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Serving as a Catalyst for Social Change on Behalf of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Communities Since 1982 |
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Regional Grant Makers Share a Common Vision Cream City Foundation will sponsor a grant maker convening for the Midwest as part of Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues (FLGI) Common Vision initiative. Common Vision is a national, multi-year initiative that will bring together grant makers in seven regions of the country who share an interest in fulfilling philanthropy's promise to provide widespread equity and opportunity. "Our goal is to open up a unique space where grant makers of all types can meet one another, share their expertise and collectively examine the ways in which philanthropy, at the state and regional level, can address historical inequities based on sexuality, race, class and gender," said Luz Guerra, program director at Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues. "Cream City Foundation believes that philanthropy has an immense influence on creating long-lasting social change in our communities - including the elimination of homophobia," said Maria Cadenas, Executive Director of the Cream City Foundation. "Common Vision enhances the work we have done over the years to promote social change philanthropy." The meeting will begin an in-depth conversation about philanthropy’s potential for improving equity and building healthy communities in their respective regions. Other sponsors to the meeting include Arcus Foundation, Donors Forum of Chicago, John Larsen Foundation, Minnesota Council of Foundations, Pfund (Philanthrofund Foundation), Council of Michigan Foundations, Chicago Foundation for Women and the Crossroads Fund. Numerous national foundations and affinity groups have partnered with us, including: Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, the Diversity in Philanthropy Project, Funders Network on Population, Reproductive Health and Rights, Funders Network for Smart Growth & Livable Communities, Ms. Foundation for Women, Native Americans in Philanthropy, and Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity. The mission of Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues (FLGI) is to seek equality and rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) individuals and communities by mobilizing philanthropic resources that advance racial, economic and gender justice. To learn more about FLGI, please visit www.lgbtfunders.orgCream City Foundation was founded in 1982 and is celebrating over 25 years and over $500,000 of giving to LGBT communities. For more information visit www.creamcityfoundation.org
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