Why Your Support MattersmBOLDen Change works to ensure that every person — especially children and families facing the greatest barriers — has the resources, dignity, and real opportunity to thrive, no matter their zip code, income, or immigration status.Your gift helps us: meet urgent needs today and build stronger, more just systems for tomorrow.With the support of donors, we are:✔️ Meeting urgent needs through dignity-first approaches like cash-plus-care initiatives for students and vulnerable families.✔️ Empowering partner nonprofits to launch promising solutions, reach more people, and expand their impact — through funding, strategy support, and pilot incubation.✔️ Building public understanding and empathy — through storytelling and tools like our Safety Net Simulator.✔️ Fighting for policies that protect basic needs and expand real opportunity — through advocacy and coalition-building.Your donation fuels meaningful impact — whether you care most about helping a family meet basic needs today, or shaping what’s possible for the next generation.Give today. Power bold solutions.

Your gift powers the public education, storytelling, and advocacy work that centers dignity for children, families, and communities pushed to the margins. 🗣️✨While our local programmatic work meets urgent needs, this fund is dedicated to building the fairer policies and systems that protect the safety net and promote opportunity for all. Your donation helps mBOLDen Change:Build New Narratives: We don’t just challenge harmful stories; we actively build a new one—centering the lived experience of those most impacted to drive a future rooted in dignity.Protect the Safety Net: We advocate for federal, state and local policies that provide long-term stability, dignity, and opportunity for children, families, and communities.Public Education at Scale: We create the tools and resources needed to educate the public and mobilize for a more just and humane future.Change the Story. Change the System. Join Us in building collective support to protect our communities and promote dignity for all.

The cost of living is pushing families to the brink. With the cost of essentials skyrocketing and safety nets shrinking, families are being forced into impossible choices. We launched the Basic Needs Fund to provide immediate cash support to families experiencing an emergency — bridging the gap before a temporary setback becomes a permanent crisis. Your gift enables us to support families in need, when they need it most.