Our Work

Our Mission

We aim to disrupt then dismantle predatory systems that erode home, property and land ownership within Black, Indigenous and communities of color, while decolonizing our understanding of land to support models of collective land stewardship.

We are fighting for a future that:

Closes the racial wealth gap

Builds intergenerational wealth

Restores property access and control to the rightful stewards

Reconciles human connection and relationships devoid of "isms"

Recognizes past traumas and honors lineage, heritage, initial promises of liberation

Upholds what was promised

Cares for the land/the earth as part of stewardship

Repositions humans as stewards, rather than destroyers of the planet.

Restores the village.

Our Vision

Our Work in 3D

  • The SOS Fund uses the following interventions to disrupt systems that lead to housing instability: 

    • Mutual Aid 

      • Tax Sale Bailout

      • Ground Rent Redemption 

      • Title Disentanglement 

    • Legal service referrals 

    • Resource coordination

  • The SOS Fund works to alter, reform, and reimagine systems that affect housing outcomes in community

    • Legislative advocacy

    • Policy development 

    • Land bank 

    • Tax sale reform

  • The SOS Fund supports community-originated initiatives that allow  residents to rebuild and repair the damage done in their neighborhoods 

    • Land Reclamation and Stewardship Academy

Testimonial

“I am so thankful for the support and resources received the last few years, re water and property taxes. All handled in a professional, confidential manner. Your dedication to serve our community is unmatched.” 

- Resident of Shirley Avenue

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