Advocating for Just Systems

KC Mothers in Charge

• Fall 2018
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•   1st Grant

KC MIC’s mission is to reduce violent crime and support the families of victims. The Hoping and Healing Support Program provides direct assistance to families as well as providing opportunities to participate in advocacy and anti-violence events happening in their community.

Exodus Lending

• Fall 2017
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• Fall 2018
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•   3rd Grant

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Exodus Lending provides Minnesotans trapped in payday debt with interest-free repayment options, personalized advice and financial counseling.

Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project

• Fall 2017
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•   1st Grant

Minneapolis, Minnesota

The goal of The Women’s Friendship Group is to present Iraqi and American voices to counter negative stereotypes; to build mutual understanding, respect, and global solidarity; and to build community through dialogue.

Genesis

• Fall 2016
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•   2nd Grant

Oakland, California

Genesis was created in 2007 to advance economic, gender and racial equality in the San Francisco Bay Area. This Mary’s Pence grant will be used to train women with developmental disabilities in advocacy and the process of voter registration.

Workers’ Rights Center

• Spring 2017
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•   1st Grant

Madison, Wisconsin

The Women Workers United – Trabajadoras Unidas (WWU/TU) project was launched in spring 2016 to be a mutual support group for Latina women workers where they can connect, organize, and take action.