Community Safety and Justice

lay the fundamental groundwork towards an inclusive democracy where everyone belongs and has access to protection, due process and free from discriminatory practices rooted in racism, xenophobia and nativism. We recognize that the acts of criminalization and incarceration do not cultivate safety and justice, and believe that each individual community knows best what resources and strategies they need to thrive.

By ensuring that historically marginalized communities are resourced and protected, we expand the vision and inclusion of a multiracial democracy to create a deeper sense of belonging and opportunity and not othering.

To date, Borealis has invested over $57 million in frontline organizers who are safeguarding democratic principles from the threat of rising authoritarianism. The communities we support are defending freedom of speech, upholding due process, resisting surveillance tactics that infringe on privacy, supporting grieving families impacted by state violence, and advancing community programs and services as alternatives to incarceration and policing.