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Who We Are Our mission at CFED is to make it possible for millions of people to achieve financial security and contribute to an opportunity economy. How do we do it We push to expand innovative

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  6. Who We Are Our mission at CFED is to make it possible for millions of people to achieve financial security and contribute to an opportunity economy.

  7. How do we do it We push to expand innovative practical solutions that empower low- and moderate-income people to build wealth. We drive policy change at all levels of government. We support the efforts of community leaders across the country to advance economic opportunity for all.

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  13. RACIAL WEALTH DIVIDE

  14. Economic Justice A Forgotten Aspect Of The Civil Rights Movement Goals Goa ls of of The Fr Freedom Bud Budget 1. Abolition of poverty 2. Full employment 3. Full production / high economic growth 4. Adequate minimum wage 5. Farm income parity 6. Guaranteed income for those who can’t work 7. Decent homes for all 8. Modern health services for all 9. Full educational opportunity for all 10. Better social security and welfare 11. Equitable tax and money policies 14

  15. The Racial Wealth Divide

  16. Little Advance in Income Equality

  17. Working with Local Organizations of Color We have learned that non-profits of color, in particular, are well positioned to serve communities of color. They are knowledgeable of the history and presence of financial and economic trauma in their affected communities and are able to develop programs, advocate for policies and share practices that are informed by the community. New Orle rleans, LA LA Mia iami, FL • • Ashe Cultural Arts Center ConnectFamilias • • Puentes LatiNola Hispanic Unity of Florida • • MQVC Community Development Miami Children’s Initiative • Corporation Partners for Self-Employment • • VAYLA New Orleans Sant La Haitian Neighborhood • Jericho Road Episcopal Housing Center Initiative

  18. New Orleans Data Profile

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  22. Thank You! Find us online! Bridging the Racial Wealth Divide Racial Wealth Divide http://cfed.org/programs https://soundcloud.com https://www.facebook.com/ /racial_wealth_divide/ /rwdpodcast racialwealthdivide/

  24. COMPREHENSIVE CRADLE-TO-COLLEGE-TO-CAREER STRATEGY IN LIBERTY CITY CECILIA GUTIERREZ PRESIDENT AND CEO

  26. 8,108 Kids 5-17 Total number Years Old 3,695 of kids in Kids 0-4 Years Old Liberty City 16,520 4,717 Kids 18-24 Years Old

  29. CRADLE-TO-COLLEGE-TO-CAREER TO-COMMUNITY STRATEGY

  30. MCI UTILIZES TWO MAJOR TENETS ROOTED IN THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HARLEM CHILDREN’S ZONE

  31. MCI’S IMPACT ZONE NW 63 RD STREET TO 59 TH STREET NW 15 TH AVENUE TO NW 22 ND AVENUE MCI Community Space 2 – Lincoln Field

  32. MCI INDICATORS TO TRACK RESULTS Health & Wellness Education Medical homes Enrollment in early care and 1. 1. Physical activity education 2. Fruit and vegetable consumption Enrollment in after-school, summer 3. 2. Healthy weight and enrichment programs 4. Regular school attendance 3. Social Reading at grade level 4. Math skills at grade level 5. Safety – school and neighborhood 1. Letter grade/GPA improvement* 6. Parenting education* 2. Suspension/detention reduction* 7. Youth Attitudes* 3. Kindergarten readiness* 8. Career/job/entrepreneurship 4. readiness*

  33. Cecilia Gutierrez President and CEO Miami Children’s Initiative, Inc. 2525 NW 62 nd Street , 4 th Floor Miami, Florida 33147 P (305) 514-6120 F (305) 636-2387 C (954) 376-0036 cgutierrez@miamichildrensinitiative.org www.miamichildrensintiative.org

  35. Having a Grassroots Emphasis • Help community members identify barriers and gain access to decision-makers • Bring the right policymakers to the table to help understand if policies are working — and what’s needed when they’re not

  36. Two Focus Areas for Wealth Creation Homeownership Identifying solutions to help Black homeowners stay in their communities

  37. Two Focus Areas for Wealth Creation Business Ownership Identifying solutions to help Black small business owners stay in their community

  38. Working with the Community • Develop leadership among community members • Witness and gather stories • Bring the community to the table to share their stories and influence decision-makers • Problem identification and solutions developed by NAACP in Seattle

  39. Some Helpful Tips for Advocates • Identify issues from the community • Organize and prepare community members to address policymakers • Bring those policymakers to the table • Bring in the strength of NAACP’s brand/partners when barriers are encountered

  41. Building Partnerships Focusing on the Who Dr. Corey Wiggins

  42. @HPolicy_Corey | @Hope_Policy Creating opportunity where it is needed most. Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee

  43. @HPolicy_Corey | @Hope_Policy Creating opportunity where it is needed most. Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee Creating opportunity where it is needed most. Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Tennessee

  44. Thank You! Dr. Corey Wiggins @HPolicy_Corey

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