Stories
Change and Opportunity
From our board leadership to our staff structure, this year brings significant changes to the Foundation, though many important things will remain the same, including our mission, values, and commitment to racial...
Reasons to celebrate 2018
We won’t sugarcoat it: 2018 was a tough year. The words of abolitionist Frederick Douglass frequently came to mind: “This struggle may be a moral one, or it may be a physical one, and it may be both moral and...
Solidarity, Power and Change: North Carolina Congress of Latino Organizations
These are challenging times for immigrant communities. Increased deportations and detentions by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, uncertainty about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, harmful...
Solidarity, Power and Change: North Carolina Congress of Latino Organizations
These are challenging times for immigrant communities. Increased deportations and detentions by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, uncertainty about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, harmful political rhetoric and outright racism are putting families on the defensive. But there are so many...
Program Director Lavastian Glenn to depart Babcock Foundation
It is with mixed emotions that the board and staff of the Babcock Foundation announce the departure of Program Director Lavastian Glenn, who has accepted a new position at the Nathan Cummings Foundation in New York City.
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Louisiana's “Winning Side:” Powering Democracy through Civic Engagement
The winds of change are stirring strong through Louisiana thanks, in large part, to a network of grassroots organizers, community advocates and policy experts working to improve the quality of life for low-wealth people. Last month, our staff and board visited Louisiana to learn about current strategies and emerging opportunities. The visit was my first chance as a Network Officer to engage...
Asking Hard Questions: How We Created a Racial Equity Statement
An indispensable aspect of any journey are the signs pointing the way, indicators of where you want to go that keep you moving in the right direction.
Over the last several months, the board and staff of the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation have been exploring ways to incorporate racial equity more fully into all aspects of our work, from grantmaking to mission investing, from internal...
Congratulations to our New and Returning Grantee Partners
Congratulations to our new and returning grantee partners who received funding in June 2018:
Advocates for Community and Rural Education dba Rural Community Alliance
Appalachia Funders Network
Appalachian Citizens' Law Center
Blueprint NC
Coalfield Development Corporation
CommunityWorks
Homes of Hope, Inc.
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