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in Investing for Educational Impact

Any path towards creating a truly socially equitable world requires that everyone has access to a high-quality education. This truth is a major reason why we created the Education Opportunity Project (EOP). The EOP understands that the opportunity gap is the most pervasive and damaging problem in the U.S. educational system. In order to close

in Protecting Public Airwaves

Earlier this month, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman, Jessica Rosenworcel announced the creation of an interagency task force aimed at creating rules and policies to combat digital discrimination and promote equal access to broadband across the country. We strongly believe everyone should have equitable access to broadband internet and applaud Chairman Rosenworcel for taking this

in Making Grants

Voqal is excited to announce grants to seven organizations working in Colorado to build the progressive, community-driven power needed to advance a more socially equitable world. The grants to Voces Unidas del las Montanas ($18,595), Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition Action Fund ($22,500), Colorado People’s Action ($22,500), COLOR Action Fund ($21,320), Mi Familia Vota, ($22,500), Colorado

in Making Grants

Voqal is excited to announce grants to 15 organizations working to create a more socially and racially equitable world through the advancement of progressive policies, community organizing, and a diverse media landscape. The grants to Action Now, United Working Families, The People’s Lobby, One People’s Campaign, Jane Addams Seniors in Action, Illinois Immigrant Action, Grassroots

in Voqal

2021 was a year of immense change for many in this country, including Voqal. While we began our path towards an organizational culture that reflects our vision a few years ago, 2021 saw us take several steps towards achieving alignment between our mission and the way we operate. While made some real progress over the

in Investing for Educational Impact

In everything we do, we strive to create a more socially equitable world for all. The need for greater equity is especially prevalent in the U.S. education system where educational opportunity gaps have led to an inequitable education experience for many students. It was with this reality in mind, that Voqal created the Education Opportunity

in Making Grants

Voqal is excited to announce grants to eight organizations working in Minnesota to create a more racially and socially equitable community. The grants to COPAL (Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Accion Latina), Awood Center, Black Visions, CTUL (Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en la Lucha), Nexus Community Partners, Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment (RISE),

in Voqal

In 2021, Voqal took more steps in its journey towards becoming an organization more aligned with our vision of a socially equitable society. We continue to realize that just having a mission isn’t enough, but that living that mission in every aspect of our work is key to realizing our goals. Earlier this month, we

in Voqal

We are excited to announce the release of Voqal’s 2021 Annual Report. This year, considering the increasingly remote world we find ourselves in, we made the decision to create an all-digital annual report microsite. We also changed the format up a bit, to reflect our efforts to better align Voqal’s work with our mission and

in Investing for Educational Impact

Ensuring everyone has equitable access to educational opportunities is something we believe strongly in at Voqal. To help advance this idea, we created the Education Opportunity Project. This program exists to help measurably reduce educational opportunity gaps by providing capital and strategic advice to entrepreneurs and organizations working to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged populations.

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