The James B. McClatchy Foundation has always supported two key organizations that James loved: First Amendment Coalition and Committee to Protect Journalists. These ongoing operational supporting grants will continue to honor James’ legacy.
In its exploratory phase to embark on a major First Amendment strategy, the LIFT Initiative is a grant making pilot to advance awareness of and engagement with the First Amendment as it relates to free speech, freedom of expression, and a free press in Central Valley communities.
The James B. McClatchy Foundation envisions communities across the Central Valley thriving in all facets of civic life — from organizing their churches and neighborhoods — to showing up at city council or school board meetings, to creating more local news outlets to uplift voices in the home language of residents.
It is with the First Amendment freedoms of speech, and expression, and a free press, the LIFT Initiative strives to support and activate civic engagement in the Central Valley through examples such as:
Through an overall theme of community capacity building, the LIFT Initiative partners with Central Valley communities to support three broad strategic pillars:
These partners uplift the often unheard voices of Central Valley communities and offer JBMF insights into the powerful impact of deeply embedded local…
These civic engagement partners foster inclusive collaborations that address pertinent local issues and strengthen under-resourced communities. We are honored to support each of…
These emerging and seasoned organizations represent an inclusive generation of leadership and civic engagement. We are honored to support each of these Central…
The James B. McClatchy Foundation has always supported two key organizations that James loved. These ongoing operational supporting grants will continue to honor…
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