The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine has awarded a $400,000 multi-year grant to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, according to a news release.
The grant was made possible by the Richard H. and Mary Jo Stanley Equity and Inclusion Support Fund. The legacy fund was established to uplift and advance efforts that promote human rights. It was created through a gift from Richard and Mary Jo Stanley to support organizations working to make society more inclusive and equitable, the release says.
“Dick and Mary Jo were world citizens with a deep commitment to improving the lives of both our local and global neighbors,” said Charla Schafer, president of the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine. “Carrying forward their philanthropic vision is a privilege we hold in the highest regard. Dick and Mary Jo’s legacy will continue to champion the causes they cared so deeply about—today and for generations to come.”
The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation is a non-profit organization that uses litigation, lobbying, public education, and advocacy to help preserve rights and liberties of people in the United States. The organization represents individuals or organizations in court, works with lawmakers, provides information to the public, and works in communities to raise awareness about civil-liberty issues.
“We are very pleased to be selected for the Richard H. and Mary Jo Stanley Equity and Inclusion Support Grant. The ACLU will proudly continue our work to counteract historical discrimination and unequal access to opportunities. We appreciate that the Community Foundation has recognized these efforts,” said Louise Melling, ACLU Deputy Legal Director and Director of Ruth Bader Ginsburg Center for Liberty.
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