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1/ We want to help turn this momentum into funds & action. @stewart & I are giving $700,000 to @Blklivesmatter, @NAACP_LDF + these 8 social justice orgs.
We also set aside $300,000 to match donations to any of these orgs. Reply w/ receipts or email matching@rubiobutterfield.org
We also set aside $300,000 to match donations to any of these orgs. Reply w/ receipts or email matching@rubiobutterfield.org
2/ @bailproject's revolving fund is a critical tool to prevent incarceration and combat racial and economic disparities in the bail system https://secure.givelively.org/donate/the-bail-project
3/ The Equal Justice Initiative ( @eji_org) has done extensive work to end mass incarceration, racial inequality and excessive punishment, especially for children https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout
4/ @PolicingEquity promotes police transparency, equity, and accountability via research https://policingequity.org/donate
5/ Campaign Zero creates and advocates for policy solutions to end police violence https://www.joincampaignzero.org/
6/ @projectnia works to end the arrest and detention of youth by promoting restorative justice alternatives to the criminal legal process http://project-nia.org/
7/ @ColorOfChange uses online campaigns to amplify Black voices and build accountability https://colorofchange.org/
8/ @untilfreedom works on criminal justice reform and gun violence prevention through advocacy, campaigns, and rapid response/triage https://www.untilfreedom.com/donate
9/ Loveland Foundation shows up for women of color in powerful ways, including a fund to provide therapy for Black women and girls https://thelovelandfoundation.org/
10/ Why do the public matching? Last time we did this, we raised over $300k (matched w $1M+) in 2 days from followers who didn't know about the orgs or were compelled to donate knowing their $ was multiplied. It adds funds & awareness. Thanks for your support!
#BlackLivesMatter
#BlackLivesMatter
