We envision a world where all people have voice and power to participate, and our natural resources are vibrant and resilient.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nVALUES<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nAPPROACH<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPROCESS <\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\nWHAT WE FUND<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\nARTS<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe believe in the power of arts and culture to move hearts and minds in the pursuit of equity and justice in society. Artists and culture bearers are essential in inspiring community engagement, celebrating difference and advancing narrative change in support of a democracy that works for all.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nClimate & Environmental Justice<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOur climate\/environment work supports equitable, science-based advocacy, policies and bold solutions that improve people\u2019s lives, especially low-income communities and communities of color who are disproportionately vulnerable to climate impacts. We have an obligation to address climate change and its many injustices – the time for action is now. Together, we can reverse these inequities and create healthy, thriving communities, a safer planet, and one sustainable world.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nCivic Engagement & Voting Rights<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe seek to realize a multi-racial democracy where every individual regardless of race, geography or income, has easy, safe and equitable access to election participation and civic engagement. Supporting the capacity and vision of frontline groups and relational organizers is an essential strategy to ensure a democracy that works for all.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\nThe Fresh Sound Foundation<\/strong> embarked on an intentional learning journey around equity and trust-based philanthropy over the last few years. Working with trusted thought leaders and advisors, we have reflected deeply on our governance and grantmaking practices, and future succession planning. Our journey has strengthened our commitment to become an antiracist foundation, and has led us to support more flexible, multi-year funding for grantee partners.<\/p>\r\n\r\nIn addition, Fresh Sound has continued to sharpen our \u201cUrgency of Now\u201d fund that moves grants all throughout the year related to key democracy strategies and unique needs of our grantee partners. We have updated Fresh Sound\u2019s vision and mission<\/a>, defined core values, and developed an equity statement<\/a> reflecting our ongoing commitment to justice and equity across the foundation\u2019s internal and external efforts.<\/p>\r\n\r\nThis learning journey has helped us experiment and strive for a more intersectional approach in our work to support arts & culture, environment & climate change, and democracy & civic engagement. We continue to assess and refine our approach and commit to being as transparent as possible about our evolution. Over the next year, Fresh Sound is considering innovative funding approaches that may affect the availability of funds for our regular grant cycles in the near term. We look forward to sharing our new strategic priorities for the future.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\nPARTNER SPOTLIGHT<\/h3>\r\n \n \n \n \n ![\"FOOD](\"https:\/\/freshsoundfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/food-connect2.jpg\" "\\"FOOD")
<\/a>FOOD CONNECTS delivers local food as well as education and consulting services aiming at transforming the local food system.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n ![\"artsemerson\"](\"https:\/\/freshsoundfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/emerson3.jpg\" "\\"artsemerson\\"")
<\/a>ArtsEmerson (ARTS) is the professional organization at Emerson College, based in the heart of downtown Boston.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n ![\"New](\"https:\/\/freshsoundfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/NGP2.jpg\" "\\"New")
<\/a>NEW GEORGIA PROJECT is here to help you cast your ballot and make sure your vote gets counted.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n
WHAT WE FUND<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\nARTS<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe believe in the power of arts and culture to move hearts and minds in the pursuit of equity and justice in society. Artists and culture bearers are essential in inspiring community engagement, celebrating difference and advancing narrative change in support of a democracy that works for all.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nClimate & Environmental Justice<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOur climate\/environment work supports equitable, science-based advocacy, policies and bold solutions that improve people\u2019s lives, especially low-income communities and communities of color who are disproportionately vulnerable to climate impacts. We have an obligation to address climate change and its many injustices – the time for action is now. Together, we can reverse these inequities and create healthy, thriving communities, a safer planet, and one sustainable world.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nCivic Engagement & Voting Rights<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe seek to realize a multi-racial democracy where every individual regardless of race, geography or income, has easy, safe and equitable access to election participation and civic engagement. Supporting the capacity and vision of frontline groups and relational organizers is an essential strategy to ensure a democracy that works for all.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\nThe Fresh Sound Foundation<\/strong> embarked on an intentional learning journey around equity and trust-based philanthropy over the last few years. Working with trusted thought leaders and advisors, we have reflected deeply on our governance and grantmaking practices, and future succession planning. Our journey has strengthened our commitment to become an antiracist foundation, and has led us to support more flexible, multi-year funding for grantee partners.