Claudette's Giving Project Fundraiser

Reason I joined:
I joined the Giving Project to contribute to the Colorado community while deepening my understanding of social justice work and organizing. Through this experience, I've come to appreciate the power of community-driven efforts and how they are often the most effective way to create lasting change. The Chinook Fund’s approach to mobilizing resources for grassroots social justice organizations across Colorado has shown me the importance of trusting in local communities and supporting their collective action. As I continue to engage with the Giving Project, I am learning how interconnected our struggles are and how vital it is to work together to build a more just and equitable society.

Fundraising Goal:
My goal is to raise $5,000+ for the Chinook Fund. To kick things off, I’m personally committing to donate $1,000. I invite you to join me in supporting this important cause with a donation in any amount—whether it's $25, $100, $500, or more. Every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful impact in the fight for justice and equity. Your support will directly strengthen local communities and fuel the change we want to see in the world. Thank you for helping make a difference!

What to know about the Chinook Fund:
The Chinook Fund is dedicated to supporting grassroots organizations in Colorado that are led by individuals directly impacted by social injustice. By focusing on local, community-driven efforts, the Fund empowers people to create long-term, systemic change in areas like racial justice, affordable housing, and immigrant rights. Through initiatives like the Giving Project, Chinook Fund fosters inclusive philanthropy, allowing people from all backgrounds to contribute to social change. Their commitment is to build sustainable, equitable solutions by strengthening local leadership and promoting collective action, ensuring that communities can advocate for themselves and work toward a more just society.
You can learn more by visiting their website: chinookfund.org.

Past Grantee Highlights:

Drivers Cooperative-Colorado was created to build a community-owned rideshare platform to provide better pay and working conditions for drivers while contributing to a more equitable and inclusive economy. By utilizing a worker-owned app, CO-OP Colorado, drivers retain a larger portion of their earnings and gain democratic control over their platform.

Indigenous Wellbriety Program mission is to provide a compassionate, culturally-informed space for individuals in recovery from substance abuse, mental health challenges, and trauma. Drawing on Native American spiritual teachings and the Wellbriety model by White Bison, the organization focuses on healing, cultural identity, and community support. They offer programs like Talking Circles, outreach for unhoused individuals, and holistic well-being classes, all aimed at empowering people to heal and thrive. Indigenous Wellbriety strives to create a community that is inclusive, culturally aware, and supportive of those on the journey to recovery.