We work together to close racial wealth gaps in U.S. Cities.

We are a member collaborative of leading philanthropic foundations and financial institutions committed to closing the racial wealth gap and building an economy that works for everyone.

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Our Vision

All people in U.S. cities are economically secure, building wealth and living abundant, dignified, and connected lives.

Our Mission

To close the racial wealth gap using the collective power of philanthropy, financial institutions and local governments.

Our Strategy

To advance inclusive capital in key wealth-building pathways for Black, Indigenous, Latine and Asian Americans.

Areas of Focus

Addressing the Barriers to Wealth Equity

Knowledge & Data

Research to Fuel Our Purpose

Learning and sharing is an ongoing practice that strengthens the impact of our collaborative. Living Cities provides information, resources and tools that encourage, educate and empower generations of changemakers

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Our Members

Partnering as Changemakers

Some of the world’s most influential philanthropies and financial institutions have committed to being changemakers with Living Cities by partnering with city governments.

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