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The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. AfroSolo Theatre Company nurtures and presents African American and African Diasporan art and culture through solo performance and the visual and literary arts. Founder and Artistic Director Thomas R. Simpson has led the organization for 30 years.

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Provides TK-2 literacy intervention for students and coaching and training for educators in Aspire’s Oakland schools.

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Three year grant to support ABGH in expanding its Rising Mentorship Program, building organizational capacity and launching a research grant program focused on Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Funding will support mentorship for Black medical trainees, the hiring of a full-time Executive Director and six research projects led by early-career investigators.

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Azora Therapeutics is developing a novel small molecule (AT177) for the treatment of refractory ulcerative colitis (UC). UC is a chronic inflammatory disease of the colon that affects over one million individuals in the US and is associated with poor quality of life. Efficacy of currently available therapy is suboptimal and most patients cannot sustain long-term remission, with 14% ultimately requiring colectomy surgery. AT177 is a potential first-in-class oral small molecule aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) agonist. AhR has been shown to play an important in regulating healthy immune and barrier function in the colon. The aim of this project is to develop a final formulation drug product to be used in preclinical animal model studies and a Phase 1 clinical trial.

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To support the MediaMaker Fellowship Program for emerging social issue documentary filmmakers. Bay Area Video Coalition inspires social change by empowering media makers to develop and share diverse stories through art, education and technology.

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The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Black Cultural Zone Community Development Corporation centers Black arts, culture and economics to collectively design, resource, transform and build collective power for the Black community of East Oakland. CEO Carolyn Johnson has led the organization for five years.

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To support the engagement of Russell Consulting to launch and lead the Grassroots Artists Advocacy Program (GAAP) designed to train and empower individual artists to effectively advocate for policies benefitting artists and arts organizations and participate in coalition building with other sectors across the stateÕs creative economy.

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Provides K-2 literacy coaching and training for tutors in OUSD schools.

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The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Circo Zero makes live interdisciplinary and experimental performances responding to political crises, while centering queer bodies and ideas. Artistic Director Keith Hennessy has led the organization for 23 years.

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To create affordable, long-term space for artists and small and mid-sized arts organizations in San Francisco, Oakland and other urban locations.

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To support the continuation of Community Vision’s Real Estate Readiness workshop series and consulting services for Bay Area arts organizations.

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The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. CounterPulse is home to a 30+ year legacy of experimental and interdisciplinary dance and performance in San Francisco. Executive Artistic Director Julie Phelps has led the organization for the past ten years and has worked there since 2008.

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The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. CubaCaribe preserves, promotes and presents dance, music and visual artworks grounded in the cultural and artistic traditions of the Caribbean and its diaspora. Co-founder and Executive Director Jamaica Itule Simmons has led the organization for 21 years.

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To support the distribution of funds to diverse Bay Area micro dance and theater organizations and individual artists.

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The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. David Herrera Performance Company (DHPCo) promotes Latinx voices through innovative, thought-provoking modern dance. Founder David Herrera has led the company for 17 years.

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The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Diamano Coura West African Dance Company showcases the rich cultural traditions of West African music, dance and theater through classes, performances and education. Executive Artistic Director Naomi Gedo Diouf has led the organization for 50 years.

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The Rest and Care Award is a one-time, invite-only program for current and past Education and Arts nonprofit grantees, offering six-week sabbaticals with pro-rated salary, benefits, leave expenses and organizational support, recognizing the dedication and resilience of leaders in our grantee community. Dohee Lee Puri Arts creates immersive performances, rituals and workshops for community healing using drumming, dancing, singing and technology. Founder and Director Dohee Lee has led the organization for 20 years.

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Provides early literacy and language development for children ages 3-5.

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Eat. Learn. Play. supports childrenÕs well_being through access to nutritious meals, quality reading resources and opportunities to play and be active. This grant subsidizes Tier 3 tutoring programs for 31 OUSD schools.