Dear Tzedek Community, I am writing to share that after almost five years with Tzedek, I will be leaving the organization in April 2023 to focus on my family and to step…
Marsha’s Transition
Our New Director of Communications
We are delighted to announce that Michael Hoeben has joined our team as the new Director of Communications! Michael Hoeben is a queer trans man, husband, father, and human rights advocate committed…
Tzedek Brilliance Awards Celebrate the Impact of Asheville Changemakers
The Tzedek Social Justice Fund (Tzedek) is excited to announce that Renée White and Marta Alcalá-Williams are the winners of the Tzedek Brilliance Awards. Tzedek Brilliance Awards honor Asheville’s leaders who have…
We’re Hiring a Director of Communications!
Update: As of Dec 7, 2021, we are no longer taking applications for this position. The Tzedek Social Justice Fund (Tzedek) is looking for a Director of Communications who is passionate about…
Saying Goodbye to Heather Laine Talley
Dear Tzedek Community, We’re writing to share the bittersweet news that Heather Laine Talley will be moving on from Tzedek at the end of this year. To borrow the words of our…
2021 Impact Award Winners Part One
Congratulations to the 2021 winners of the Tzedek Impact Awards! The Tzedek Impact Awards are designed to honor individuals who have engaged in systems change or community healing work in the Asheville…
New Grantee Partners Build Models for Land and Wealth Redistribution
Since the completion of Tzedek’s 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, the Grantmaking Team has been exploring ways to use a reparations lens to redistribute a portion of Tzedek funds. Currently, we are focused on…
Brilliance Awards Provide $50,000 One Time Grants for Asheville’s Community Leaders
Tzedek Social Justice Fund is currently accepting nominations for the Tzedek Brilliance Awards. The Brilliance Awards are a one-time, no-strings-attached grant of $50,000 given to leaders who have consistently shown up to…
Accepting Applications for the Third Round of 2021 Tzedek Impact Awards
The Tzedek Impact Awards, offered through the Tzedek Social Justice Fund, recognizes community members who have worked to shift policies, affect cultural change, and respond to immediate needs for those who have…