Small businesses make up the vast majority of businesses in the U.S, heavily contributing to local communities, economies, and innovation. While the sector continues to grow, due to systemic barriers, entrepreneurs of color are less likely to receive access to capital and business mentorship than other entrepreneurs.
In November 2022, Nextdoor launched the Nextdoor Kind Foundation - a grassroots charitable organisation that doesn’t rely on top-down solutions, but rather seeks to empower individuals, small businesses, and community organisations on the frontlines to solve issues in their own neighbourhoods and to help us rely on each other.
The Nextdoor Kind Foundation believes when many are struggling with daily expenses, that we all have a responsibility as good neighbours to raise our hands to help. Our focus is on microgrants to individuals, nonprofits, and small businesses to support neighbourhoods at the hyper-local level. We believe small gifts can inspire and empower new leaders across the country, and the world, to deepen our connections to each other and inspire kinder communities.