Community Organizations

Nearly 20 Lucas County non-profits received a portion of the MacArthur Grant to drive community engagement and help reduce racial disparities. This episode explores how these groups are using their funds and whether their creative approaches align with The MacArthur Foundation’s expectations.

Guests for this episode:

13 ABC Action News/Alexis Means
The Tune Podcast
Alicia Smith, Junction Coalition CEO
Fonda Royster, CEO Open Arms Transformational Living
Tramain Rayford, The Program INC.
Avis Files, Pathway Incorporated
Nida Abbasi, Program Officer, Criminal Justice Team, MacArthur Foundation
Tia Strozier, Associate Director of Policy and Practice for the Community Justice Technical Assistance Team at the Center for Justice Innovation
Juvenile Court Judge Robert Jones
Juvenile Court Judge Linda Knepp