Advancing progressive change by strengthening movements for Economic, Environmental, Political, Racial, and Social Justice. The Fund for Santa Barbara supports organizations working for progressive social change in Santa Barbara County, emphasizing solutions to social problems and support for those denied power and justice.
The Mickey Flacks Social Housing Fund (MFSHF) aims to honour Mickey Flacks' legacy by advancing social housing justice in Santa Barbara County. It supports organizations or groups engaged in: creating cooperative housing, advocating for progressive housing policies through grassroots organizing, enhancing tenant organization efforts, and generating innovative housing solutions like tiny homes or co-housing. The fund especially values initiatives that are innovative, establish permanent affordability, and empower community members with a voice and power in housing decisions. Grants offered can support new grassroots projects, small organizations, or larger established entities, with funding up to $5,000 over 12 months.
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