we

commit to

equity

every child

every family

THEIR FUTURE. OUR MISSION.

Let’s build a world where a child’s potential isn’t dictated by race, ethnicity, zip code or circumstance.

14+

million children,
one community at a time

we impact
communities
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We are a national network of local communities striving to achieve racial equity and economic mobility.

NEARLY

70

cradle-to-career
partnerships

WHERE WE WORK

NEARLY

70

cradle-to-career
partnerships

WHERE WE WORK

we advance

equitable outcomes

OUR IMPACT

Learn how we are building a better tomorrow for youth and families.

OUR IMPACT

we drive results

StriveTogether communities use data to illuminate obstacles facing children of color and those living in poverty. Using our Theory of Action™ framework, these communities can transform systems to get more equitable results.

increase in
kindergarten
readiness

for Black children in
Tulsa, Oklahoma
(2016-2019)

postsecondary
enrollment

increases in youth from
Racine, Wisconsin
(2016 to 2018)

investment

to support equitable policies led to a shift of $11 billion in public funding to support cradle-to-career outcome improvement
(2018-2021)

network
scope

of youth live at twice the poverty threshold or below
(2021)

WHAT WE DO

“the time is always right to do what is right.”

REV DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

insights

five students
at a time

Focused efforts in Northfield, Minn., lead to communitywide improvements in third-grade reading.

INSIGHTS

who we are

our values

community

Relationships fuel us.

courage

The unknown
humbles us.

equity

Intersectionality and care anchor us.

progress

Growth drives us.

results

Excellence delights us.

OUR VALUES