Join Surge as we step into Black Philanthropy Month (BPM) alongside organizations led by people of color who understand that our liberation is interconnected. This global celebration of African-descent giving…
Black philanthropy isn’t new—we’ve always taken care of our own. Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), observed every August, was birthed in 2011 by Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland with support from Reunity,…
The Chicago Surge Fellowship identifies and accelerates promising African-American and Latinx education talent to enhance their expertise and aptitude, empowering them to transform the education ecosystem. Fellows hone: Executive Skills Problem-Solving Team-Building…
EARLY IMPACT: STUDY OF A YOUNG MOVEMENT Surge cannot be a movement in name only. The impact must be tangible, visible and measurable. That’s why we sought accurate and unbiased…
THANK YOU! Thank you for sharing your story as part of the #ShadesofImpact Initiative. We will add your story to growing collage of powerful stories celebrating and shedding a much…
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IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 “We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” — Dr. Martin…
[layerslider id=”43″] SURGE FORWARD The Surge Forward Fund is an opportunity to invest in the future of education by paying the tuition of a Surge Fellow. This fund goes directly…
Frequently Asked Questions What will my contributions be used for? Contributions will go directly toward initiatives helping families and communities our Surge Fellows and Alumni serve. Surge Relief Fund dollars…