2025 Racial Equity & Justice Grants
ANNUAL REPORT 2025 | In 2025, Racial Equity & Justice grants supported 11 community programs that work to advance issues of equity and justice locally — addressing critical needs in education, community affirmation, healthcare, and organizational development. The Racial Equity & Justice Grants Program Is made possible by the Health Care Fund and Robert M. & Dorothy C. Wopat Community Fund.
Healthcare
Avanzar Juntos of St. Mary Catholic Church | Latino Health Fair
Grace Clinic Marion | Safety Net Free Clinic
Education
St. Mary Catholic Church Hispanic Ministry | Confidence Builder Summer Camp
Logos Christian Ministries | Bridging Gaps, Breaking Barriers
Marion Public Library | Cultural Kaleidoscope: Discovering the Richness of Diversity
Community Affirmation
Marion Voices Folklife + Oral History | Marion Black Joy Summerfest
Palace Cultural Arts Association | Black History Celebration
Tri-Rivers Career Center | Exploration of Color and Beauty
Organizational Development
Black Heritage Council of Marion | Black Heritage Council Legacy
Peace and Freedom Committee | Celebrating and Affirming Marion’s Community of Color
READ MORE | Grant Programs – Marion Community Foundation
