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Eddie Zhang tells oversight board trust‑based philanthropy and cultural 'chi' aid reentry; cites $10M fund and $6.9M distributed
Summary
At a San Francisco Sheriff's Department Oversight Board meeting, Eddie Zhang, founder of the New Birth Foundation, described culturally grounded 'chi' approaches to healing and reentry, outlined the $10 million 'We Got Us' fund and said $6.9 million has been distributed to 28 organizations so far.
Eddie Zhang, founder of the New Birth Foundation, told the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board that culturally grounded healing and “trust‑based philanthropy” are central to helping people return from incarceration and to reducing recidivism. Zhang spoke during the board’s regular meeting and led the room in a short breathing exercise before his presentation.
Zhang said his organization launched the We Got Us Fund in 2021 “which is a $10,000,000 distribution fund” and that the foundation has distributed $6,900,000 of that total to 28 organizations across the country. He described trust‑based philanthropy as giving general operating support and taking responsibility for reporting requirements so grassroots groups can focus on service…
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