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Visionary Freedom Fund Launch

By Andrus Family Fund on January 12, 2021

The Visionary Freedom Fund (VFF) celebrated its launch with a digital event on December 3, 2020. The following is a recording of the event, where … Read More >

Road to Abolition

By Andrus Family Fund on December 14, 2020

The Communities for Just Schools Fund (CJSF) and the Andrus Family Fund (AFF) hosted a virtual plenary session on December 2, 2020 as … Read More >

The Andrus Family Fund Announces New Board Leadership

By Andrus Family Fund on October 19, 2020

The Andrus Family Fund, a program and sub fund of the Surdna Foundation,  is pleased to announce our new board chair: C’Ardiss “CC” … Read More >

Stepping Up for Racial Justice

By Andrus Family Fund on October 16, 2020

The Andrus Family Fund is a program and sub fund of the Surdna Foundation. Across the U.S., millions have stepped up in support … Read More >

Surdna and the Andrus Family Fund Join Foundations and Donors in Pledging to Redouble Commitments to Puerto Rico

By Andrus Family Fund on September 30, 2020

New York, NY (September 30, 2020) – Today, 22 foundations and major donors signed a joint pledge to redouble their commitments to Puerto … Read More >

Rest in Power: Remembering the Legacy of Allison Brown

By Andrus Family Fund on August 17, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved colleague and friend Allison Brown, the founder … Read More >

Youth Lead the Way for Youth Justice

By Andrus Family Fund on February 21, 2020

Read the groundbreaking report, A United Vision for a World Without Youth Prisons, by Youth First and RISE partners. Subscribe to Out of … Read More >

The Andrus Family Fund Announces New Program Officer, Nyoka Acevedo

By Andrus Family Fund on February 20, 2020

The Andrus Family Fund (AFF) welcomed Nyoka Acevedo as its new program officer on February 4, 2020. In her role as program officer, … Read More >

Kitchen Cabinet: Closing Remarks

By Andrus Family Fund on December 12, 2019

Andrus Family Fund’s Director, Manuela Arciniegas, delivers her closing remarks at the 2019 Kitchen Cabinet convening. See more videos, photos and download a … Read More >

Kitchen Cabinet: Obstacles to Capital and Fundraising

By Andrus Family Fund on December 12, 2019

Monica Cordova of Funder’s Collaborative on Youth Organizing and Alejandra Ruiz of Youth Engagement Fund present their findings. See more videos, photos and … Read More >

Kitchen Cabinet: Building Trust

By Andrus Family Fund on December 12, 2019

Kesi Foster, Lead Organizer at Make the Road New York shares his thoughts on what capacity building means. See more videos, photos and … Read More >

Kitchen Cabinet: Long Term Visions for Transformation

By Andrus Family Fund on December 12, 2019

Karen Marshall, Executive Director of Rethink in New Orleans, speaks about the power of a shared vision for transformation. See more videos, photos … Read More >