About Us · Who We Are
We’re fearless. We take on the problems that are often called too big, too hard or too intractable.
We envision a future where our social infrastructure, policies and values foster equity, inclusion and justice, empowering individuals and communities to thrive.
We champion, design and incubate bold, community-driven solutions that dismantle barriers and close equity gaps — so everyone has the resources and power to thrive.
The People Behind the Work
Board Chair and Executive Director
Minh Ngo is a nationally recognized philanthropic leader, human rights advocate and expert in systems change, racial equity and economic justice. She has experience working with nonprofit and non-governmental organizations, social movements, government agencies and private sector partners to create sustainable solutions for vulnerable populations locally and globally.
LinkedInSince 2006
2006
We began in a Menlo Park garage with one clear goal: meet children’s basic needs with dignity. We gave kids new clothing and shoes for school, and an entire community came together to make it happen.
2020
When the pandemic hit, we moved fast. We got cash directly to families, gave emergency funding to families affected by local fires and provided 2,000 pairs of Crocs and other PPE to frontline health workers and nonprofit agencies. Direct cash transfers have been central to our work ever since.
2021
We launched guaranteed income pilots with our partners, including Project Empower with Tahirih Justice Center for immigrant survivors of violence and a youth cash transfer pilot for high school students.
2022
Within a three-month window, we mobilized thousands of community volunteers and partners to help send hundreds of thousands of winter boots and aid to displaced families and refugees impacted by the war in Ukraine.
2025
We rebranded as mBOLDen Change to reflect how we’ve evolved to meet the urgency and complexity of today — and how we’ll keep adapting to the challenges ahead.
Today
Our work now reaches deeper and far beyond where we started. Partners use our tools in classrooms and trainings, our advocacy takes on policies that affect families everywhere and our initiatives close the gaps where systems leave families behind.
Contact
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