2023 Fall Microgrant Recipients

Verity's Microgrant Program aims to uplift and empower nonprofit organizations that may have limited access to traditional funding due to various factors. Our grant prioritizes organizations whose work explicitly supports Black, Indigenous, and POC communities, as well as those founded and led by members of historically marginalized communities. Additionally, we support organizations whose work furthers social and environmental justice, equity, and financial wellness for all.

Learn More about the Fall 2023 Microgrant Recipients:

Abundance of Hope Center 

Established in 2017, Abundance of Hope Center is dedicated to combating poverty and marginalization in King County, including Seattle, Renton, Tukwila, Sea-Tac, White Center, Kent, Des Moines, and Federal Way. Their approach prioritizes individual well-being, offering support such as referrals, rental assistance, eviction prevention, utility aid, food stipends, and Pop-up shops providing essential items - all free of charge.

African Young Dreamers Empowerment Program International (AYDEPI)

AYDEPI is a youth-driven, adult-guided program founded in 2019, empowering and supporting BIPOC young people to identify and address daily challenges. Their mission is to build resilience in vulnerable African Immigrants and African/American Youth through investment in education, mental health awareness, and other psychosocial factors.

Duwamish Valley Sustainability Association (DVSA)

DVSA, founded in 2017, provides opportunities for young people from BIPOC families to be trained in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) topics, fostering healthier, more sustainable communities and jump-starting professional careers. They work hand-in-hand with youth leaders to develop replicable, sustainable models for the Duwamish Valley community, addressing environmental and social injustices.

Ireta P’urhépecha 

Ireta P’urhépecha is a community collective focused on preserving the P’urhépecha culture and identity, strengthening ancestral knowledge and traditions. Interrelated with Pueblos Originarios (Original Communities), they form a collective of members from various Indigenous communities who reside in the Coast Salish Land of Western Washington. Their shared experiences underscore a dignified resiliency across their multifaceted backgrounds. Their programs include culturally appropriate and bilingual community health events, mobile dental clinics, access to public health services, community meals, and storytelling/traditional ceremonial events.

Yoga Behind Bars (YBB)

YBB offers trauma-informed yoga and meditation to youth and adults in nine different prison, jails, and detention centers across Washington State, providing practical tools for healing. Last year, they launched community classes to extend support beyond incarceration, fostering reintegration within communities. YBB also provides needed supplies for home practice, creating a path for reentered individuals to become leaders and teachers in our communities and beyond. 

The Fall 2024 application cycle for our Microgrant program is now open! The deadline to apply is October 15, 2024. Visit our Microgrant page to apply or learn more.