Centennial Social Justice Impact Fund

As we mark our 100th anniversary, we find ourselves in the midst of a collective awakening that challenges the history of biased policies and systems that perpetuate racism and inequality in our nation, the world and in our social work profession.

As the leading school of social work, we have a responsibility to rise as a leader to dismantle systemic oppression and eliminate racial, economic and social inequities. To help address some of the biggest problems impacting our nation today, we have established the Centennial Social Justice Impact Fund — and we invite you to join us. Your support of the Social Justice Impact Fund means you are investing in keeping Michigan Social Work at the forefront of important social justice efforts as we work to find solutions to the world’s most challenging problems. This endowed fund will provide long-lasting support for:

• Scholarships for students leading anti-racism and antioppression initiatives.

• Faculty research focused on improving the lives of those affected by racism and structural injustices. • Community events to inspire others to become change agents.

• A social innovation prize to fund the implementation of a bold idea that addresses social, racial and systemic inequities.

Michigan Social Work is rising to the time — just as we have for one hundred years — to address the most pressing social problems of our day. Stand with us. For information about the Centennial Social Justice Impact Fund contact

ssw.development@umich.edu

or call (734) 763-6886.