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Some of the Black L.O.V.E Grant Recipients at the Metro United Way’s 2021 Recipient Reception
BLPP Priorities: • Live: Access to affordable and healthy food, equitable justice, safe and efficient transportation, health and human services, parks and green spaces. • Own: Affordable, safe housing and home ownership, public safety, economic development. • Vote: Increase of Black voter registration and turnout. • Excel: Equitable access to quality education, living wages, job training and strong neighborhoods.
Black L.O.V.E. Philanthropic Partnership
Live. Own. Vote. Excel. T he mission of the Black L.O.V.E. Philanthropic Partnership is “to advance a culture of philanthropy rooted in generosity, justice, and shared accountability. The BLPP envisions a philanthropic culture that attacks the roots of systemic inequality powered by the expertise and leadership of impacted people and communities,” explains Metro United Way. Based on BMc Community Black L.O.V.E. agenda, this partnership helps pool philanthropic resources to invest in seven core focus areas recommended by the Black Social Change Funders Network: • Civic Engagement & Political Power • Organizing & People Power • Policy Advocacy & System Reform • Economic Development & Economic Power • Research & Intellectual Power • Communications/Narrative & Social Power • Leadership Development & Strategic Convenings A key component of the BLPP is remaining community- driven, with initiatives steered by members of the community. This allows their philanthropic strategies to
be more responsive and more impactful to the needs of the Black community in the Greater Louisville region. In the initial round of investments in 2021, the 19 funded partners from the Metro United Way’s seven-county region received a total of $1 million over two years. Nonprofit partners were selected by a volunteer-led committee based on the priorities outlined by Black L.O.V.E. Ten of those were brand new partners to the MUW. Metro United Way works “every day to lift our community by mobilizing people and maximizing our community’s resources to advance opportunity and equity for all.” They add, “Metro United Way drives efficiency and impact through best practice sharing, data-informed decision making, advocacy, and accountability for quality and results. We harness the power of donors, volunteers, thought leaders, experts, other nonprofits and government at all levels to ensure positive, sustainable change. Our vision and mission reflect our fundamental belief that all people belong and deserve fairness, justice, and inclusivity.” Want to help support this mission? Donate to the Black L.O.V.E. Philanthropic Partnership by visiting metrounitedway.org/donate-to-black-l-o-v-e
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