls and Gender Expansive Youth of Color Love Is Healing Response Fund marks Grantmakers for Girls of Color’s first grantmaking effort…
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