Giving to

the Givers

Supporting BIPOC community frontliners through cash assistance, creative space, and culturally-rooted programs.

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WHAT WE WANNA SEE

A world where every person who holds their community together is also held. Where healers are healed, givers are restored, and BIPOC communities thrive through the power of their own wisdom and culture. Because community keepers are ESSENTIAL and must be prioritized.

WHAT WE DO

DAWA (Diversity Awareness & Wellness in Action) is a community-centered nonprofit that invests in the people who uplift our communities. Our programs operate in cycles and are sustained through members, donors, grants and local partners.

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giving to the givers.

OUR MISSION

Providing BIPOC community frontliners with healing, art, and financial/cultural resources that restore their capacity to lead, love, and transform their communities.

Ways to Get Support

Dawa Fund

For BIPOC community frontliners — including artists, educators, caregivers, healthcare workers, service industry workers, and organizers — seeking direct financial support during times of need.
- Provides low-barrier, direct cash assistance (over $500,00 since 2019)
- Applications open during scheduled funding cycles (August and December)
- Support is distributed equitably and thoughtfully.

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DAWA Studios

For BIPOC creatives and BIPOC-led orgs looking for access to professional media tools, creative space, and production support.
- Offers no-cost access to high-quality studio space and equipment and a producer/engineer.
- Includes audio, video, and content creation resources.
- Access is request-based and subject to availability.

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Vision:8291

For BIPOC-led grassroots organizations and community entrepreneurs working to build long-term impact and capacity.
- Provides funding, resources, and strategic support.
- Designed to strengthen community-rooted initiatives.
- Participation is cohort-based and opens periodically.

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HOW WE MOVE

OUR VALUES

Communities hold their own medicine.

We create conditions for communities to access the wisdom they already carry.

Healing as Infrastructure.

Restoration is foundational work for social change. We cannot build from exhaustion.

Culture is the Root.

The creative practice of art directs and guides our development and strategy.

Ways to Get Involved

Become a Member

For individuals looking for sustainable, monthly support with community perks, member updates, and access to DAWA Studios.

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Partner With us

For local businesses that want to support DAWA on their own terms through flexible, community-driven partnerships.

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Corporate Sponsorships

For larger organizations seeking structured sponsorship opportunities aligned with equity, culture, and community impact.

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Volunteer & Events

For community members who want to participate, attend events, and support DAWA through time, presence, and connection.

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Donate

For individuals or organizations who want to make a one-time or recurring financial contribution to support BIPOC community frontliners.

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