Our Members

MEDA offers free services to low- and moderate-income families, with a geographic focus on the San Francisco Bay Area. Rooted in San Francisco’s Mission District, MEDA is advancing a national equity movement by building prosperity, community ownership and civic power. We envision generations of families choosing where to call home, thriving economically, succeeding in learning opportunities, and leading policy and social change toward a more equitable society.

The place-based approach of Partners for Rural Impact empowers rural leaders and communities to accelerate educational outcomes for all students by:

• Addressing the program gap found in rural places to ensure students have equitable access to resources

• Building the capacity of rural schools and communities to be data-driven and equity-focused

• Aligning local, regional and national systems to ensure student success

SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth and families throughout San Diego County. Our services and supports — based in the strengths of local communities — assist those throughout the region reach their fullest potential and touch the lives of more than 50,000 each year.

Omega CDC is breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty by catalyzing change in Northwest Dayton by focusing on education, economic stability, health and well-being, and community engagement.

The Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) envisions a prosperous North Minneapolis — where all children of color are healthy, secure, and academically successful, ultimately realizing their unlimited potential. To that end, NAZ has built a prenatal-to-profession collaborative of 30+ nonprofits and educational institutions that have aligned programs and systems to provide holistic support to North Minneapolis scholars and their families.

USI is a national “think and do” grassroots, full-service non-profit entity with extensive experience in the design and implementation of place-based human capital development strategies in communities that are undergoing comprehensive physical revitalization. Founded in 1978, USI is a leader in the field of community development, supporting more than 30,000 economically stressed families, approximately 100,000 individuals, in 60 communities in 41 major metropolitan areas. USI supports communities, the development of economic opportunities, cradle-to college/career success, access to high quality health services, and a range of comprehensives human service supports.

IndyEast is dedicated to making the Near Eastside of Indianapolis a great place to live, work, shop and learn.

The Promise Zone: Designations are high poverty and high capacity communities where the federal government will work with local leaders to increase efforts to achieve neighborhood created goals and priorities. The designation also benefits with receiving five AmeriCorps VISTA members, a federal liaison, technical assistance from participating federal agencies, and preference points for certain competitive federal grant programs.

Oakland Promise supports Oakland learners from birth through college and career, working alongside families at every stage to unlock opportunity and advance economic mobility.

We believe education is one of the most powerful tools for building long-term economic opportunity, and that every student deserves the chance to succeed, regardless of their zip code. That’s why Oakland Promise supports students with financial resources, educational programming, mentorship, and a strong, supportive community. Our goal is to help students and families navigate the path to higher education and pursue careers that align with their goals, strengths, and potential.

BRICK is on a mission to support families from pre-cradle-to-career through holistic support, excellent schools, and clear pathways to college and career. By creating a comprehensive network of services, we are righting the wrongs of racial and economic inequality and paving the way for families to forge futures abundant with opportunity, wellness, and joy.

 We envision a world of racial and economic justice, where every child and family has the support they need to learn, achieve, and work towards a fulfilling life of personal and collective prosperity.