2024 Partners
Alimentando al Pueblo
Alimentando al Pueblo is an innovative food bank that was established during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a mission to cultivate healing through comunidad, comida, and celebración. They have created the only Latinx food system in the country, emphasizing the importance of culturally relevant food within the community. By forming partnerships with Mexican-owned local businesses, Alimentando al Pueblo supports the local economy while ensuring access to organic produce and essential Latinx staples. This initiative is more than just a food bank; it’s a force for community building, aimed at fostering joyful communities and supporting those impacted by systemic challenges. Their approach stands as a powerful example of how community-focused, culturally sensitive initiatives can create lasting, positive change.
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Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic
Since 1970, Seattle Children’s Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) has offered quality care with dignity at their Central District location. Their second clinic location in Othello is closer to the 75% of OBCC families who have moved to south Seattle and south King County for more affordable housing. OBCC provides medical, dental, behavioral health, sickle cell disease care, sports rehab, physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiology and nutrition services for babies, children and teens — regardless of a family’s ability to pay. They provide coordinated, whole-person care that addresses root causes of illness — social, economic and environmental.
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Black Folks in Design
Black Folks in Design (BFiD) is an international network established by Little Wing Lee in 2017, aimed at connecting Black designers across various disciplines, including interiors, architecture, fashion, graphic design, and more. The network seeks to foster community among Black designers and highlight their mastery and excellence in the field to a broader audience, including the design community and relevant stakeholders. BFiD’s initiatives go beyond community building; they also delve into the role of design and aesthetics in social, economic, and racial justice efforts, showcasing how environments influence our lives and contribute to broader societal discussions.
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Freedmen’s Town Association
The Freedmen’s Town Association, along with the Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy, focuses on preserving the historic Freedmen’s Town in Houston, established by formerly enslaved individuals. These organizations work on community engagement and heritage tourism to protect the area’s legacy for future generations and aim for its recognition as a vital part of African American history.
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Prior Benefitting Partners
Humble Design
Humble Design transforms empty houses into warm, dignified homes for individuals, families, and veterans emerging from homelessness. Fueled by heartfelt donations, volunteer efforts, and partnerships like with U-Haul, they create fresh starts and lasting hope.
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Dads
DADS, based in Seattle, empowers fathers to be present in their children’s lives by offering guidance and support to overcome barriers. They focus on rebuilding family relationships and achieving stability, rooted in the belief in the transformative power of family reconciliation.
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Women United Seattle
Women United Seattle focuses on supporting caregivers by providing them with resources and assistance to alleviate the challenges of caring for their loved ones. They emphasize stress reduction, unity, family reunification, and personal balance, advocating for cultural respect and solidarity, especially in times of crisis.
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Dignity for Divas
Dignity for Divas uplifts women facing homelessness in the Puget Sound area, offering dignity through self-care, support, and empowerment. Providing survival kits, housing help, and workshops, they foster personal growth and self-sufficiency, making them a steadfast ally in the transition from hardship to stability.
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Family First Community Center
Family First Community Center prides itself on being the first community center in Washington State with a health clinic that offers medical, dental and behavioral health services all under one roof.
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One Love Community Fridge
OLCF works to eradicate food insecurity and malnutrition, and the stigma associated with both, through an integrated, multi-generational, and inclusive movement that centers access to food, nutrition education, and sustainability.
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Pioneer Human Services
Pioneer assists people reentering society from prison or jail as well as those who are overcoming substance use disorders and mental health issues.
Visit UsThe benefitting partners of Champions of Change share three important values:
Dignity
Dignity and respect for those they serve is at the core of its operations
Empowerment
The goal to empower those who seek to improve their lives and circumstances for their families
Collaboration
A commitment to collaborate with other organizations to remove barriers to access for basic needs, support networks, health care, skills training and education
There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out the river.
We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in.