ALKU Foundation Awards $300K Catalyst Grants to Nonprofits
Summary
With funding from the Catalyst Grant, Andover ABC plans to subsidize the salary cost of its first-ever executive director, significantly increasing the organizations operational capacity and outreach efforts. Through this work, C4C also creates transformative opportunities for BIPOC, first-generation, and multilingual college students, offering paid internships and career development experiences that prepare them to lead and inspire within their communities. The Reproductive Equity Now Foundation plans to conduct targeted focus group research to hone its education strategy and message development and utilize its findings in both earned and paid media campaigns. YouthConnect places clinical social workers within Boston police departments to support youth and families by addressing social-emotional issues contributing to juvenile crime. With funding from The ALKU Foundation Catalyst Grant, YouthConnect will launch a Staff Wellness Initiative aimed at enhancing the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of their team, who work with marginalized youth.