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…
Our New Director of Communications
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…
Celebrating Tzedek Grantees: Word on the Street/La Voz de les Jóvenes
Since 2011, Asheville Writers In The Schools and Community (AWITSC) has created free arts and culture programming, for youth and families of color who do not have access to such experiences due…
2021 Impact Award Winners Part Two
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 region…
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…
Celebrating Tzedek Grantees: Raíces Emma-Erwin
Raíces Emma-Erwin is a gorgeous and thriving example of cultural organizing in Asheville. There’s so many reasons to celebrate who they are and what they do. Here are some of our favorites.…
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…
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…
Celebrating Tzedek Grantees: Youth Transformed for Life (YTL)
Since 2014, Youth Transformed for Life (YTL) has offered innovative programming that supports Asheville’s Black and Brown youth to grow and thrive. Here are just a few ways YTL is a life-changing…