"As the official celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence culminate on July 4, a well-financed, privately funded initiative will kick off to try to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with efforts to solve local problems. The "Be The People" campaign aspires to change the perception that the U.S. is hopelessly divided and that individuals have little power to overcome problems like poverty, addiction, violence, and stalled economic mobility."
"Funded by a mix of 50 philanthropic foundations and individual donors, Be The People builds on research that indicates many people want to contribute to their communities but don't know how. The initiative is targeting more than $200 million for its first year's budget. Founding members range from nonprofits - including GivingTuesday, Goodwill Industries, and Habitat for Humanity, businesses like Ron Howard's Imagine Entertainment and the National Basketball Association, to funders like the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and More Perfect."
Be The People will launch on July 4 as a privately funded campaign intended to connect hundreds of millions of Americans with local problem-solving efforts. The campaign aims to shift perceptions that the nation is hopelessly divided and that individuals lack power by motivating action on poverty, addiction, violence, and stalled economic mobility. Backing comes from about 50 philanthropic foundations and individual donors, with a first-year budget target above $200 million and founding members across nonprofits, businesses, and major funders. The initiative represents a 10-year commitment, plans major data collection, and envisions roles for businesses and schools beyond traditional volunteering.
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