Black-Led Social Change encompasses organizations, ideas and strategies led by individuals who identify as Black, and that aim to build power and positive outcomes within the population. Recognizing poverty disproportionately impacts Black families, this initiative increases the investment of time, talent and treasure in community-based, Black-Led ideas addressing poverty.
We believe by investing in more Black-Led ideas and strategies, we can:
Currently, there are two programs under the Black-Led Social Change initiative: Champions of Change (below) and Black Empowerment Works.
Applications are currently closed. Sign up for our emails to learn about future grant availability for our Black Empowerment Works Program.
For more information about the grant process, qualifications and how you can participate, please visit uwgc.org/bewapply.
Thank you to the hard work and dedication of our first class of Champions: Retina Carter, Marquavius "Marq" Casey, Kendra Davis, Edita Dolan-Mayo, Alexis Trotter, Jalisa Harris, Reginald Harris, Terri Hurdle, Ronald Jackson II, Julius Jenkins, Chris Macklin, Rashida Manuel, and Jeremy Smith.
We are not yet accepting applications for the upcoming Champions of Change class. Interested in receiving updates when the next application opens? Send an email to black-led@uwgc.org with "Interested in Champions of Change" in the subject line.
Senior Manager, Community Impact
513-762-7118 | black-led@uwgc.org
Jena joined the United Way of Greater Cincinnati in 2014 and her passion exists at the intersection of public good, storytelling, and reallocating power. She believes that everyone has the ability to create positive change, but not everyone has equal access to the resources to do it; she wants to help change that. For questions about the Black Led Social change program and any subsidiaries, email her at black-led@uwgc.org or call 513-762-7118.