Javon Dobbs, Author at Every Child Thrives

Javon is a communications officer. He is responsible for implementing a wide range of communications strategies, to support the execution of communications tools, tactics and activities for the foundation’s key internal and external audiences.

Racial Equity

The healing power of truth and action

In observance of the seventh annual National Day of Racial Healing, County Health Rankings and Roadmaps (CHR&R) hosted a webinar called “Racial Healing ...

By Javon DobbsJanuary 27, 20230

Community Engagement

Juneteenth: Reflect, act and celebrate

In the U.S., Juneteenth is an annual tradition and celebration of Black pride and joy. From coast to coast, children, families and loved ...

By Javon DobbsJune 14, 20220

Impact Investing

The state of Black venture capital: A conversation with Cynthia Muller

Cynthia Muller discusses the marginal role and limited access that Black general partners face in the venture capital ecosystem.

By Javon DobbsMarch 14, 20220

Leadership

Connect. Grow. Lead.

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network (WKKF CLN) with the Center for Creative Leadership is an innovative program for leaders to connect, ...

By Javon DobbsJanuary 8, 20210

Leadership

Visionary leaders rise to the occasion

W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s decades-long legacy in leadership development stretches across generations, continents and sectors. The 80 diverse and dynamic leaders from across the ...

By Javon DobbsJanuary 8, 20210

Leadership

Women’s leadership, philanthropy and racial equity now

La June Montgomery Tabron offers timely reflections on women's leadership, the role of philanthropy, and racial equity and racial healing in communities today.

By Javon DobbsNovember 23, 20200

The front view to the entrance of the Haiti Projcets' Community Library

Community Engagement

More than a library, an agent of community transformation

Haiti Projects has operated a tiny community library for about 20 years, but recently conceived and built a 10,000 square foot library with ...

By Javon DobbsJuly 29, 20200

Impact Investing

Flexible relief for business owners of color in Grand Rapids

Rende Progress Capital launched the RACE4Progress Fund to provide progressive, low interest and flexible loans to existing businesses owned by ‘excluded entrepreneurs.' This ...

By Javon DobbsJuly 24, 20200

Health

Facing a monumental challenge while improving access to quality child and maternal care in Mirebalais, Haiti

University Hospital of Mirebalais offers the highest quality child and maternal care in central Haiti and is lauded for its world class medical ...

By Javon DobbsJuly 10, 20200

Leadership

Courageous leaders advance racial equity

Transformational leaders bridge divides in communities to create positive change for children and families. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network (WKKF CLN) ...

By Javon DobbsFebruary 5, 20200

The healing power of truth and action

Juneteenth: Reflect, act and celebrate

The state of Black venture capital: A conversation with Cynthia Muller

Connect. Grow. Lead.

Visionary leaders rise to the occasion

Women’s leadership, philanthropy and racial equity now

More than a library, an agent of community transformation

Flexible relief for business owners of color in Grand Rapids

Facing a monumental challenge while improving access to quality child and maternal care in Mirebalais, Haiti

Courageous leaders advance racial equity

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