New Resource Aids Researchers in Supporting Boys and Men of Color A new report aims to teach researchers, evaluators and funders how to better support boys and men of color. It introduces six strategies that emphasize challenging the status quo in research methodologies and taking responsibility for systemic forces that cause harm. Read More
Campaign Launches to Strengthen 1,000 Black-Owned Businesses in Atlanta The Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative has launched the Advancing Enterprise Prosperity: 1,000 Black Businesses in 1,000 Days Campaign, which is an effort to help 1,000 Black-owned businesses in Atlanta either hire their first employee or offer living wages to current workers. Read More
Operationalizing Equity Putting the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Racial and Ethnic Equity and Inclusion Framework Into Action Grantmaking organizations across the country are making race and ethnic equity a priority. In this report, the Annie E. Casey Foundation shares its own journey in implementing equity throughout its operations. Read More
Push to Strengthen Black Entrepreneurship in Atlanta Receives $1 Million Boost The Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative (AWBI) has received a $1 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. This investment — coupled with support from Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Kendeda Fund — will advance the initiative’s efforts to bolster African-American entrepreneurship in Atlanta while also closing the city’s racial wealth gap. Read More
The Changing World of Latino Philanthropy With Ana Marie Argilagos and Sam Zamarripa In this episode of CaseyCast, the Foundation’s Lisa Hamilton explores the world of Latino philanthropy with Ana Marie Argilagos, president and CEO of Hispanics in Philanthropy, and Sam Zamarripa, the first Hispanic elected to the Georgia State Senate. Listen to learn more Latino giving. Read More
National Civic Partners Our National Civic Partners are some of the largest, most influential organizations in the nonprofit sector. National Civic Partners National Policy Partners Philanthropy Partners KIDS COUNT Outreach Partners Read More
Lisa Hamilton Named Next President & CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation The Casey Foundation Board of Trustees announced that Lisa Hamilton will become the Foundation’s next president and chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, 2019. Hamilton is the Foundation’s executive vice president and chief program officer. She will succeed Patrick McCarthy, who announced his retirement after 25 years at the Foundation. Read More
Closing the Achievement Gap Technical Assistance to Schools and School Support Organizations This publication presents an overview of the Foundation’s support to four organizations, each offering technical assistance to a particular audience in the education arena. Read More
Philanthropy Partners We currently partner with a number of philanthropic network to support our solutions for kids and families. National Civic Partners National Policy Partners Philanthropy Partners KIDS COUNT Outreach Partners Read More
More than $1.8 Million Raised To Support Entrepreneurs of Color in Baltimore Six local organizations have received grants in a collaborative effort to help entrepreneurs of color overcome obstacles to starting and growing businesses in Baltimore City and the surrounding region. Learn how funders are supporting local small businesses. Read More
