Oct 02 2019
Perspective
We all hope to have that moment when something clicks in us and our purpose is made clear. For me, it actually happened on a sweltering day in the heat of …
Sep 09 2019
Speeches
As delivered on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Busboys and Poets Anacostia, Southeast Washington, D.C., U.S.A Hello, good morning. Thank you for that kind introduction, and thank you John [Falcicchio] and …
Sep 06 2019
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Video
We're focused on creating and scaling Impact Through Innovation. Greg Johnson shares how data analyses can help drive private investment to benefit low-wage workers living in Opportunity Zones.
Sep 05 2019
Press Releases
LISC and BCT Partners Named National Partners Washington DC, September 6, 2019 – The Rockefeller Foundation today announced $3.7 million in grants that will benefit four U.S. cities to help drive …
Jul 31 2019
Speeches
As delivered on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Met Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A. Thank you, Eloisa, and thank you Kweku for being here with us and having us here. And thanks in …
Jul 31 2019
Press Releases
Announces Cities of Service as Community Engagement Lead in National Opportunity Zones Program ATLANTA, July 31, 2019 – The Rockefeller Foundation and Keisha Lance Bottoms, Mayor of Atlanta, today announced that …
Jun 28 2019
Press Releases
Founding Coalition Members Also Include Transportation Leaders, Technology Innovators, Micro-mobility Operators, Civic Organizations, Experts and Advocates
Los Angeles – The Open Mobility Foundation (OMF) – a global coalition led by cities committed to using well-designed, …
Jun 04 2019
Press Releases
Report authored by Boston University and supported by Citi and The Rockefeller Foundation, offers new perspective on how US mayors think and talk about health, provides insight into the state …
May 21 2019
Press Releases
NEWARK, NJ, May 21, 2019 – The Rockefeller Foundation today announced an initiative to help U.S. cities attract responsible private investment in economically-distressed communities through Opportunity Zones created in the …
Apr 24 2019
Perspective
Our lives intersect with government services in countless ways — giving veterans access to healthcare, caring for children in foster programs, and even helping us get around using public transit. …