Investing in Community-Driven Change

GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit network matching local communities’ unmet needs with evidence-based social innovations.

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GreenLight Fund Greater Newark responds to the city’s most pressing needs

News, Video

GreenLight Fund Greater Newark responds to the city’s most pressing needs

Oct 16, 2025
Greater Newark

GreenLight Fund Announces $1.2M Investment to Fight Housing and Food Insecurity in Greater Newark

News, Press Release

GreenLight Fund Announces $1.2M Investment to Fight Housing and Food Insecurity in Greater Newark

Oct 16, 2025
Greater Newark

GreenLight Fund Invests $1M to launch a Peace Academy in Oakland

Announcement, Press Release

GreenLight Fund Invests $1M to launch a Peace Academy in Oakland

Oct 15, 2025
San Francisco Bay Area

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Keeping the focus on local communities

In each location, we collaborate with the local community to identify priority needs, then bring in and support proven organizations to effectively address them, delivering meaningful change towards inclusive prosperity.

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Celebrating 20 Years

For two decades, GreenLight Fund has been committed to breaking down barriers to economic mobility by bringing high-impact, evidence-based solutions to the cities where they are needed. Celebrate 20 years of impact with us- explore a full timeline of our journey, watch a video about our work, and discover powerful stories from across the GreenLight network!

Explore the impact of our work

Our impact is evident in data as well as in stories of individuals and families overcoming obstacles to meet their goals. With our innovative approach, growing network of sites and wide-ranging portfolio support, our impact is growing exponentially.

Our Impact

In Greater Newark
91%

of students avoided learning loss, maintaining reading at grade level

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In San Francisco Bay Area
87%

of students increased their reading proficiency

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In San Francisco Bay Area
100%

of Young Professionals enrolled in post-secondary education

Read Gavin & Aron's Story

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