Mission

To connect the emerging legalized Cannabis market with non profit organizations working to end and repair damages from the War on Drugs..

Values

  • Local Needs

  • Empowerment

  • Education and Awareness

  • Restorative Justice

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Goals

  • Empower and promote existing organizations lead by their community leaders.

  • Influence legislation regarding Cannabis to promote equity directives.

    • In operating states, distribution of tax revenue to programs/scholarships.

    • In yet to be legalized states, merit based licensing schemes with equity factors.

  • Receive the backing of individuals and groups for a “statement of support” or “letter of support” or “pledge” crafted by and for

    • Business Owners

    • Politicians

    • Thought Leaders

    • Consumers

    • Industry trade group organizations

    • Other professionals and professional organizations

  • Bring awareness to privileges inherent in Cannabis licensing and drug law enforcement.

  • Use the Cannabis industry as a starting point for action towards combating systemic racism.

Strategy

  • Fund/broaden existing scholarship programs for communities known to be disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs.

  • Develop presentations to present to Cannabis Business owners that presents them various ways to participate/support.

  • Partner with organizations already empowering disproportionately affected communities, 

  • Support Programs for the children of parents in jail for non-violent drug offenses.

    • Scholarships

    • Jobs in the industry

    • Build an endowment to fund wealth creation projects in affected communities

      • Bridge funding/gap funding

        • Short term low interest loans to start a business or buy a home