We work with different equity organizations in our ecosystem as a means of creating pathways for those most impacted by the War on Drugs.
Currently Supporting
National Expungement Works (N.E.W.)'’s mission is to emancipate justice-impacted communities which have been exploited by systemic inequities. It is estimated that there are approximately 48,000 legal and socioeconomic barriers restricting people with an arrest or conviction on their record. These barriers prevent access to the most basic of human rights, impacting education, housing, voting, employment, and governmental services.
N.E.W. builds and restores pathways for generational healing through their year-round programming which offers legal relief, wraparound services, advocacy for expanded access to expungement, and payment of fines.
Past Beneficiaries
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Supernova Women
Founded in 2015 by Black and Brown women that works to empower Black and Brown people to become self-sufficient shareholders in the cannabis and natural plant medicine space through education, advocacy, and network building.
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Equitable Opportunities Now (EON)
Dedicated to empowering marginalized communities, those with past cannabis convictions, and other returning citizens. To date EON has run solely on the contributions of the small Black and women-owned businesses leading the organization.
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The Hood Incubator
A disruptor in the industry which aims to leverage the regulated cannabis industry to spark healing, re-investment, and equity. Hood Incubator can create a world where every person can generate wealth, health, power, and prosperity for their families and communities.
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Copper House
Inspired by Queer history, Copper House Detroit centers providing healing and love for marginalized communities, and serves as a community ambassador for the Northwest Detroit Community.
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Our Academy
A volunteer-run mentorship and open education resource for equity applicants, operators, and others impacted by the war on drugs. Our Academy provides educational resources, technical assistance, mentorship, a network of fellow equity applicants, and non-equity founders to collaborate with.