“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” -African proverb

This is at the heart of donor collaboratives, which are among the fastest-growing and highest-impact drivers of philanthropy.

We are grateful to the Gates Foundation and The Bridgespan Group for including the Jeremy Lin Foundation x TAAF's Stronger Together Collaborative in its Philanthropic Collaboratives database. We celebrate our grantee and funding partners, and the multiplier and amplifier effects of listening, learning, and funding together.

The Stronger Together Collaborative mission is to support low income pan-AAPI youth programs in their intra-AAPI and cross-racial solidarity efforts. The Collaborative committed an initial funding of $1.5+ million over 3 years (2024-24) to nine organizations in NYC. Learn more about our impact from 2022-2023.

The Stronger Together Collaborative (@jlinfoundation x @taaforg) supports 9 community-rooted underserved AAPI youth organizations that are bridge building and coalition building with other communities of color in solidarity. These organizations give us a glimpse of what underserved AAPI youth in New York City struggle with daily, and the future that they are fighting for.

Nonprofits need the safe space to rest, connect, and build bridges for future collaboration, and we need each other to not feel alone. So by request of our grantee partners, we created a space to share our struggles and affirm each other in our identities. Facilitated by Building Movement Project, we hosted the "Building Solidarity Together" gathering for our Stronger Together Collaborative youth and staff.

Our very own Executive Director STEPHANIE HSU spoke at the White House Forum on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (@whitehouseaanhpi) on “Expanding Philanthropic Capital to AANHPI Communities.”

The Jeremy Lin Foundation, in collaboration with The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) , is launching the Stronger Together Collaborative.

With a seed grant from TAAF and other partners, an initial commitment of $1,500,000 in grants will be awarded over three years to nine community-rooted AAPI youth organizations that are bridge building and coalition building with other communities of color in solidarity.

Article by Stephanie Hsu published by the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP). Only 0.2 percent of foundation funding flows to Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) causes, and yet AAPIs comprise 7 percent of the nation, with poverty levels ranging from 10-30 percent.

Why are AAPI needs overlooked?

The Ringer — A decade after Jeremy Lin’s NBA breakout, Lin and some of the people who observed his sudden ascent reflect on the excitement and lasting cultural significance of his heroics for the Knicks in February 2012.

For each three pointer Jeremy makes this season, he will contribute $500 to the Asian American Student Advocacy Project (@cacfasap), which is a youth leadership program of CACF @cacfnyc for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth from across New York City.

Jeremy had the opportunity to visit the Dandelion School last week. It's the first and only nonprofit middle school serving migrant children in Beijing; these are children of migrants workers.

What is it like for a child to navigate anxiety and encounter racism in sports? How can we create a more welcoming environment for more kids to talk openly about mental health, so they enjoy all of the benefits that come with playing sports and being physically active? Foundation Founder, Jeremy Lin, will share his experiences at the @AspenInstSports #ProjectPlay Summit

We are so proud to see our founder Jeremy Lin announced as the newest UNICEF Ambassador! Working with @unicefusa in their mission to protect the well-being of children everywhere.

The Center for Effective Philanthropy's Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette talk with Jeremy and Patricia about stewarding Jeremy’s platform for good, sustaining support for the AAPI community, and carving out one’s authentic path as a donor.

Jeremy and his Foundation were honored this month by Asian Health Services (AHS). We are grateful for AHS' work on the frontlines and ensuring healthcare access in the community. Check out AHS' honoree video here, and the spotlight on our grantee, Stop AAPI Hate Youth Campaign.

The Jeremy Lin Foundation has been a long time supporter of BCNC and its broad range of innovative programs and services centered around and empowering low income children, youth, and their families. Thank you BCNC for all you do!

Jeremy visited EBAYC’s Camp Thrive - an in-person summer learning program for 200 students in Oakland.

Camp Thrive’s the first time many of the youth have physically met in almost 2 years, since COVID.

Jeremy spoke with Dr. Frances in Fiji about the ongoing injustices related to COVID-19, discrimination, and the vaccine roll-out. Frances is a Health & Nutrition Specialist with UNICEF in Fiji.

In honor of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we have joined forces with the NBA G League and former NBA superstar Jeremy Lin to shed light on the immense challenges the Asian and Pacific Islander community is facing.

Designed by Bobby Hundreds, our The Hundreds X Jeremy Lin by G League capsule champions unity and the beautiful things that happen when we all come together.

Next week marks the one-year anniversary of his death in Minneapolis.

A prayer vigil was held on the Peninsula for Floyd and other victims of violence. A former NBA star showed up to offer his thoughts and prayers.

Faith leaders spoke and prayed outside Palo Alto City Hall, in Memory of George Floyd.

Jeremy Lin talks about tools he learned to manage his anxiety, his message to the next generation of Asian-American players, and what basketball taught him about unity and cross-racial solidarity.