Insights to Action for an Inclusive Economy
The Center for Wealth Equity (CWE) is designed to be a cornerstone in Living Cities’ mission to close racial wealth gaps using the collective power of philanthropy, financial institutions and local governments. The CWE Logic Model integrates and elevates the collective knowledge and insights within Living Cities and its member organizations to drive systemic change in racial wealth equity.
In short, CWE accelerates closing the racial wealth gap by transforming siloed knowledge, aggregated and synthesized from members, programs and other external sources, into actionable insights and practical tools for those positioned to create impact.
We bridge insights and action. Our network’s knowledge empowers communities, influences policies, and shifts narratives around racial wealth equity. The Center for Wealth Equity streamlines information sharing for capital allocators to advance relevant decisions.
For Institutions: Contributing expands reach, engages audiences, fosters collaborations, and extends impact.
For Cities: Access to synthesized action steps saves time and resources. CWE supports decision-makers in assessing strategies within similar contexts.
Ahmed Whitt serves as the Director of the Center for Wealth Equity at Living Cities. As a social scientist, senior nonprofit leader, and entrepreneur, Dr. Whitt brings a wealth of experience to this role. His career spans academia, social enterprise, and strategic consulting, reflecting his commitment to pioneering innovative strategies that address racial wealth disparities and promote economic justice.
Our aim is to create a vibrant ecosystem where knowledge isn’t merely accumulated, but actively employed to drive systemic change. To explore opportunities for collaboration, contact Ahmed Whitt at awhitt@livingcities.org.
Over the next few years, Living Cities will work with institutions and cities to:
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