LETTER FROM ALMA URBANO, CHINOOK FUND GRANTS MANAGER

In the current political climate, organizations who are dedicated to progressive social change and to defending the lives of the most marginalized communities are facing unprecedented challenges and threats. These organizations and their leaders, who are on the frontlines of upholding democracy, are facing a backlash of censorship, political repression, and divestment.

The Another World is Possible Fund is a rapid response funding vehicle to invest in the social justice organizations who are fighting for community care and safety in the short term AND a visionary future for our world in the long term. The fund was launched in May 2020 through an innovative partnership with Transformative Leadership for Change (TLC). Through their fellowship program, TLC supports the sustainability, healing, solidarity, and radical visions of BIPOC people leading social justice organizations.

In the third year of the Another World is Possible Fund, we continued to focus on the resiliency of grassroots leaders, organizations, and communities. Over the past year, we successfully distributed an additional $150,000 to 30 social justice organizations through the fund.

We send deep gratitude to our funders, donors, and friends who supported the re-launch of this critical response fund. In the coming year, we look forward to collaborating with Transformative Leadership for Change to assess ongoing needs in Colorado’s social change ecosystem and map out the future of this fund.