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Access Strategies Fund

Access Strategies Fund provides non-partisan funding and technical assistance to 501 (c)(3) organiza

Mission & Theory of Change

Mission
Access Strategies Fund supports the collective power of underserved communities to engage the democratic process to improve the lives of individuals and society. Vision Statement
A society in which every individual and group has the power, respect, and resources to create shared well-being and the common good. What We Do
Access Strategies Fund provides non-parti

san funding and technical assistance to 501 (c)(3) organizations to build the civic participation and power of diverse women, people of color, low-income people, immigrant communities, people with disabilities and other groups that have been denied power in Massachusetts communities. Core Values
Invest in leadership by immigrant, women and people of color, who emerge from structurally excluded communities

Support risk takers who champion issues that few will take on

Utilize civic engagement tools

Embrace, facilitate and model collaboration to build an effective progressive movement
Identify, challenge and change the institutions, systems, and cultural norms that dehumanize any person or group of persons

Access Strategies Fund is a:

Progressive funder of small community non-profits and network building organizations that together make a difference at the grassroots and structural level

Change agent, promoting an inclusive and expanded democracy that allows everyone to fully participate, particularly groups that have historically been denied power

Convener bringing together like-minded nonprofits, funders, and policymakers to generate new ideas, resources, and collaborations

Capacity builder for a network of grantees who have the strength to stand on their own and work together for social change

Supporter of risk takers that champion the issues that few will take on, and groups who aim high, take risks and dare to work for changes and tangible results in their lifetime

We believe that communities are far more effective at improving conditions in their lives if they join together for the common good and use civic engagement tools to make change. We believe that investing in the leadership of underserved communities, particularly women and people of color expedites change. Women, and increasingly people of color make up most of our grassroots community leaders. They are the fastest growing constituencies in our communities. Their civic and organizing power is increasing, and their ambitions for change are too. We believe the future of an effective progressive movement is dependent on ensuring that multiple constituencies are at the decision-making table and executing on their bright ideas. Society is more functional if all communities are creating solutions.

09/26/2024

Join Pioneer Valley Project and Mass Senior Action Council today at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Springfield to discuss the work to advance reforms in the Springfield Police Department.

07/23/2024

Springfield No One Leaves is currently hiring. Consider applying to this incredible organization.

06/11/2024

We are so excited to see and support the work of the Democracy HUBS for 2024!

In the early 2000s when Access first began its efforts to coalesce a table of funders and community groups that could reimagine civic engagement, we envisioned being here today! Thanks to all our amazing partners and community groups we've increased census participation among historically undercounted communities through-out Massachusetts, which in return has aided our efforts around transparent and accountable redistricting processes that empower communities by creating fair voting districts.

We believe that the continuation of these collaborative relationship-based partnerships is essential for defending our democracy, not just at the national level, but local as well.

Learn more about our vision of expanding these efforts with a focus on Springfield, MA alongside our grantee-partners from the Democracy HUBS: https://conta.cc/4b713pH

Massachusetts Voter Table Springfield No One Leaves Mass Senior Action Council Arise for Social Justice Pioneer Valley Project

10/08/2021

Learn about the importance of redistricting and why the Drawing Democracy coalition put forward maps made by community.

The neighboring municipalities are currently housed in the same Massachusetts Senate district, an arrangement that advocates say deprives Lawrence of its political voice. The lines that bind them show how the state’s political maps can stifle or amplify a community’s power.

10/06/2021

Come join the MA Voter Table, Massachusetts Communities Action Network, MassBudget, and the Schott Foundation for an honest conversation about resourcing the next generation - whether that is quality education, affordable housing, climate resilient transit systems, and vibrant communities for everyone regardless of their skin color or income.

Learn about the ways philanthropy can fund collaboration to bring us toward tax and racial justice.

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/funding-a-statewide-movement-for-tax-and-racial-justice-tickets-170351433724

08/26/2021

Hey peoples! ✨

The Partnership For Democracy & Education is looking to hire a Managing Weaver/Executive Director. Please share with your networks and/or apply!

10/13/2020

We have extended our deadline to apply for the ASF Co-Director Position.

To read more information about the Co-Director Position please visit bit.ly/asfcodirector

If you know someone who may be interested in the available position, please send them this application. Also, share with your network of people.

10/09/2020

Series Spotlight: Sol
"Sol (they/them) identifies as a genderqueer human, brujx apprentice, and a community organizer. They love poetry, plant wisdom, stretching, their spiritual guides, their tarot cards, and their mentors. Sol believes that community is a critical medicine of life; Their heart and spirit are deeply committed to supporting the manifestation of justice, alignment, healing, and reconnection in community building.”

Learn about Sol, and access more of their wonderful videos at:
https://conta.cc/2GxLKxX
https://youtu.be/Sx-3oqYu16Y

In this video, Sol leads us through a brief resting practice to sink into the ease available for us. Filmed on Occupied Wampanoag land

09/29/2020

Submit your application by October 12th and be part of the ASF team!

Learn more about the Co-Director position at bit.ly/asfcodirector

09/28/2020

Series Spotlight: Sadada
"Sadada Jackson, M.T.S., M.Ed., RYT, is a student of practice who lives in her body and vacations in her mind. She holds a B.A. in Theatre with a minor in English, and an M. Ed. in Secondary Education both are from UMass Boston, and an M.T.S in Indigenous Traditions from Harvard University. She is a certified 200-hour yoga teacher and a teacher trainer for Akasha Yoga Studio and 4 Corners Yoga and Wellness Yoga Teacher Certification program.”

Learn about Sadada, and access more of her wonderful videos at

https://conta.cc/32V0Eqq
https://youtu.be/sgceUsRhswE

In this video, sadada will guide you through restorative reclining twist. As part of her teacher’s bo forbes restorative yoga sequence for working with anxie...

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http://www.accessstrategies.org/

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