Grassroots Leadership

Grassroots Leadership is a non-profit organization based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The organization employs 18 people and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. Grassroots Leadership supports Southern community, labor, faith, and campus organizations. They provide resources and training to help these groups critically analyze social and economic issues, develop strategic plans, and take direct action to address injustice and inequality. Their primary focus is on ending abuses within the justice system by advocating for the abolition of for-profit private prisons. Grassroots Leadership distinguishes itself through its multi-racial team of organizers who are dedicated to empowering communities to fight for social and economic justice. They believe in a grassroots approach, working directly with organizations at the local level to create lasting change. For more information, please visit Grassroots Leadership's website at grassrootsleadership.org.