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The Descendants Truth & Reconciliation Foundation exists to repair — through action — what slavery tried to destroy. Our programs are shaped by the needs of Descendants and their communities. They are grounded in truth, healing, and transformation with a goal of moral repair — and they are based on the broken promises Jesuits made in 1838.

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Descendant Scholarships

Need-based scholarships for Descendants and their families, building opportunity across generations

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Aging with Dignity

Support for elderly and infirm Descendants, helping them age safely and with respect

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Healing Circles

Community Healing

Grants for gatherings, truth-telling initiatives, and repair that brings communities together across history and race

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