Language matters – A LOT. Language is how we share, preserve, and make sense of our personal and collective histories, cultures, and ideologies. It’s how we connect. When words miss the mark,…
Language Matters: Adios, Latinx!
Tzedek Brilliance Awards Celebrate the Impact of Asheville Changemakers
The Tzedek Social Justice Fund (Tzedek) is excited to announce that Rasheeda Hall and Philip Cooper are the winners of the Tzedek Brilliance Awards. Tzedek Brilliance Awards honor Asheville’s leaders who have…
Righting the Check – A Call to Action for Those Who Are Ready for Reparations
We are honored to be based in Asheville, NC where many members of our community have realized the need for reparations. Both the City of Asheville and Buncombe County governments passed historic…
2022 Impact Award Winners – Round 2
Congratulations to the 2022 second-round winners of the Tzedek Impact Awards! The Tzedek Impact Awards honor individuals who have engaged in systems change or community healing work in the Asheville region using…
Community-Led Grantmaking Opportunity: Supporting Youth Programming
Many community members recognize that we are in or near a state of emergency. While our community – and nation – grapple with next steps, our youth deserve their childhoods. They deserve…
Until We are All Free: Tzedek’s Response to the End of Roe v. Wade
While we knew this day was coming, we are still outraged and in deep grief about the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade. At Tzedek Social Justice Fund, we typically…
Celebrating Tzedek Grantees: My Daddy Taught Me That/My Sistah Taught Me That
In a patriarchal society, all people suffer under the impossible expectations and stereotypes imposed on human beings and human relationships, particularly when models of healthy masculinity are lacking at home. Understanding this…
Now Accepting Applications for the Second Round of 2022 Tzedek Impact Awards!
The Tzedek Impact Awards recognize community members who have worked to shift policies, affect cultural change, and respond to immediate needs for those who have been harmed by systems of oppression. Now…
Celebrating Tzedek Grantees: Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation
At Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation (EMSDC), community elevation is serious business. Instead of accepting the slow pace of economic and social development for low-to-moderate-income (LMI) communities, EMSDC bulldozed new paths for…