What's Happening?
The Elevate Prize Foundation has announced its 2026 winners, awarding $300,000 each to ten nonprofit leaders, including Monica Ramirez of Justice for Migrant Women and Mara Fleishman of the Chef Ann Foundation. The prize aims to support these organizations
in their advocacy work and enhance their public visibility. The foundation emphasizes the importance of storytelling in raising awareness and garnering support for social causes. The winners will also receive training to help them grow their organizations and increase their impact. The initiative includes a campaign called 'Good Is Trending,' which will feature the winners on NASDAQ's Times Square billboards to further amplify their work.
Why It's Important?
The Elevate Prize provides crucial financial and strategic support to nonprofit leaders working on pressing social issues. By enhancing the visibility of these organizations, the prize helps them attract more resources and public attention, which is vital for their sustainability and growth. The focus on storytelling as a tool for advocacy highlights the power of personal narratives in engaging the public and influencing policy. This approach can lead to increased support from legislators and the community, potentially driving systemic change in areas such as migrant rights and school nutrition.
