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Sara Weihmann, Director of Social Enterprise
New Avenues for Youth
New Avenues for Youth is dedicated to preventing and ending youth homelessness. One of the nonprofit’s creative initiatives, dfrntpigeon, is a social enterprise apparel brand run by Portland's underserved youth.
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Monique Davis, Chief Community Officer
Skid Row Housing Trust
Skid Row Housing Trust is committed to ending homelessness in Los Angeles by creating homes and providing services to people in need.
Turn LA into a community where every person has a home and where resources are readily available so that crises in people’s lives don't lead to life without a home.
“The truth is, homelessness could happen to anyone. We are all one major sickness or financial event away from disaster.”Visit Skid Row
Sue Reynolds, President and CEO
Community HousingWorks
North Park Seniors, the first LGBTQ+-affirming affordable apartment community in San Diego, providing a supportive and inclusive home for residents from every background.
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Tim Willink, Director of Tribal Programs
GRID Alternatives
GRID Alternatives (GRID) makes clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to underserved communities. GRID's National Tribal Program works to help tribal communities achieve their renewable energy goals.
GRID has partnered with over 40 tribes to install 630+ solar power systems serving tribal members in 10 states, while engaging 700 American Indian/Alaska Native individuals in solar installation skills training.
“The most fulfilling part of our work is seeing firsthand the tremendous opportunity for impact and change— not only for the environmental benefits and cost savings in Native American communities—but also in introducing a potential career path for tribal members.”Visit GRID Alternatives
Paul Williams, CEO
Project for Pride in Living
Project for Pride in Living (PPL) provides affordable housing and job training programs to help people get the skills necessary to get and keep a job, with career laddering opportunities.
Stabilize the economics of a household by providing affordable housing and steady employment to set the stage for long-term success.
“The people we work with come to us knowing everything about their shortcomings, and little or nothing about their strengths. Pride happens when people believe in you so much that you start to believe in yourself.”Visit PPL
Heidi Zimmer, Senior Vice President of Property Development
Artspace
Artspace creates, fosters, and preserves affordable housing and sustainable space for artists and arts organizations.
For more than 30 years, Artspace has developed 52 affordable properties nationwide, plus 7 projects in development.
“...the power of the arts and a community of creative people can lift up whole neighborhoods. The musicians, poets, storytellers, and painters help communities connect and celebrate their own history and heritage.”Visit Artspace
Susan Engel, Executive Director
St. Michael's Veterans Center
St. Michael's Veterans Center helps veterans who are homeless and have a disability to reclaim their dignity.
Provide quality affordable housing, social and mental health services, employment and financial stability.
“We believe that having a home and being a part of a community is essential for the dignity of each individual and collectively for the vibrancy and longterm sustainability of our city.”Visit St. Michael's
Allen Woods, Managing Partner & Creative Director
MORTAR
MORTAR, an incubator for urban entrepreneurs that teaches the skills needed to launch a thriving business in transitioning neighborhoods.
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Antonio Douthit-Boyd, Co-Artistic Director of Dance
Center of Creative Arts
Center of Creative Arts (COCA), enriches lives and builds community by providing meaningful arts experiences to help build a vibrant city that is creative, connected and inclusive.
Founded in 1986, COCA serves 50,000 people of all ages and skill levels, from enthusiastic amateurs to emerging professionals.
“I hope we are able to inspire and empower our students to pursue their dreams and leave a lasting impact on our world.”Visit COCA
Rafel Hart, Executive Director
Omaha Early Learning Centers
Omaha Early Learning Centers are a low- and no-cost child care facility for families of all backgrounds that gives little ones a safe, nurturing space to grow while helping their parents become self-sufficient.
Create, provide and promote the highest quality outcome-based learning environments for parents and their children.
“Every year, 96 low-income families from North Omaha and their children are given access to high-quality learning opportunities.”Visit Omaha Early Learning Centers
Darrin Williams, CEO
Southern Bancorp, Inc.
The Southern Bancorp Opportunity Center is a welcoming place where anyone in the community can come to begin a financial journey – regardless of where they might be starting.
Founded more than 30 years ago to serve underserved communities in the rural South.
“If you know where you want to go, we can help you get there, no matter your starting point.”Visit Southern Bancorp
