CLIENT NEWS: 

In the aftermath of Stockton’s mass shooting that killed four people, crime survivors and advocates traveled to the state Capitol this week to hold a press conference demanding more than just condolences. “A month later, two months later, six months later, the survivors and the entire city [of Stockton] will continue to deal with the aftermath of this without getting the resources that they need to heal,” said Tinisch Hollins, Executive Director for Californians for Safety and Justice who serves as the campaign’s lead organizing group.

Survivors are pushing for state leaders to invest in survivor-centered resources such as flexible cash assistance, trauma recovery centers, and mental health services, especially as California finalizes its upcoming budget. To understand why survivors are calling for meaningful action and accountability, read more in The Sacramento Bee, Stocktonia, and CBS News. 

 

Ludovic Blain, CEO of California Donor Table, is shedding light on a critical issue in philanthropy: many foundations tout historic or record-high grant payouts without providing full transparency. “We’ve all seen it before… They get accolades from funder peers, current and prospective grantees, and sometimes journalists. Yet, between 2023 and 2024, they look to have increased their grant payments by a median of 3.1%.” In his recent op-ed, Blain says the lack of clarity can be misleading to grantees, destroy trust, and leave communities underfunded. Read more of his recent op-ed in Candid.

 

“We need more land to be out of private hands and into community hands so we can foster self-determination and belonging for refugee immigrant communities so we don’t have to give up who we are, culturally and as a community. And, we can build our cultures and our practices into these civic spaces.” Ramla Sahid, founder of the Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans (PANA), is creating what could be the nation’s first community land trust for refugee and immigrant families in San Diego. Using over $8 million in grants, PANA has secured 2.2 acres in City Heights and is raising additional funds to develop a Global Village campus with affordable housing, child care, small business spaces, and community resources, all owned and controlled by residents. “The immigrant experience of fighting together, fighting each other sometimes, but also fighting together to create a beautiful neighborhood.” Read more in this piece from NextCity.

 

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What We are Reading:

  • Nonprofit Quarterly launched the first article in a five-part Money in Movements: The Role of Donor Organizing series. Co-produced with Solidaire Network, a community of funders and donor organizers who support social justice movements, this series offers firsthand narratives from donor organizers deeply embedded in justice struggles. Take a deep dive here.

 

CHANGE NEWS:

Between the news media and social media, we are inundated by information, crises, disasters, and violence nonstop. The battle for truth is real! We are thrilled to present another blog series, digging deeper into misinformation and disinformation, where we explore how to separate fact from fiction.  Immerse yourself into part one, Defining Mis- and Disinformation and the Dangers of the Spread, and learn how to move strategically to control the debate.

 

We’re excited to welcome our new Communications Coordinator, Mackenzie Williams! Driven by a passion for civic engagement, gender justice, and electoral powerbuilding, she is committed to using the media to inform, inspire, and create meaningful change. We can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make here at Change as part of our earned media team! Welcome to the team Mackenzie.