Emerson Collective

Elemental Excelerator

Earthshot Ventures, a New Climate Technology Fund

First climate technology fund raised from Hawaii aims to scale global, equitable climate solutions. Here are 5 things you didn’t read about in the press.
Dial Fellows

Can more transparent criminal justice data build stronger communities?

Commons, a new criminal justice data platform, is making data on everything from diversion rates to length of sentences publicly accessible for the first time. It’s already leading to policy change.
Elemental Excelerator

Meet the Policy Lab Fellows working to accelerate innovative climate solutions

The Policy Lab is focused on driving change at local, state, and federal levels by translating what entrepreneurs are learning on the ground into actionable policy solutions that inspire climate action, create jobs, and advance equity.
Contribute to Hurricane Ida relief efforts

If you are interested in donating to the region’s recovery efforts, then we encourage you to take a look at these organizations or reach out to an organization you trust.
CNN

From Katrina to Ida, what has Louisiana learned?

Mitch Landrieu, Founder and President of E Pluribus Unum, former mayor of New Orleans, former lieutenant governor of Louisiana, shares his thoughts on lessons from past hurricanes.
No Kid Hungry

How NYC is Feeding Kids During the Pandemic

Children are heading back to school, and as the nation looks ahead toward rebuilding, No Kid Hungry reminds us it’s important to remember that feeding kids is a critical part of the pandemic’s recovery.
Chicago CRED

CREDMADE is a contract packaging business that provides flexible, custom solutions to the food industry.

Offering great quality, state-of-the-art equipment, and a first-class SQF facility—all with a social mission at our core.
Chicago CRED

He Dropped Out Of High School After Witnessing A Murder. 10 Years Later, He’s Graduating.

Taylor, now 28, is one of 46 men and women from the CRED program to celebrate earning their high school degree.
Elemental Excelerator

Breaking down barriers to innovation alongside entrepreneurs provides us unique insight into the policy, market, and technology innovation needed to build systems to uplift people and communities around the world.
Immigration

Use Your Voice: Tell Your Representatives to Include a Path to Citizenship in the Budget Resolution

Call your senator today and ask that they include the #DreamandPromiseAct in budget reconciliation this fiscal year.
Equity & Justice

These States Expanded Voting Access in 2021

There’s a ‘fault line’ growing between U.S. states — while 21 states have passed restrictive voting laws, others like Kentucky are working to increase access to the ballot box.
Immigration

Former Refugee Rep. Stephanie Murphy on Afghanistan Crisis

‘I’ve had the experience of being from a family that was persecuted’ — FL Rep. Stephanie Murphy opened up about arriving to the U.S. as a refugee following the Vietnam War and why she’s committed to helping allies remaining in Afghanistan.

This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with it.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Priorities

Inside/Out 11M

What We’re Reading