Rekindle, Cleveland
Matt Fieldman, co-founder of Rekindle, an organization that supports bridge-building between Black and Jewish community leaders, shared a reflection about meeting Naomi several years ago when the organization was struggling to find its footing. He noted that the Good People Fund offered the “first real vote of confidence and meaningful support we had ever received.” That early belief helped launch a period of rapid growth, allowing them to reach far more fellows. They are now operating in 20 cities around the country. (A Good People Talk! podcast episode on Rekindle will be releasing soon.)
https://www.goodpeoplefund.
Witness to Mass Incarceration, NYC
Evie Litwok, the founder of Witness to Mass Incarceration, recently reminded the team that The Good People Fund made her “very first donation.” This was a pivotal moment that helped launch her work supporting formerly incarcerated individuals. What began as a Suitcase Project to provide essential supplies for people to restart their lives has since evolved into a multi-pronged organization offering advocacy, vocational training, networking, and documenting stories that would have otherwise remained invisible.
https://www.goodpeoplefund.
A Courageous Voice, Detroit
Amy Ever, Founder of A Courageous Voice and her board chair, Lexie Schwarze, shared that over the past nine months, they have “completely re-energized their board, increased their revenue, and brought their organization back from the brink of closure to stability and strength.” They credit the mentoring, workshops, and tools provided by the Good People Fund as instrumental in this turnaround. Additionally, the matching grant Good People Fund offered them last year sparked significant fundraising momentum for them. Today, the organization is teaching hundreds of children how to stay safe from harm, both online and offline.
Grantee Program(s) Featured in This Article:
A Courageous Voice
Rekindle
Witness to Mass Incarceration
