The Joyce Foundation

We recently awarded 116 grants totaling nearly $18?million in our latest round of funding across our six program areas -- Culture, Democracy, Education and Economic Mobility, Environment, Gun Violence Prevention and Justice Reform, and Journalism. Read more about the grantees and all of our current Foundation news and notes in our Fall 2024 Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gx9VFUiq

This op-ed penned by Center for American Progress Gun Violence Prevention Senior Director Nick Wilson makes the case for continuing investment in Community Violence Intervention (CVI) programs, even as major sources of federal support are about to expire. It also highlights Joyce-supported research on critical state and local government investments in CVI programs. We are proud to support this work and advocate for ongoing investment in it by philanthropy and other institutions. #CommunityViolenceIntervention #CVI #PublicSafety https://lnkd.in/e7zeeUC6

New Blue?is a collaborative created by police and community designed to repair fractured relationships, build trust, and foster collective change. Learn more in our latest grantee spotlight about the work of this great organization and its fellowship program that bridges policy and practice. “It’s refreshing to see people from law enforcement who are just dedicated to rebuilding these relationships, keeping communities safe and just protecting the people who deserve protection,” said Chicago Police Department Superintendent Larry Snelling at a recent gathering. “It’s going to help us achieve our goal of public safety.” https://lnkd.in/g8R9zRkE #PublicSafety #PublicPolicy #LawEnforcement #Philanthropy

Many thanks to everyone who joined our November 8th?webinar on the Environmental Justice Science, Data and Research Plan. Joyce Foundation Environment Program Officer Marisol Becerra, PhD, led a distinguished panel that included Melissa Smarr, Ph.D., Daniel Morales-Doyle, Skyler Kriese and Norrel Hemphill discussing the federal?research plan designed to address gaps and support federal efforts on revitalizing our nation’s commitment to environmental justice for all. Click the link below to watch the full presentation.? #Environment #EnvironmentalJustice https://lnkd.in/gGPXEsyz

Thanks to all who joined our November 12th webinar on the?Impact of Firearm Violence on Youth, hosted by Gun Violence Prevention and Justice Reform Program Director Timothy Daly with Nicole Kravitz-Wirtz and Linda Teplin, Ph.D. The webinar was the first in a series highlighting research commissioned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Please click the link below to see the full presentation. Feel free to bookmark and share. #Youth #GunViolencePrevention #PublicSafety #MentalHealth https://lnkd.in/gfpvEDx5

Congratulations to our Chief External Affairs Officer Kayce Ataiyero, who was named a Chicago 2025 TITAN 100 honoree! This award program recognizes the top 100 CEOs & accomplished C-level executives. Congratulations, Kayce! #Leadership #Chicago

Bold ideas wanted: Press Forward's next grant round will invest up to $20 million in solutions that make it easier to start and sustain local news outlets. Rapid changes have impacted every aspect of local news, including how outlets produce stories, reach audiences, raise revenue and cultivate talent. Non-profits can now submit ideas that strengthen the essential infrastructure of local news by addressing common challenges newsrooms face in: *Building Audience *Strengthening Operations *Cultivating Talented People *Generating Revenue Learn more about Press Forward’s Open Call on Infrastructure:?pressforward.news/opencall #Journalism #LocalNews #PressForward

Firearms have become the leading cause of death for US children and teens, and disproportionately impact people of color. The impact of gun violence extends far beyond immediate deaths and injuries, with childhood exposure contributing to mental health challenges and increasing the risk of adult involvement in gun violence. Join us at 11AM Tuesday, November 12th for a webinar exploring the impact and dynamics of firearm violence on youth with Dr. Nicole Kravitz-Wirtz and Dr. Linda Teplin, Ph.D. Our Gun Violence Prevention and Justice Reform Program Director Timothy Daly will moderate. This webinar is part of a Joyce Foundation series focused on firearms research commissioned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Register at the link below. #GunViolencePrevention #Youth #PublicSafety #MentalHealth https://lnkd.in/gUpGSUXD

Staying grounded by thinking about a wonderful but busy season and the work that lies ahead. Some highlights were: ??Talking with district leaders at a Domestic Policy Council convening about the need for more timely data and research to address the #chronicabsenteeism crisis. ?? Moderating a panel on #equitablefunding for public schools at the Council of Michigan Foundations conference with MI state senators and our fabulous grantees Advance Illinois & EdTrust-Midwest. ??Sharing the investment strategy behind the #DualEnrollmentResearchFund at the Grantmakers for Education conference. ??Discussing the opportunity to expand access to #dualenrollment to drive Black student success at Chicago State University’s IL Center for Educational Equity convening. ??Hosting a University of Chicago Consortium Investor's Council meeting that highlighted research on #multilinguallearners and where we need more data to better support this rapidly growing, diverse population. ??And finally, for the first time, bringing together my Great Lakes advocates (w/ help from @EdStrategyGroup) to examine regional college-going and workforce trends and trade notes on their work to advance much-needed state policy on #collegeandcareerreadiness. Regardless of who is in what office, students from historically marginalized communities should have access to free, public education that prepares them for college AND career success. The strategies and tactics may differ, but the mission remains. Thankful for the grantees, funder friends, and other partners who are part of this work.

Join us this Friday, Nov. 8, at 1:00 p.m. CST on the Environmental Justice Science, Data, and Research Plan. Released in July 2024 by the White House Office of Science and Technology, the research plan aims to address gaps and support federal efforts under Executive Order 14096 on Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All. Our distinguished panelists include?Melissa Smarr, Ph.D., Daniel Morales-Doyle, Skyler Kriese, and Norrel Hemphill. The panel will be moderated by Marisol Becerra, PhD, Joyce Foundation Environment Program Officer. ?? Learn more and register now: https://lnkd.in/grBbHy_N.?