March 22nd 2024.
Philanthropist and billionaire MacKenzie Scott has generously donated a total of $3 million to two non-profit organizations in Alabama. The exciting news was announced this week by Scott's organization, Yield Giving, as part of her recent donation of $640 million to 361 organizations. The ACLU of Alabama received $2 million, while the First Light homeless shelter was gifted $1 million from the co-founder of Amazon.
The donation to the ACLU of Alabama will greatly benefit the organization's core missions, such as protecting voting rights, promoting gender equality, and advocating for criminal justice reform. Executive Director JaTaune Bosby Gilchrist expressed her gratitude, stating that this gift is a testament to the importance of investing in the Deep South. She also emphasized the need for organizations like the ACLU of Alabama to continue speaking up and pushing back against lawmakers' harmful actions.
The First Light shelter, located in Birmingham and run by volunteers from various churches and groups, offers emergency shelter, housing assistance, and other resources to those experiencing homelessness. Scott's generous donation will help the shelter continue its valuable work in the community.
This wave of philanthropy was a result of Yield Giving's "Open Call" in March 2023, which invited community-focused non-profits in the United States with a mission to support marginalized communities and combat systemic obstacles. According to Yield Giving's partner, Leverage for Change, over 6,000 applications were received, and 250 organizations were initially selected to receive $1 million each. However, after careful consideration and evaluation by a panel of experts, the donor team decided to expand the number of recipients and the amount of the awards.
In total, 279 organizations were awarded $2 million each, and an additional 82 organizations received $1 million. Leverage for Change acknowledged the incredible work of these organizations and their impact on their communities. Scott's donation will allow these organizations to continue their important work and make a positive difference in the lives of those they serve.
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