Stories

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Each time a customer uses one of CREDO services – CREDO Mobile, CREDO Long Distance or the Working Assets Credit Card -- the act translates into much needed financial support for progressive social... learn more

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Supportive housing has been proven to improve the health and quality of life for America’s poorest people: those who are homeless for long periods of time and who cycle through hospitals, jails,... learn more

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As a direct response to the health inequalities in Oakland, California, a coalition of organizations, institutions, and community residents united to become the HOPE Collaborative.  Leveraging... learn more

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People Organizing Demand Environmental & Economic Rights (PODER), a Tides fiscally sponsored project since 1992, is a grassroots organization based in San Francisco's Mission District. PODER... learn more

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The Union Square Awards program was established in 1998 to recognize and support innovative grassroots projects and organizations responding to pressing social issues in New York City. Believing... learn more

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Financing childcare support in low-income communities. Investment in microloan programs for residents of underserved neighborhoods.  Career development for young people about to enter the... learn more

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The Willamette River is of tremendous natural, cultural and economic significance to Oregonians – its watershed is home to 70% of Oregon’s population and the source of nearly three-quarters of its... learn more