Greetings readers, and happy new year to you.

I’m pleased to present a thoughtful piece by a new writer, Jacob Garcia, profiling a small, struggling Boston nonprofit called Heal the Hood—just one of thousands of scrappy and inspired efforts across the country that make up as much as three-quarters of our sector. Next, a reflection on what post-election narratives reveal about the United States and how to counteract them. Then, a piece by our own Steve Dubb on Project 2025—a title that feels a little more daunting now—and its potential implications for economic and racial justice. Finally, we invite you to attend our upcoming Premium webinar, “AI for An Equitable World: How Your Organization Can Approach AI Responsibly.”

As always, the Leadership desk loves to hear from you, and the door is always open to pitches. Email me at [email protected]. 

And wait—I almost forgot! The Leadership newsletter’s “Stat of the Week”: