Direct Action Programs
APF Direct Action encompasses a number of different programs and initiatives.
APF Initiatives
These APF initiatives are programs overseen and guided by the APF Board of Trustees in service of the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values.
Direct Action Visionary Grants
The Direct Action Advisory Committee oversees the APF Direct Action Visionary Grants (DAVGs). Members of the Advisory Committee are responsible for quarterly review of submitted letters of intent (LOIs) and biannual application reviews. In addition, the committee provides feedback on the review process and assists with identifying potential improvements for the program and application process.
Franklyn Springfield Awareness Fund
The Franklyn Springfield Awareness Fund is dedicated to funding efforts to disseminate information to combat stigma and discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ Community. Upon his passing, Dr. Springfield left a generous bequest to APF to fulfill this goal.
Direct Action Programs
Direct Action Programs offer a unique opportunity for organizations and individuals to leverage the power of APF’s team of experts to bring innovative interventions to the communities that need them.
Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI)
The Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI) was created by and for the Jewish community in response to urgent mental health needs. JCMHI offers free clinician-led support groups to Jewish adults, simultaneously conducting research into the mental health impacts of antisemitism and creating resources for the community.
Group Peer Support (GPS)
Group Peer Support (GPS) utilizes an evidence-informed and strength-based support group model which is trauma-informed and replicable with diverse populations. GPS has been successfully utilized and adapted to serve numerous populations, including first generation college students, people living with addiction, activists and organizers, parents of all types including teen mothers, parents with perinatal emotional complications, incarcerated mothers, and non-binary parents. The GPS Direct Action Program supports additional adaptations of the model for communities in dire need of support.