Dane County has awarded over $50,000 in racial and social justice grants to local organizations addressing systemic inequities in health, education, employment, and criminal justice, according to Madison365. The recipients include Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Dane County, Black Men Coalition, Journey Mental Health, and Waunakee Neighborhood Connection.
Grant-funded initiatives include:
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Black Men Coalition: $15,000 to provide financial literacy training for individuals housed in the Dane County Jail, helping them reintegrate into the community by teaching budgeting, saving, and credit management.
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Big Brothers and Big Sisters: $14,500 to expand the School Friends High School Leadership program, supporting an additional 70 students at East High School and Emerson Elementary.
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Journey Mental Health: $15,000 to eliminate barriers to mental health access for individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
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Waunakee Neighborhood Connection: $5,500 for a financial stability program targeting the Waunakee Community School District, including Spanish-language support for financial education and job application resources.
