United Way for Southeastern Michigan has announced the latest round of Racial Equity Fund recipients. The fund, established in 2021, aims to empower BIPOC-led organizations in Southeast Michigan by providing unrestricted grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.  

The initiative has given a total of $3 million to nonprofit organizations since its inception to eliminate racial disparities in the region. United Way for Southeastern Michigan‘s mission is to mobilize the caring power of Detroit and Southeastern Michigan to improve communities and individual lives in measurable and lasting ways.

United Way for Southeastern Michigan President & CEO Dr. Darienne Hudson sat down with “American Black Journal” guest host Trudy Gallant-Stokes to share details about the latest round of grant recipients, as well as highlight the fund’s creation, purpose and how nonprofits can apply. Plus, she talks about the expansion of the Racial Equity Fund into Washtenaw County this year, offering a broader reach for organizations to apply.

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