Restoring Markets. Reimagining Possibilities.

Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
MOTHER OF EXILES. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.

— excerpt from The New Colossus, Emma Lazarus

At Reinvestment Fund, the essence of our work is to build social cohesion and restore community fabric. In recent weeks, we witnessed ghastly events fueled by division and hate—experiences that are fundamentally antithetical to our values. These challenging events underscore that our friendships, alliances and shared support are more important now than ever before.

Reinvestment Fund was founded more than three decades ago by a handful of committed investors, many of whom came from diverse communities of faith. We have stood together over the years—working to strengthen communities and empower people. So when faith is used to divide instead of heal, and differences are used to justify contempt or harm rather than regard and kindness, it feels as if our own institution and community of friends and allies have been targeted.

Building inclusive communities is not an abstract matter for us–it is what we strive towards each day. Our work, and by extension your support and capital, has directly supported immigrant relief efforts in Pittsburgh. We work with communities of color across the country to build safe, vibrant neighborhoods. To us, last week’s events are deeply personal.

Let us all build a New Colossus for these times, a beacon of welcome and acceptance for all. We urge everyone connected to our work to redouble their commitment to building a just and equitable society. Push back on those that spew vitriol and bigotry. Don’t let these events demoralize you. Join us—stand up and defend love, name falsehoods of all kinds and be tireless in those pursuits.