Type of Activity: General Operating Support
Grantee: Living United for Change in Arizona
Amount: $500,000 in 2023 over two years
What is Living United for Change in Arizona?
Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) is a membership-led, grassroots 501(c)4 organization that builds power with Arizona’s working families to advance social, racial and economic justice for all.
Why do we think this work is important?
Democracy Fund Voice supports work to strengthen and expand the movement for an inclusive, multi-racial democracy with a focus on POC power and leadership. LUCHA has a strong track record of fighting against anti-democratic and voter suppression efforts, safeguarding existing pro-democracy reforms, and identifying opportunities for proactive pro-democracy efforts in Arizona. LUCHA, alongside its partners in Arizona, is core to building the state civic infrastructure and educating and mobilizing black and brown communities, young people, and low-to-moderate income families to become civically engaged
How is Democracy Fund Voice supporting Living United for Change in Arizona?
In 2023, Democracy Fund Voice approved a two-year grant of $500,000 to Living United for Change in Arizona.
In 2019, Democracy Fund Voice approved a two-year grant to Living United for Change in Arizona project in the amount of up to $100,000. In 2020 and 2021 amendments were approved to increase the amount of the grant by $50,000 and $75,000 respectively, for a total of $225,000.