Advancing Racial Equity with Anchor Institutions: The Role of the Black Church in Social Impact and Place-Based Investing

Black churches represent the most important multi-generational asset in many Black communities. Historically, the Black church has not been exclusively a place for worship; it has and continues to be an anchor institution that provides refuge, shelter, healing and social services to many black and brown under-served and under resourced communities. When many other services have moved away, the Black Church has remained to do all it can to meet the needs and foster hope and resiliency. This panel will explore the untapped potential of collaborative partnerships between Black churches and place-based investing in making significant social impact in communities yearning to thrive again.