Strengthening organizations working with deaf communities.
What do we do?
Grants
We are a grant provider and partner, working collaboratively with organizations and communities on projects designed to achieve deeper mission impact over the long term.
Capacity Building Network
We supply networking opportunities for Deaf leaders and organizations to achieve greater impact as a field or movement.
Community Mobilization
What issues do we focus on?
We envision a future in which deaf communities have access to a wide array of services provided by thriving, well-resourced organizations.
Our priorities are shaped by those most affected by the issues impacting their deaf communities. We value the feedback and experiences of our partners. Please share your thoughts with us anytime!
What are we up to?
The Foundation is committed to providing capacity building support to organizations serving deaf communities. We disbursed COVID-19 Emergency Response funds in April 2021, and we will announce our next funding opportunity this Fall!
Our Partners
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Deaf Refugee Advocacy
DeafCAN!
DeafHope
Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children
Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults
Health Signs Center
Helping Educate to Advance the Rights of Deaf Communities
Partners in Deaf Health
CaringWorks
The Learning Center for the Deaf
Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
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How can you help?
By making a contribution to CSD Unites Community Foundation, you’re joining us in strengthening organizations working with deaf communities. Your support matters!
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Keep up with the latest news from CSD Unites Community Foundation
Spotlight on 2021 COVID-19 Emergency Response Microgrant Awardees: Deaf Refugee Advocacy
Deaf Refugee Advocacy was awarded a microgrant to fund their work helping D/HH New American families establish internet access, and subsidizing that access for up to a year if a family cannot afford it.
Spotlight on 2021 COVID-19 Emergency Response Microgrant Awardees: DeafCAN! Christ King Church
DeafCAN! was awarded a microgrant for a project that will focus on connecting D/HH Bhutanese refugees with primary healthcare providers.
Spotlight on 2021 COVID-19 Emergency Response Microgrant Awardees: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services were awarded a microgrant for a project that will focus on making vaccine-related information accessible and equitable for DDBHH individuals.
Spotlight on 2021 COVID-19 Emergency Response Microgrant Awardees: Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children
Northwest School for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children was awarded a microgrant for a project that will focus on enhancing literacy skill development for Spanish-speaking students and their families.
Spotlight on 2021 COVID-19 Emergency Response Microgrant Awardees: DeafHope
As part of the CSD Unites Community Foundation’s latest cohort of COVID-19 Emergency Response micrograntees, DeafHope was awarded $10,000 for their project titled, “Ensuring Survivors’ Safety Through Economic Security (ESSTES),” which will provide financial support to Deaf survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence.
Announcing COVID-19 Resiliency Fund Micrograntees
The CSD Unites Community Foundation is pleased to announce its latest cohort of COVID-19 Resiliency Efforts microgrant awardees. These six Deaf-led organizations have long histories of supporting their communities, and have been working particularly hard to provide additional, crucial supports in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Equity-Driven Deaf-led Grant Provider for Deaf-led Organizations, Unites Community Foundation, Celebrates Launch on January 26th
The Unites Community Foundation, led by Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD), is thrilled to announce its launch on January 26, 2021. The Foundation is a grant provider and partner that works collaboratively with deaf-led organizations and communities to achieve long-term, widespread impact.
South Dakota-founded deaf advocacy organization launches grant program
Communication Service for the Deaf, a deaf advocacy organization founded in South Dakota, is launching a grant foundation to reach underserved areas in the state and nationwide.
Apply for the COVID-19 Resiliency Fund
Organizations supporting COVID-19 recovery efforts are encouraged to apply for an Emergency Response Grant from the Unites Community Foundation
Introducing the CSD Unites Community Foundation
CSD Unites Community Foundation dreams of working collaboratively with deaf-led organizations and communities to achieve long-term and widespread impact.
Impending Behavioral Health Crisis in the Deaf Community
CaringWorks’ Deaf and Hard of Hearing Residential Treatment program hosted a conversation between industry experts about the impending behavioral health crisis in the Deaf community.
Partners in Deaf Health Weekly Videos
Through a micro-grant from CSD Unites, Partners in Deaf Health have created a series of educational videos in ASL about COVID-19.
CaringWorks: Supporting the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Homeless Community
Over half of a million people in America are homeless. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, more individuals are at risk of homelessness than ever before. Single individuals, males, and unsheltered persons are among the most impacted by this crisis. Adults with disabilities are four times more likely to be homeless in shelters than adults without disabilities. Although there are thousands of community housing and homeless shelters across America, yet only three specialize in serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. CaringWorks, Inc., a health and human agency based in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of them.
CSD Awards Micro-Grants to Nonprofits Supporting the Deaf Community
Funds from these CSD Unites micro-grants will support non-profit organizations struggling with resources, managing funds, or adapting services as a result of Covid-19. This may include organizations that supply basic needs, including, but not limited to, food, relief from rent and other household expenses, and access to healthcare.
Unites Community Foundation COVID-19 Micro-Grant Recipients
The Unites Foundation is proud to support non-profit organizations that have been impacted by COVID-19. This includes organizations that are currently struggling with resources, funding shortages, or adapting their services in response to the pandemic. This week, CSD announced the six organizations within the deaf community that will receive these micro-grants to support their efforts.
Join us in strengthening organizations within our deaf communities!
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