Our new report, Climate Resilience in Central Appalachia: Impacts and Opportunities, offers a baseline analysis for improving economic resilience in the Central Appalachian region. 💪

Join GSP for our third Member Listening Session of 2023 on Wednesday, June 14th from 1 – 2 pm EST, hosted by Teumbay Barnes of the Southern Partners Fund and GSP steering committee member. REGISTER: ow.ly/mpxS50OB4RU #FundSouthernProgress #G4SP #GSPMembers

We're hosting a virtual funder briefing with Grantmakers for Southern Progress (GSP) on June 13th, 3-4:30 EDT. Learn about the far right's strategy to weaponize TGNC communities and hear about current work and wins in the field. Open to PSO partners and grantmakers. ow.ly/4j0p50OCtGf

In our latest newsletter, we spoke with Equality Florida about the epidemic of mass shootings in the United States and what the South can teach us about the crisis of hate. Read the article: g4sp.org/resourcing-com… #FundSouthernProgress #G4SP #GunViolencePrevention

Remembering the 49 beautiful lives cut short seven years ago at the Pulse night club. We will honor them with our actions to end gun violence and stand strong against hate and racism. We must do all we can to make sure love wins and that we can all live with safety and dignity.

Early bird prices for our Convening end June 15! Register today to lock in your discount: whova.com/portal/registr… #FundSouthernProgress #G4SP

As we celebrate #Juneteenth, let us keep in mind that African Americans during the Civil War distinguished between *abolishing slavery* and *freeing people.* Many formerly enslaved people did not feel *free* in 1865 and thereafter, and they clearly articulated why. A thread 1/

Juneteenth celebrates the day Black enslaved people were told slavery had ended. We celebrate today and continue its legacy by building a South that honors our humanity, fights for our freedom, and ensures our path to justice remains well lit. #FundSouthernProgress #Juneteenth

As Southerners working to build an inclusive South that values and cares for all people, we know that choosing to stay out of Florida is simply not an option for us. Read our full statement here: g4sp.org/we-chose-flori… #FundSouthernProgress #G4SP

The countdown has BEGUN! We can't wait to see y'all in Florida in just a few days!🔥 Get excited to hear from our 40+ speakers, go on Learning Tours in central Florida communities, attend our awards ceremonies, and more! See y'all soon! #FundSouthernProgress #G4SP

Due to Hurricane Idalia, we are shifting our Biennial Convening to 100% virtual. We are partnering with Embassy Suites and the Smile Trust to redistribute the rooms and 400 meals to support evacuees. Read our full statement here: g4sp.org/our-2023-bienn… #FundSouthernProgress

"The idea that we have red and blue states is a myth. If we want to break the cycle of [teetering between democracy and fascism every 4 years], we need to say we want things to be different and move boldly with that vision." -Maurice Moe Mitchell 🐺 #TheForwardMoment #FundSouthernProgress

During the Community Awards ceremony at The Forward Moment, Grantmakers for Southern Progress honored our Executive Director, Adelina Nicholls, for her exceptional work in the areas of equitable, structural change and power building across the South. La Lucha Sigue!❤️‍🔥 #CommunityOrganizing #GLAHR

Congrats to our 2023 #GSPFellows! FSP develops leaders in philanthropy by aligning their grantmaking skills with a reparations mindset. We look forward to seeing each of our Fellows expand their impact in the South. Learn more: g4sp.org/fellows

How community finance can support #rural wealth building: bit.ly/48jtQqh RCAC NCRP cdcb come dream. come build. CommunitiesUnlimited Grantmakers for Southern Progress #Appalachia #CommunityFinance

We are pleased to announce our 8th grantmaking cycle for the Out in the South Fund. In a time where trans and gender expansive communities are under attack, it is vital to support robust funding infrastructure networks deeply rooted in community. bit.ly/3T0CcOc

Oseola McCarty worked as a seamstress her entire life. At the age of 86, McCarty donated her life savings to the University of Southern Mississippi to create scholarships for Black students. Her endowment continues to support undergraduates at USM. #BlackHistoryMonth

Let's look at a philanthropic strategy focused on building a more just society: bit.ly/4bhWJo2 Democracy Frontlines Fund Southern Equality Movement Advancement Project Showing Up for Racial Justice MPower Change Grantmakers for Southern Progress Solidaire Network #racialjustice #giving

Read our statement: g4sp.org/news Our hearts go out to all the people who have been affected by #HurricaneHelene, including our own staff, our families, and so many of you. Our pain is shared. Our recovery will be too. #FundSouthernProgress #Philanthropy