Groundswell Fund

A community trust formed in 2011, Groundswell Community Justice Trust Fund began as a way to talk about funding social movements, while building a capital base to benefit social justice organizing over the long term. We came together to talk about money and personal wealth, and to encourage people with extra money who believe in grassroots social change to get serious about funding movements in Ontario and beyond. Our hope is to create a practice of consistently and dependably funding social movements by getting people to look at their finances and contribute what they can on a monthly or yearly basis. Our ultimate goal is not to generate more money for Groundswell, but to get more cash flowing for transformative social change. At a time when capitalism is in crisis, and inequality and exploitation flourish, we are trying to take a practical approach to building a better future. Groundswell is trying to breathe some life into a conversation about money, and help grow left social movements that are independent and resourceful.