About Champions for Change and the Application Process
Thank you for interest in Champions for Change! Submit your application before Friday, December 19th at 9:00am. You can view a PDF version of the full application here.
Champions for Change (CFC) is a six-month leadership accelerator and community learning space for people committed to racial justice, whether you’ve been doing the work for years or are still finding your path. Whether you’re a helper, organizer, caregiver, nonprofit worker, or someone simply feeling the weight of this moment, CFC offers space to slow down, reconnect to your purpose, build real relationships, and practice new ways of leading across lines of identity.
Through storytelling, skill-building, joyful community, and honest dialogue, participants grow their confidence, deepen their impact, and join a powerful network of people working to disrupt racism and build a future where everyone can thrive.
Further details on Champions for Change, including the schedule, can be found here.
Application Process
Applications will be submitted online via a link shared on this page. After reviewing each submission, our application team (composed of NEW staff, CFC facilitators, and CFC alum) will invite prospective Champions to a 20-minute virtual conversation.
Relationships are at the heart of Champions for Change, and we know that you are more than the words on a page. This conversation is your opportunity to connect with us, share your story, and reflect on what racial co-liberation means to you.
Application Criteria
The most important part of your application is your personal commitment to advancing racial justice in Southeast Michigan. To participate, you must also:
Champions for Change (CFC) is a six-month leadership accelerator and community learning space for people committed to racial justice, whether you’ve been doing the work for years or are still finding your path. Whether you’re a helper, organizer, caregiver, nonprofit worker, or someone simply feeling the weight of this moment, CFC offers space to slow down, reconnect to your purpose, build real relationships, and practice new ways of leading across lines of identity.
Through storytelling, skill-building, joyful community, and honest dialogue, participants grow their confidence, deepen their impact, and join a powerful network of people working to disrupt racism and build a future where everyone can thrive.
Further details on Champions for Change, including the schedule, can be found here.
Application Process
Applications will be submitted online via a link shared on this page. After reviewing each submission, our application team (composed of NEW staff, CFC facilitators, and CFC alum) will invite prospective Champions to a 20-minute virtual conversation.
Relationships are at the heart of Champions for Change, and we know that you are more than the words on a page. This conversation is your opportunity to connect with us, share your story, and reflect on what racial co-liberation means to you.
Application Criteria
The most important part of your application is your personal commitment to advancing racial justice in Southeast Michigan. To participate, you must also:
- Live or work in Southeast Michigan (open to all, regardless of citizenship)
- Be available to attend program sessions and complete pre-work
- Demonstrate openness to learning, readiness to engage, and the courage to be vulnerable
- Be prepared to grow both individually and collectively
- Be committed to deepening relationships within our community
Support
Please direct any questions or concerns to Mai Hitotsuyanagi (mhitotsuyanagi@new.org).
Please direct any questions or concerns to Mai Hitotsuyanagi (mhitotsuyanagi@new.org).