The Tow Foundation is dedicated to creating a society where everyone has a voice in their community and the opportunity to lead a high-quality life. They believe that art, education, civic engagement, equity and justice, and medicine and public health play crucial roles in achieving this vision. In the realm of arts and culture, The Tow Foundation recognizes the power of creative expression and storytelling in strengthening society and fostering compassion and connection.

They also acknowledge the transformative potential of higher education, as evidenced by their founder Leonard Tow's personal experience with mentorship and educational opportunities. The foundation emphasizes the importance of civic engagement, striving to empower individuals through access to information and promoting work that informs and enables people to enact positive change. They also seek to address the underlying inequities in our systems and build new ones grounded in equity and justice.

Lastly, The Tow Foundation recognizes the integral role of the health and well-being of individuals and communities in society. Through a holistic, community-driven approach to medicine and public health, they aim to create a healthier and safer future for all. In line with their commitment to positive outcomes, The Tow Foundation has recently launched a $1.

5 million fund targeting mental health, early intervention efforts in schools, and public health approaches to reducing gun violence. They also support initiatives like Inside Story, an eight-episode video series by The Marshall Project and VICE News that sheds light on the realities of the US criminal legal system. Overall, The Tow Foundation is driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of community engagement, creative expression, education, equity and justice, and health.

Their work aims to empower individuals and create a society where everyone can thrive