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Every child, regardless of their race or ethnicity, deserves a fair chance at opportunities and success. We envision a world that ensures no one’s identity determines how they are treated or the life outcomes they experience. In February, we highlighted...
A Mississippi mother found a new opportunity through Women in Construction, a tuition-free program from Moore Community House that combines skilled trades training with child care, transportation and job placement to help women build stable careers and support their families....
Libraries, parks unite communities for the 10th National Day of Racial Healing, fostering connection. Continue reading Libraries, parks and a community-rooted National Day of Racial Healing at Every Child Thrives.
Louisiana and Mississippi face some of the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the nation. Programs like Family Connects in New Orleans, Delta Health Center’s home visiting model, Medicaid and SNAP help families access care, afford groceries and prevent...
Kelly Williams The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) announced the appointment of Kelly Williams to its board of trustees, beginning her term this month. Williams brings decades of experience in global investment management, governance and expanding economic opportunity. “Kelly brings deep...
From dance and art to ceremony and service, communities nationwide marked 10 years of racial healing in vibrant ways. Continue reading Communities lean into culture for the 10th annual National Day of Racial Healing at Every Child Thrives.
When the people most impacted by systems come together to support one another and heal, they often go on to effect powerful change — from the ground up. This grassroots approach is at the heart of the work of Bold...
This post was originally published on Common Ground. Recent federal and state policy changes tied to the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act have created uncertainty for early childhood systems across the country. In Detroit, where many families already face high...
We believe every child deserves to grow up in a community where families can live without fear, the institutions they rely on are worthy of their trust, and community-driven support is accessible when it’s needed. What we have seen in...
Program specialists cultivate and maintain relationships with program staff, grant seekers, grantees, and other internal and external partners by using foundation best practices and providing appropriate technical and systems support in the development and implementation associated with all aspects of...
Music, spoken word and the sharp cadence of youth-led dance filled the DoubleTree by Hilton ballroom in downtown Battle Creek, Michigan, reverberating through a packed space and prompting multiple standing ovations from community members. Performances by local poet Deja Excel-Johnson,...
The power of storytelling and connection catalyzes 10 years of healing while inspiring a vision for the future In 2017, 130 communities came together for the inaugural National Day of Racial Healing, a day that creates space to listen, learn...
Pulitzer Prize- and Emmy Award-winning journalist Trymaine Lee returns to New Orleans and Mississippi with "Hope in High Water," a documentary that highlights the leaders reimagining their communities. Continue reading Community-led healing and recovery: A Q&A with Trymaine Lee at...
Right now in the United States, too many children are missing the basics they need to grow up healthy and thrive. The systems that are meant to support their health, education and family well-being are broken. Year after year, policy...
The child care system in the United States doesn’t just affect children and parents, it’s woven into the fabric of our economy. But right now, that fabric is fraying. The child care system in the United States is broken and...
Every day, many families struggle to make ends meet, even with a job, and one unexpected expense can trigger a flood of instability. When children experience financial insecurity, their physical and mental wellbeing can be affected for years to come....
Americans spend significantly more on health than other wealthy countries. Yet, we face the worst health outcomes with the lowest life expectancy and highest maternal and infant mortality rates among peer nations. While our current health system fails everyone, it...
New Way Mississippi provides housing, job training and support to help people rebuild their lives after incarceration — strengthening families, workplaces and communities. Continue reading New Way home: Building stable futures after incarceration at Every Child Thrives.