POIC + RAHS and NIKE - Black Community Commitment

We are excited to announce that Nike, Converse, Jordan Brand, and Michael Jordan have committed a combined $140 million to invest in and support organizations focused on economic empowerment, education, and social justice to address racial inequality for Black Americans.

As part of this commitment, our Strategic Partner Nike will invest $250,000 annually in seven U.S. cities: Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York City, Portland, and St. Louis. And, in Portland, home to Nike’s World Headquarters, this year the company will invest an additional $1 million in local organizations addressing racial inequality. To learn more about this effort here.

We’re thrilled to share that POIC + RAHS is among eight nonprofits in Portland to receive a grant as part of Nike’s Black Community Commitment to make a difference in the lives of our Black community. The funding supports us to grow our programming and offer more opportunities and resources to our trainees, students, and families.

We know that support for the Black community extends beyond the celebration of Black History Month in February. Together with Nike, we are sustaining a movement over time, that recognizes and commemorates important moments and extends beyond them.

Addressing systemic racism in America requires urgent action, partnership, and sustained engagement – and together with Nike, we are committing to all of them.