United States

Transforming Systems, Advancing Change

We work with partners and grantees across the country to spur transformational change so all children can thrive. Our impact reaches all 50 states and is guided by the leadership of families and communities who know best what their children need.

Our country’s increasing racial and ethnic diversity is our greatest asset for actualizing a future where every child thrives. Yet the current landscape is one of immense challenges. Deeply ingrained inequities in policies, practices, resources, power dynamics, beliefs and narratives form the basis for many of our most intractable problems. These underlying inequities result in poor outcomes for communities, families and children.

Our grantee partners throughout the U.S. are tackling persistent gaps in access to:

• Quality health care.
• Educational opportunities.
• Employment.
• Good food.

Each of these serve as evidence that systemic barriers hinder children from achieving their fullest potential. In short, systems hold barriers in place. Our work aims to disrupt them.

We’re taking on bold, innovative solutions to shift narratives, strengthen strategic partnerships and build power within communities. Our work cuts across the political aisle, philanthropic siloes, diverse sectors and issue areas. Together with our partners and grantees, we’re advancing results-driven changes that make systems work for every child.