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Lawmaker Q & A: Representative Phil Olaleye

We asked Georgia State Representative Phil Olaleye about how citizen engagement shapes his work

Introducing Pro Bono Help for Southeast Disaster Recovery Grants

Free grant writing & strategy support for Southern organizations seeking disaster recovery funds

From Policy to Possibility: Southern Lessons from the Community Change Grant

This report draws on insights from over 50 stakeholders on how this grant opportunity galvanized Southern leaders.

Arkansas Black Mayors Association Awarded $250,000 Urban Forestry Grant

This competitive grant awarded by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division and the USDA Forest Service will help to plant 1,200 trees across the state of Arkansas

A Green Future Led By Black Churches

Economic Recovery Corps fellow Fenika Miller has spent the past year working with Southern Black churches to help them see possibility in using federal dollars to invest in clean energy.

Building a Skilled and Inclusive Workforce in Memphis, TN

Breaking down silos between trade unions, private contractors, and community-based orgs while creating economic mobility for participants and building a skilled workforce for the region.

Policy Change with Mississippi PEP Alum

Mississippi Center for Justice and Senior Program Manager Yumekia Jones are fighting back against predatory lending in the Mississippi Delta.

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