Your gifts allow people with lived experience of poverty to lead the way toward dignity, justice, and lasting change.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values:
Dignity, which places human rights and the intrinsic worth of every person at the center of our mission; a commitment to the most marginalized, knowing that real change requires the voices and leadership of those most excluded; Presence, standing in solidarity and building trust in communities facing persistent poverty; Community, fostering caring connections across all backgrounds so that no one is left behind; Justice, boldly challenging systems that prioritize profit over people and advocating for human well-being; and Creativity, using art, stories, and reflection to forge innovative paths toward mutual transformation.
We embody these values every day. Children and adults in under-resourced neighborhoods connect with ATD Fourth World through community projects, building skills to advocate for themselves and for their communities and facilitate programs to counter poverty.
Allies—people like you—support our work through donations, volunteering, and by sharing the wisdom of those with lived experience of poverty in their own circles. Others make a life-long commitment by joining the Volunteer Corps, working hand-in-hand with the most marginalized among us.
Together, we make change possible with programs like Tapori, a global network empowering children to be agents of positive change and friendship in their communities. But none of this is possible without the generosity of allies like you.
Will you help us continue this vital work? Your gift today—no matter the size—makes a tangible difference. Join us in building a world where dignity, justice, and community are within everyone’s reach. Please make your personally meaningful donation today.
ATD Fourth World is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax-deductible. EIN 23-7135119.