<\/p>\r\n\r\nIn addition, Fresh Sound has continued to sharpen our \u201cUrgency of Now\u201d fund that moves grants all throughout the year related to key democracy strategies and unique needs of our grantee partners. We have updated Fresh Sound\u2019s vision and mission<\/a>, defined core values, and developed an equity statement<\/a> reflecting our ongoing commitment to justice and equity across the foundation\u2019s internal and external efforts.<\/p>\r\n\r\nThis learning journey has helped us experiment and strive for a more intersectional approach in our work to support arts & culture, environment & climate change, and democracy & civic engagement. We continue to assess and refine our approach and commit to being as transparent as possible about our evolution. Over the next year, Fresh Sound is considering innovative funding approaches that may affect the availability of funds for our regular grant cycles in the near term. We look forward to sharing our new strategic priorities for the future.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\nPARTNER SPOTLIGHT<\/h3>\r\n \n \n \n \n - <\/a>FOOD CONNECTS delivers local food as well as education and consulting services aiming at transforming the local food system.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
- <\/a>ArtsEmerson (ARTS) is the professional organization at Emerson College, based in the heart of downtown Boston.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
- <\/a>NEW GEORGIA PROJECT is here to help you cast your ballot and make sure your vote gets counted.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n
ARTS<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe believe in the power of arts and culture to move hearts and minds in the pursuit of equity and justice in society. Artists and culture bearers are essential in inspiring community engagement, celebrating difference and advancing narrative change in support of a democracy that works for all.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nClimate & Environmental Justice<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOur climate\/environment work supports equitable, science-based advocacy, policies and bold solutions that improve people\u2019s lives, especially low-income communities and communities of color who are disproportionately vulnerable to climate impacts. We have an obligation to address climate change and its many injustices – the time for action is now. Together, we can reverse these inequities and create healthy, thriving communities, a safer planet, and one sustainable world.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nCivic Engagement & Voting Rights<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe seek to realize a multi-racial democracy where every individual regardless of race, geography or income, has easy, safe and equitable access to election participation and civic engagement. Supporting the capacity and vision of frontline groups and relational organizers is an essential strategy to ensure a democracy that works for all.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\nThe Fresh Sound Foundation<\/strong> embarked on an intentional learning journey around equity and trust-based philanthropy over the last few years. Working with trusted thought leaders and advisors, we have reflected deeply on our governance and grantmaking practices, and future succession planning. Our journey has strengthened our commitment to become an antiracist foundation, and has led us to support more flexible, multi-year funding for grantee partners.<\/p>\r\n\r\nIn addition, Fresh Sound has continued to sharpen our \u201cUrgency of Now\u201d fund that moves grants all throughout the year related to key democracy strategies and unique needs of our grantee partners. We have updated Fresh Sound\u2019s vision and mission<\/a>, defined core values, and developed an equity statement<\/a> reflecting our ongoing commitment to justice and equity across the foundation\u2019s internal and external efforts.<\/p>\r\n\r\nThis learning journey has helped us experiment and strive for a more intersectional approach in our work to support arts & culture, environment & climate change, and democracy & civic engagement. We continue to assess and refine our approach and commit to being as transparent as possible about our evolution. Over the next year, Fresh Sound is considering innovative funding approaches that may affect the availability of funds for our regular grant cycles in the near term. We look forward to sharing our new strategic priorities for the future.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\nPARTNER SPOTLIGHT<\/h3>\r\n \n \n \n \n - <\/a>FOOD CONNECTS delivers local food as well as education and consulting services aiming at transforming the local food system.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
- <\/a>ArtsEmerson (ARTS) is the professional organization at Emerson College, based in the heart of downtown Boston.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
- <\/a>NEW GEORGIA PROJECT is here to help you cast your ballot and make sure your vote gets counted.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n
Climate & Environmental Justice<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOur climate\/environment work supports equitable, science-based advocacy, policies and bold solutions that improve people\u2019s lives, especially low-income communities and communities of color who are disproportionately vulnerable to climate impacts. We have an obligation to address climate change and its many injustices – the time for action is now. Together, we can reverse these inequities and create healthy, thriving communities, a safer planet, and one sustainable world.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nCivic Engagement & Voting Rights<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe seek to realize a multi-racial democracy where every individual regardless of race, geography or income, has easy, safe and equitable access to election participation and civic engagement. Supporting the capacity and vision of frontline groups and relational organizers is an essential strategy to ensure a democracy that works for all.