Important Updates from The Greenlining Institute
As President and CEO, I’m sharing important updates about The Greenlining Institute. Our mission is deeply meaningful to me, and while change can be difficult, it is sometimes necessary to advance our goals. After assessing our circumstances, I am restructuring Greenlining to adapt to a changing world.
This restructure will deepen our economic equity foundation, integrate our climate expertise, and position Greenlining for growth and greater impact. Our mission remains the same, but we are driving transformative change in formerly redlined communities by focusing on increasing dollars, resources, benefits, and access to achieve bold, collective results.
We face significant challenges ahead. The incoming Administration’s Project 2025 agenda threatens our communities, while the philanthropic landscape remains uncertain. That’s why we are prioritizing investments in program areas with the most growth and impact potential, ensuring Greenlining remains effective at the intersection of race, climate, and the economy.
This restructure is about maximizing our collective impact, leveraging resources to support communities most affected by racial and economic inequities, and diversifying our funding for sustainability.
At the same time, The Greenlining Institute voluntarily signed a card check agreement to begin collective bargaining. This marks a significant milestone in fostering a collaborative and positive work environment so that our staff are supported and well-positioned to successfully tackle the challenges coming our way. We respect the right to unionize and are committed to cooperative, respectful negotiations that align with our mission, values and collective goals.
We’re no strangers to adapting and evolving. Over 30 years ago, we pioneered a unique strategy of achieving racial equity through economic justice. Since then, we’ve evolved to address the intersection of environmental racism and economic inequality, building a robust, community-driven policy agenda.
Now is the time to unite our legacy efforts with our bold initiatives like Greenlining the Block—grounded in strong economic fundamentals and guided by equity. Next year, we will launch a strategic plan refocusing on closing the racial wealth gap.
Looking to 2025 and beyond, we remain steadfast in our commitments:
- Advancing our mission to close the racial wealth gap.
- Targeting resources and benefits to formerly redlined communities, enabling them to build wealth, resilience, and power.
- Building an inclusive, multi-racial democracy where everyone can participate and benefit.
As we embark on a new direction, I am deeply grateful for the impactful and meaningful contributions of Greenliners who have departed the organization, leaving a lasting influence both in the near term and for the long term. And, I am committed to supporting our team through these transitions. I hope you’ll join me in investing in their leadership, their wisdom, and their success.
I am confident this restructuring and collective commitment will unlock new opportunities for our communities, and ensure Greenlining’s long-term sustainability and impact. Thank you for your continued partnership as we advance our mission together.
