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ReWork the Bay is hosted by the San Francisco Foundation, and supported by three dedicated staff.
ReWork the Bay's Journey to Reimagining an Equitable Economy
ReWork the Bay is a powerful initiative committed to transforming the Bay Area’s workforce ecosystem by empowering workers, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and driving systemic change. The short film explores how this effort brings together leaders from diverse sectors who share a vision of an equitable future, working collaboratively to address the complex challenges faced by the region’s workers.
Key Themes from the Short Film:
Empowering Workers & Sharing Power
ReWork the Bay emphasizes the shift from traditional philanthropy to a model that shares power with workers. By prioritizing worker agency, this initiative ensures that the individuals most affected by workforce inequities play a pivotal role in shaping their economic futures.
Collaboration Across Sectors to Drive Systemic Change
The short film highlights the power that is birthed when leaders from various sectors come together, bringing their on-the-ground expertise and lived experiences. These proximate leaders, with direct knowledge of the systems in need of transformation, work together to develop, test, and scale multi-sector solutions. This collaborative approach helps create lasting change, benefiting workers across the Bay Area.
Philanthropic Activation for Sustainable Impact
Central to ReWork the Bay’s strategy is its philanthropic activation framework, which equips the philanthropic sector to invest in innovative ideas. By leveraging community-philanthropy partnerships, the initiative creates sustainable solutions that benefit not just the workforce, but entire communities. This approach emphasizes the importance of decolonizing philanthropy, allowing community organizations to lead and drive meaningful impact.
A Holistic Approach to Workforce Development
ReWork the Bay views economic mobility through a holistic lens, addressing the broader needs of workers, including access to housing, transportation, childcare, and mental health support. By focusing on these essential factors, the initiative works toward creating an economy where all workers, particularly those in low-wage positions, can thrive.
Building an Inclusive Economy for the Future
The short film showcases ReWork the Bay’s vision of an inclusive economy, where workers have the security, resources, and opportunities needed to succeed. The initiative continues to push for innovations that elevate low-wage workers and create economic mobility, ensuring that the Bay Area becomes a region where all workers can achieve lasting success.
About the Producer: Niema Jordan
Niema Jordan is an award-winning director, writer, and producer known for her focus on social justice, health equity, and uplifting underrepresented communities. With a passion for storytelling that empowers, Niema brings her lived experience and journalistic background to the forefront, making the ReWork the Bay short film a powerful testament to the resilience and potential of workers in the Bay Area. Her work continually pushes the boundaries of narrative filmmaking by addressing critical societal issues and giving voice to marginalized communities.
Credits
Producer: Niema Jordan
Director of Photography & Editor: Jay Gash
Production Assistant: Brendan Yungert
Presented by: ReWork the Bay
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