Reimagining and transforming public investment
For far too long, Black, Indigenous and Latino/a/x people living in low-wealth, under-resourced communities have been excluded from the decision-making processes around federal, state and local investments for infrastructure in their communities. As a result, disparities in access to education, employment, wealth, housing choice, and economic opportunity along racial lines persist and produce predictable patterns in life outcomes.
Driving change through an equitable model for shared impact
PERC is a justice venture on a mission to transform public funding and investment practices toward equitable development. We center the collective power and expertise of Black, Indigenous and Latino/a/x communities in decision-making processes related to public investment, and build cross-sector collaborative partnerships nationwide. Our goal is to create a network of cities prepared to secure and implement public resources specifically focused on advancing economic development, housing, and civic infrastructure.
All Black, Indigenous, Latino/a/x people living in low-wealth, under-resourced communities in the United States have the resources that they need to live fulfilled lives.
Rooted in strong partnerships
PERC has developed a unique, participatory model that facilitates learning, communication and partnership between government agencies, communities, businesses and philanthropy.
We partner with cities to strategically form and activate powerful cross-sector coalitions that center the voices and expertise of Black, Indigenous and Latino/a/x communities, deliver measurable and results-based outcomes, and ultimately, reimagine the decision-making process for investment, implementation and long-term impact of public funds.
On the path to a shared vision
Success would not be possible without the commitment, work and investment of many cross-sector organizations, partners and contributors who share our goal to transform systems and see tangible results.