Julian Grace Foundation

?Have you ever heard of "Radical Hospitality?" Well it fuels the restorative justice hub that is Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation, one of our grantee partners. They are a circle of support for the whole community through education, workforce development, relational healing and advocacy. They serve youth, families, and community members that reside in Chicago’s Back of the Yards/New City and Englewood neighborhoods who are impacted by violence and the criminal justice system. Consider on this #blackfriday making a donation to their work by clicking on the link below. #philanthropyinaction #racialjustice #restorativejustice #radicalhospitality https://lnkd.in/gJG3ckmB

?While everyone is searching for holiday deals this upcoming #blackfriday how about we include donating to nonprofits who are serving the Black community like KENWOOD-OAKLAND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION (KOCO)? Founded in 1965, KOCO’s vision is to develop new generations of African American leaders who will build stable, viable, and just communities where opportunity is not denied based on race or economic status. From education to housing and serving youth and seniors, KOCO is living up to their motto that "We are the leaders we've been waiting for." Click on the link below to give a donation and fund their important work. https://lnkd.in/gcVkqHjZ

?As a foundation that prioritizes #racialjustice and #bipocleadership we wanted to dedicated this day to supporting our Latine serving grantee partners. All throughout the year we have profiled various Hispanic led and serving non profits but on today... a day that is typically spent securing some cyber deals for this season of gift giving, we thought it would be great to encourage our community here on LinkedIn to also consider giving to Latine serving orgs on this special Lunes (translation: Monday). If you've missed any of our grantee partner profiles we've shared in the last couple weeks to plant that seed of interest, you can always scroll through our page posts to help you decide where to direct your giving. #latinelunes #philanthropyinaction #givingseason #racialjustice

?Our focus on Latine serving non profits you should donate to this Monday for #latinelunes continues! The Fenix Family Health Center provides compassionate, culturally sensitive healthcare to low-income, Spanish-speaking immigrant families in Lake County, Illinois. 90% of the dollars they raise goes directly to care for their patients and when you break down the impact and services of specific giving levels they are: $100=?7 Free flu shots $125=?Ultrasound study $350=?10 Patient consultations $500=?10 First time consultations $550=?Chest X-rays for 5 patients $900=?10 pap smears $1400=?Retinopathy exam for 5 diabetics $2500=?Consultations with a specialist for 10 uninsured patients. $4500=?15 Insulin pens for diabetics Every dollar raised makes a huge impact! #healthcareequity #racialjustice #latinelunes #philanthropyinaction https://lnkd.in/gkj9Rthx

?Founded in 2000, Mano a Mano Family Resource Center (MaMFRC) is the only immigrant-serving agency in Lake and McHenry Counties that provides a comprehensive array of culturally and linguistically competent supportive services to its growing immigrant communities. As we continue to raise awareness of our Latine serving grantee partners during this season of giving, we encourage you to consider a donation to Mano a Mano Family Resource Center by clicking on the link below. #latinelunes #cybermondaygiving #philanthropyinaction #racialjustice #humanrights #roundlakepark https://mamfrc.org/donate/

?Meet one of our newest grantee partners Corporación Pi?ones Se Integra - COPI serving the Loíza community in Puerto Rico. They have a powerful mission that involves preserving the area’s natural resources as well as its Afro-Latino heritage. We encourage you to read up on the importance of their work in this article the The New York Times published: https://lnkd.in/epp2Mq5W For #LatineLunes this Monday, November 25th, we encourage you to give to their organization by clicking on this link: https://lnkd.in/gec4eWbZ #latinelunes #cybermondaydonations #philanthropyinaction #culturalpreservation #puertoricononprofit

?Attention emerging leaders and job seekers?? Young Invincibles has an advocates program that is now accepting applications. Check out the link below for that info as well as job openings nationally throughout their network. #jobopenings #leadershipdevelopmentprogram #youngadvocates #emergingleaders #jobpostings https://lnkd.in/dwqCSeaE

?Applications for Latino Policy Forum's Multicultural Leadership Academy are due this Friday, November 22nd. ? ????Share this post with individuals and organizations who want to develop the following #learningcompetencies : ?Arts Expression:?Using?the arts as a catalyst for individual and group creativity and innovation.? ?Intercultural Understanding:?Fostering?an understanding of Illinois’ Latino and African-American communities and identify their common interests.? ?Social Change,?Policy Action?&?Community Improvement:?Collaborating?via ‘affinity groups’ on how to create a better, more equitable Illinois through social change, policy action,?and community improvement.? Transformational Leadership:?Leading the way?for change?by uplifting, motivating, and inspiring others with a clear vision and establishing a compelling moral and ethical framework. #philanthropyinaction #communityleadership #culturalcompetency #artsexpression https://lnkd.in/gvnr5cvF

?Check out and share our latest blog post penned by our Executive Director, Scott McLellan as he pulls back the curtain on our grant making process. #philanthropyinaction #grantmaking #grantmakingprocess https://lnkd.in/gWNihdT2

?For #latinelunes consider giving to our grantee partner of 6 years, Latino Policy Forum, in honor of their impact and in celebration of the powerful, 16-year leadership of Sylvia Puente who will be stepping down as President and CEO and moving into a Senior Advisor role. As her last name implies in Spanish, Sylvia has been a bridge builder of opportunity between the Latine community and society as a whole. Her heartfelt letter announcing her departure is linked as well as the giving link to support on Monday, November 25th: https://lnkd.in/gdFjpcfi So while everyone is taking advantage of Cyber Monday deals on that day, you can add to your Holiday gift list a donation to one of the leading non profit and advocacy groups in our city and region that advances the opportunities for the Latine community. #latineimpact #latinocommunity #racialequity #leadershiplegacy #latinaleader https://lnkd.in/gfFkJFJ9