Haymarket People's Fund

Haymarket People's Fund, a New England alternative granting foundation for social change, was founded in July 1974 by George Pillsbury and other young people with inherited wealth. Among HPF's goals has been supporting people trying to take control of their lives through challenging established power, and being responsive to what people, particularly those in "oppressed" groups, identify as pressing issues. HPF's structure has included eight regional boards which make autonomous funding decisions based on the Fund's philosophy. HPF has funded a variety of grassroots organizations such as those interested in the rights of people of color, tenants, workers, prisoners, women, students, people with disabilities, gay men and lesbians, veterans, and welfare recipients, as well as groups working on issues of peace, public education on international issues, and the environment.

From the description of Records, 1974-1989. (University of Massachusetts at Boston). WorldCat record id: 52757331

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