History
Founded in 1998, ReGenesis, a community-based non-profit, has cleaned up, redeveloped, an revitalized, 500 acres in Spartanburg’s Southside which had been adversely affected by pollutants from industry and other sources.
Led by Harold Mitchell, ReGenesis turned a $20,000 EPA Environmental Justice grant into almost $300 million of funding from federal, state, corporate, and local sources.
PUSH Buffalo was established to: create strong neighborhoods with quality affordable housing; decrease the rate of housing abandonment by reclaiming empty houses from neglectful public and private owners and redeveloping them for occupancy by low-income residents; and develop neighborhood leaders capable of gaining community control over the development process and planning for the future of the neighborhood. Aaron Bartley and Eric Walker founded PUSH in 2005.
Inspired by Model Communities
The Good Life Pledge launched at SOCAP 2019
Media
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
My Giving Pledge Promise Isn’t Enough: Why It’s Time for the Wealthy to Do More
By Kat Taylor - Nov. 19, 2020
“I encourage everyone to rethink the way charitable vehicles and assets can be used so that we can all continue to learn and deploy our wealth beneficially. Today I pledge to return and transfer a minimum of one-third of my assets over my lifetime to communities of color as a first step to help cultivate a good life for all.” Read More
Inside Philanthropy
How Kat Taylor and Taj James Are Challenging Philanthropy to Take Bolder Steps to Shift Power
By Mandy Van Devan - Jan. 27, 2021
“Philanthropist Kat Taylor and capital advisor Taj James encourage meaningful reform in philanthropy through the Good Life Pledge, a commitment to return one-third of her wealth back to communities of color, and a challenge to others to do the same.” Read More