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\nThe Fresh Sound Foundation<\/strong> embarked on an intentional learning journey around equity and trust-based philanthropy over the last few years. Working with trusted thought leaders and advisors, we have reflected deeply on our governance and grantmaking practices, and future succession planning. Our journey has strengthened our commitment to become an antiracist foundation, and has led us to support more flexible, multi-year funding for grantee partners.<\/p>\r\n\r\nIn addition, Fresh Sound has continued to sharpen our \u201cUrgency of Now\u201d fund that moves grants all throughout the year related to key democracy strategies and unique needs of our grantee partners. We have updated Fresh Sound\u2019s vision and mission<\/a>, defined core values, and developed an equity statement<\/a> reflecting our ongoing commitment to justice and equity across the foundation\u2019s internal and external efforts.<\/p>\r\n\r\nThis learning journey has helped us experiment and strive for a more intersectional approach in our work to support arts & culture, environment & climate change, and democracy & civic engagement. We continue to assess and refine our approach and commit to being as transparent as possible about our evolution. Over the next year, Fresh Sound is considering innovative funding approaches that may affect the availability of funds for our regular grant cycles in the near term. We look forward to sharing our new strategic priorities for the future.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\nPARTNER SPOTLIGHT<\/h3>\r\n \n \n \n \n - <\/a>FOOD CONNECTS delivers local food as well as education and consulting services aiming at transforming the local food system.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
- <\/a>ArtsEmerson (ARTS) is the professional organization at Emerson College, based in the heart of downtown Boston.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
- <\/a>NEW GEORGIA PROJECT is here to help you cast your ballot and make sure your vote gets counted.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n
Civic Engagement & Voting Rights<\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe seek to realize a multi-racial democracy where every individual regardless of race, geography or income, has easy, safe and equitable access to election participation and civic engagement. Supporting the capacity and vision of frontline groups and relational organizers is an essential strategy to ensure a democracy that works for all.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\nThe Fresh Sound Foundation<\/strong> embarked on an intentional learning journey around equity and trust-based philanthropy over the last few years. Working with trusted thought leaders and advisors, we have reflected deeply on our governance and grantmaking practices, and future succession planning. Our journey has strengthened our commitment to become an antiracist foundation, and has led us to support more flexible, multi-year funding for grantee partners.<\/p>\r\n\r\nIn addition, Fresh Sound has continued to sharpen our \u201cUrgency of Now\u201d fund that moves grants all throughout the year related to key democracy strategies and unique needs of our grantee partners. We have updated Fresh Sound\u2019s vision and mission<\/a>, defined core values, and developed an equity statement<\/a> reflecting our ongoing commitment to justice and equity across the foundation\u2019s internal and external efforts.<\/p>\r\n\r\nThis learning journey has helped us experiment and strive for a more intersectional approach in our work to support arts & culture, environment & climate change, and democracy & civic engagement. We continue to assess and refine our approach and commit to being as transparent as possible about our evolution. Over the next year, Fresh Sound is considering innovative funding approaches that may affect the availability of funds for our regular grant cycles in the near term. We look forward to sharing our new strategic priorities for the future.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\nPARTNER SPOTLIGHT<\/h3>\r\n \n \n \n \n - <\/a>FOOD CONNECTS delivers local food as well as education and consulting services aiming at transforming the local food system.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
- <\/a>ArtsEmerson (ARTS) is the professional organization at Emerson College, based in the heart of downtown Boston.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n
- <\/a>NEW GEORGIA PROJECT is here to help you cast your ballot and make sure your vote gets counted.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n
The Fresh Sound Foundation<\/strong> embarked on an intentional learning journey around equity and trust-based philanthropy over the last few years. Working with trusted thought leaders and advisors, we have reflected deeply on our governance and grantmaking practices, and future succession planning. Our journey has strengthened our commitment to become an antiracist foundation, and has led us to support more flexible, multi-year funding for grantee partners.<\/p>\r\n\r\nIn addition, Fresh Sound has continued to sharpen our \u201cUrgency of Now\u201d fund that moves grants all throughout the year related to key democracy strategies and unique needs of our grantee partners. We have updated Fresh Sound\u2019s vision and mission<\/a>, defined core values, and developed an equity statement<\/a> reflecting our ongoing commitment to justice and equity across the foundation\u2019s internal and external efforts.<\/p>\r\n\r\nThis learning journey has helped us experiment and strive for a more intersectional approach in our work to support arts & culture, environment & climate change, and democracy & civic engagement. We continue to assess and refine our approach and commit to being as transparent as possible about our evolution. Over the next year, Fresh Sound is considering innovative funding approaches that may affect the availability of funds for our regular grant cycles in the near term. We look forward to sharing our new strategic priorities for the future.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\nPARTNER SPOTLIGHT<\/h3>\r\n
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