OUR SOCIAL JUSTICE GRANTS ARE MAKING AN IMPACT
Established in 2009 to honor the legacy of Barbara McDowell, the Foundation aims to improve the economic well-being, social conditions, and civil liberties of disadvantaged persons and groups in the United States.
Over the past 15 Years we have made a significant impact:
LEGAL VICTORIES: OUR GRANTS ARE DRIVING SOCIAL JUSTICE REFORM NATIONWIDE
Lawsuit Sparks Reform: Missouri Foster Care System Overhauls Psychotropic Medication Practices
Lawsuit Victory Paves the Way for Inclusive Democracy: New York State Ensures Voting Access for Print Disabilities
Lawsuit Upholds Democracy: Ensuring Inclusive U.S. Census Count for Fair Representation and Resource Allocation
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