“It’s not enough for communities to be merely represented in our economy and democracy — they must be powerful enough to shape them. Marguerite Casey Foundation helps community leaders gain the freedom they need to lead, so their communities can gain the power they need to change how society works.” – Marguerite Casey Foundation
Smart Cities Research Lab serves on the Advisory Council for the Public Dollars for Public Good initiative. The project works with local organizing campaigns across the country to ensure public dollars are used in ways to materially improve—instead of harm—the lives of working people. PDPG provides financial support in the form of grants to community organizations that are doing the work to ensure our tax dollars are being spent on and in our communities.