Sow & Gather is changing the face of philanthropy through community.
Who We Are
A community of philanthropists that pool their resources together to sow into Black and brown led organizations focused on community and economic development, healthcare and education.
We also curate experiences for individuals to connect, collaborate and create. In these spaces we believe innovation and solutions to both personal and communal problems take root.
Our Values
We give specifically to Black and brown led organizations.
We trust communities to use the money how they choose.
100% of the donations given by members of our organization go into the grant giving.
Our partnerships will never be transactional, but holistic and transformative.
We value the gathering of individuals. We believe in those spaces, people are nourished and as a result, our communities flourish.
Why This Matters
This past year, we’ve heard many promises from corporations pledging to give funds away to community causes. We’re still waiting. We know that traditionally, big donors are wealthy, white males. We know that with those checks comes influence and decision making. We know that also comes with stipulations, which makes community efforts slowed and not progress.
Who knows what we need better than us?
So what does it look like for the community to stop the red tape, and give unrestrictedly? To take responsibility for the communities we belong to?
No, one person may not be able to solve the problems in our communities but collectively we can. Generosity has always been a part of our DNA and it's because of that upbringing we believe that we have what it takes to lift and elevate the communities we belong to. Through organization and unity we can maximize our impact in the areas we are passionate about.
Where you fit in
Become a part of our Giving Circle
Join with us as we band together and interrupt the status quo. Support Sow & Gather’s mission of sharing resources with community based organizations doing the work of being a good neighbor.