The Greenlining Institute works to bring the American Dream within reach of all, regardless of race or income. We work on a variety of issues because we recognize that economic opportunity doesn’t operate in a vacuum. We don’t see these issues as being in separate silos, but as interconnected threads in a web of opportunity.
Our programs are supported by a strong Research Department that backs up our advocacy with solid data, and works to make that data widely available.
Bridges to Health seeks to bring the resources needed for a healthy life, including access to care, within reach of communities of color and low-income communities, and to open doors to economic opportunities in the health industry.
Democratizing Philanthropy promotes diversity and transparency in the philanthropic world, encouraging charitable foundations to treat communities of color as full partners in their work.
Economic Equity works to overcome the lingering effects of redlining, help communities of color build wealth, and ensure that our financial system works for all.
Energy addresses the electric and gas services upon which homes and businesses depend, seeking to ensure that low-income ratepayers are protected and that race, language or income are never barriers to these essential services.
Environmental Equity focuses on the emerging green economy in order to make sure that communities of color not only have a clean environment, but also benefit from the economic opportunities made possible by environmental efforts.
Claiming Our Democracy strives to ensure that communities of color and low-income Americans are able to make their voices heard in our electoral process and the halls of government.
Telecommunications & Technology
Telecommunications & Technology works to make sure that people at all income levels have access to the information and communications technology that is so vital in today’s economy, and to ensure that telecommunications companies are responsive to the needs of communities of color.
