Georgia Resilience and Opportunity Fund

Georgia Resilience and Opportunity Fund Leading a $30M guaranteed income program focused on Black women & the first baby bonds pilot. Here to end poverty and close the racial wealth divide.

03/12/2026

Dignity isn’t something we give; it’s something we honor.

In a world that often demands women jump through hoops to prove their worth, In Her Hands takes a different approach: trust.

When we , we hear that they don’t need “guidance.” They need policies that respect their agency and provide the resources that meet their needs. For Natalia, this meant having the breathing room to focus on what truly matters: creating a stable, joyful home for her family.

By providing a consistent financial floor, we can remove the barriers that stand in the way of opportunity.

Visit our Narrative Hub to see the futures our participants are building through the power of direct cash — link in bio.

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03/05/2026

In Her Hands is a guaranteed income initiative led by The GRO Fund that provides nearly 1,000 women across Georgia with reliable direct cash, no-strings attached.

We know that financial stability isn’t just a number—it’s the autonomy to make decisions for your family and future without delay. When women have the breathing room to choose what’s best for their own families, the entire community thrives.

This Women’s History Month, we’re moving beyond symbolic recognition. We’re investing in a future where every woman has the resources and opportunity to match her ambition.

02/25/2026

Real Solutions, a podcast from , brings together leaders and practitioners to examine what it takes to build an economy where everyone belongs.

As conversations about economic equity and long-term solutions continue, we’re highlighting two episodes featuring insights from Amit Khanduri, Director of Programs at the Georgia Resilience & Opportunity Fund. In these conversations, he shares how Baby Bonds can help close the racial wealth gap — and what becomes possible when policy is grounded in evidence and community voice.

Listen to the full episodes — link in bio.

If you look at Georgia's history, you’ll find a legacy of Black women who understood that power meant more than a single...
02/17/2026

If you look at Georgia's history, you’ll find a legacy of Black women who understood that power meant more than a single vote; it meant building trust, community, and relationships. From the 1940s through the 1960s, Black women in Savannah helped organize through churches, schools, and civic groups, knitting their community together so tightly that their influence became impossible for local and state leaders to ignore.

By the early 1960s, this neighbor-to-neighbor organizing helped drive Black voter registration in Savannah to some of the highest levels in Georgia and the South. Those gains strengthened Savannah’s role as a statewide leader in Black voter participation. They offered a model for national organizations that increasingly treated registration as the backbone of long-term political and economic power, not just a single-issue campaign.

Savannah’s public facilities were largely desegregated by October 1963, about eight months before the Civil Rights Act of 1964—a reminder that change does not always begin at a podium, but on a front porch or in a living room.

02/13/2026

For generations, Black-led movements have grown from Georgia soil. From anti-poverty campaigns to grassroots voter power, these movements have developed strategies that have reshaped culture and policy.

In 1960, student representatives from the Atlanta University Center formed a committee and published “An Appeal for Human Rights,” a manifesto calling for an end to injustice and inequality and demanding structural change from city and state leaders. The realities the students shared sparked a movement that grew quickly, gaining support from national leaders and organizations.

The pressures Americans face today are not new. Security, housing, and the right to a dignified life have long been central to the fight for economic security.

Generations before us demanded a world where security, dignity, and real opportunity are built for every family—and today, that work continues when we change policy by listening to those most affected.

01/19/2026

More than 50 years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s call for a more just and equitable economy, his message still resonates today.

Dr. King’s words remind us that we must move with resolve and courage as we work to build an economy that expands dignity, opportunity, and stability for everyone.

That work is alive in communities across the country, led by neighbors, organizers, and public servants who carry his legacy forward in both big and small ways. They believe, as we do, that there is a path to justice and equality—one where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

01/19/2026

“In the new age, many doors will be opening to us that were not opened in the past, and the great challenge which we confront is to be prepared to enter these doors as they open.”

- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., “Facing the Challenge of a New Age.”

Today, we honor Dr. King's life, legacy, and his vision of economic security — one rooted in dignity, stability, and the freedom to plan for the future.

Last fall, we welcomed 50 young people from educational institutions across Atlanta into our inaugural cohort of Freedom Futures, a first-of-its-kind Baby Bonds pilot. During enrollment, participants shared what they’re most looking forward to as they begin the program, and what they would tell themselves four years from now, after completing it. They spoke of starting successful businesses, advancing their education, buying homes, and building wealth for their families and the next generation.

At a time when affordability can narrow what young people can imagine, these hopes echo Dr. King’s vision, a future they can confidently build toward.

As we celebrate Dr. King today, we’re reminded that his legacy calls us to keep building toward a more just and equitable economy — one where stability and opportunity are truly accessible, and everyone can thrive.

12/31/2025

Our work is rooted in the voices of the communities we serve across Georgia—their experiences, their vision, and their reflections on how access to no-strings-attached cash and capital can create pathways to economic security.

In May, we hosted The Future We Build, a community forum exploring what becomes possible when people have the resources and autonomy to shape their own futures. At the heart of the event was The Future She Built, an immersive story gallery honoring eight women from In Her Hands. Through photography, video, and personal reflections, the gallery highlighted how women are using guaranteed income to reclaim time, reduce stress, strengthen their families, and work toward long-term goals.

Join us in supporting this movement. Your gift helps us build evidence for bold, community-led solutions and advance a more just, equitable future where everyone can thrive. Donate today at the link in our bio or visit: https://thegrofund.networkforgood.com/projects/216565-always-growing.

In Her Hands participants described what daily life looked like under constant financial pressure—and what changed when ...
12/24/2025

In Her Hands participants described what daily life looked like under constant financial pressure—and what changed when that pressure lifted.

Flexible, monthly guaranteed income support created space to cover essentials, manage unexpected costs, and return to goals that had been put on hold—like finishing classes, focusing on health, or creating more time and memories with their families.

When women aren’t forced into constant tradeoffs, they’re able to stabilize their households, care for their families, and plan beyond today. Their reflections continue to guide how we think about policy—and the promising role guaranteed income could play in making that possible.

What if every baby in the U.S. had an investment account at birth? With Trump Accounts set to roll out next year, it’s a...
12/03/2025

What if every baby in the U.S. had an investment account at birth?

With Trump Accounts set to roll out next year, it’s a possibility. Starting in 2026, eligible families can open an investment account seeded with $1,000 from the federal government. If implemented well, these accounts could fundamentally reshape how we think about wealth building for the next generation.

This week, GRO’s Director of Programs, Amit Khanduri, joins the Aspen Institute and Urban Institute for an important panel on Trump Accounts and their impact on economic security.

The webinar, “How Can Trump Accounts Build Wealth for Low- and Moderate-Income Households?”, will explore the new policy. Amit joins industry experts to discuss implementation, the role of philanthropy, and how to ensure these accounts reach low- to moderate-income households.

TUNE IN: 🗓️ When: Thursday, December 4 at 2:00 p.m. ET 🔗 Register here: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/events/how-can-trump-accounts-build-wealth-for-low-and-moderate-income-households/

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