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
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