Public Welfare Foundation’s grantees are deep wells of wisdom. Their work puts them on the front lines, defending against harmful policies while continuing to advance change. Through storms, they withstand with principle, conviction, and courage.
While some PWF grantees work alongside one another in the same communities, many work states apart in different landscapes with different players. It’s easy to feel scattered and disparate despite a wealth of collective experiences, victories, and learnings. In a recent survey conducted by the Foundation, grantees expressed a clear desire for a greater ability to connect and coordinate to advance common goals.
That’s why the Foundation has launched The Collective: A Peer Learning Exchange. The virtual webinar series spotlights promising transformative justice initiatives and organization capacity strategies. Partners from across the country will be able to connect, learn from one another, and build relationships for stronger coalitions.
Upcoming Webinar
Wed. May 27, 2026 @ 2 PM ET – 3:15 PM ET
Join Public Welfare Foundation for Growing Grassroots: Building Organizational Capacity for Impact, featuring Ernest Johnson, Founder and Executive Director of Ubuntu Village NOLA in Louisiana; and Shannon Ross, Founder and CEO of The Community in Wisconsin.
This webinar will explore how Ubuntu Village NOLA and The Community, two justice reform organizations, have successfully grown and strengthened grassroots efforts to drive adult and youth justice reform in their communities. Participants will gain insight into the challenges, opportunities, and best practices that come with scaling grassroots initiatives – from day-to-day operations, administrative processes, building sustainable fundraising models, and maintaining partnerships with external stakeholders.
