Donate Now
Showing 29 results. Clear Filters
News

SEAP Awards Grants to Help Southern Groups Fight Vaccine Hesitancy

Holly Shinn ● December 7, 2021

Combatting vaccine hesitancy is not for the faint of heart — and now, 10 organizations across the South have the financial assistance to change the narrative within their communities.

News

SEAP Launches Survey to Help Local Leaders Prioritize ARP Funding Based on Community Input

Holly Shinn ● December 2, 2021

The Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP) launched the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Community Needs survey to gather feedback from residents across the 12 Southern states. The survey aims to identify challenges Southerners are experiencing as a result of the pandemic. SEAP’s goal is to bring in voices and ideas from local communities, especially those typically […]

News

New Orleans City Council Adopts ARP Model Resolution

Holly Shinn ● December 1, 2021

On October 7, 2021, in efforts to ensure an equitable recovery from the pandemic, the New Orleans City Council unanimously passed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Model Resolution, drafted by the Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP). The resolution commits the city to utilizing its share of ARP funds to promote a community-sustaining recovery across all […]

News

East Point City Council Passes ARP Model Resolution

Holly Shinn ● August 24, 2021

EAST POINT, Ga. — On Monday, the East Point City Council adopted a resolution designed to prioritize the use of American Rescue Plans (ARP) funds for initiatives that will drive long-term recovery and equity. The resolution, developed by the Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP), serves as a springboard for city leaders to consider what an […]

News

Tableau Foundation Teams up with Fair Count, Southern Economic Advancement Project to Make Data a Cornerstone of an Equitable Post-Pandemic Recovery

Holly Shinn ● July 1, 2021

SEATTLE /PRNewswire/ — Today, Tableau Foundation announced its expanded commitment to the Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP) and Fair Count in support of both organizations’ work to improve the lives of marginalized, vulnerable populations in the southern United States. Collectively, the Stacey Abrams-founded organizations will be able to continue their work of focusing on empowering organizations and nonprofits that are driving […]

News

SEAP Establishes New Team to Assist Southern Communities with ARP Funds

Holly Shinn ● June 4, 2021

ATLANTA, GA. – As state and local governments begin receiving American Rescue Plan relief funding, the Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP) has established an ARP Assistance Team. The team will ensure Southern communities have substantial assistance and resources to help them invest ARP funds responsibly and effectively. Tyler Bellstrom and Morgan Smith will join the team […]

News

SEAP Launches Campaign to Highlight Need for Medicaid Expansion in Southern States

Holly Shinn ● May 17, 2021

ATLANTA, GA. – Today, the Southern Economic Advancement Project (SEAP) kicked off Medicaid Madness, a bold campaign to emphasize the need for new Medicaid Expansion policies in eight Southern states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Medicaid Expansion in these eight states will allow for affordable, quality, and equitable health care […]

Load More

Topic Tags