2026 Impact Awards – Now Open! LEARN MORE
Celebrating the brilliant and transformative work of movement leaders and social justice organizations in Asheville, NC.
We invest in movement organizations, non-profit organizations, and leaders. Is this you?
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Social Justice Philanthropy
Tzedek Social Justice Fund:
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The Tzedek Social Justice Fund supports vital social justice organizations and leaders working in the areas of LGBTQ Justice, Racial Justice, and Dismantling Antisemitism.
While not religious, Tzedek’s work is grounded in Jewish social justice values. These include justice (Tzedek), equitable giving (Tzedakah), repairing the world through social action (Tikkun Olam), and leadership (Hanhagah). These values call us to action.
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The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people. We are building a future where everyone can be free to be their entire selves in every aspect of their lives.
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Our VOICE, Inc. is a non-profit crisis intervention and prevention agency which serves victims of sexual violence, age 13 through adult, in Buncombe County.
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PODER Emma Community Ownership creates tools and strategies to prevent displacement and preserve the tight-knit nature of mobile home communities which keep our families safe.
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Raices Emma Erwin works to create a proud, healthy, and confident Latinx community; united and organized with the right tools to face any obstacle.
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SistasCaring4Sistas is a community-based doula program founded by women of color for women of color who could benefit from this evidence-based form of birth support. Our doulas are part of a larger social justice movement that is committed to eliminating health disparities for mothers and infants.
Tzedek (pronounced “tz” as in ritz, TZEH-dek) is the Hebrew word meaning justice, which is at the heart of our mission.
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