About 540WMain, Inc.
540WMain, Inc is a 501(c)(3) virtual non-profit organization and antiracist education brand that promotes justice for all. We encourage individuals to broaden their horizons and learn more about multidisciplinary issues and topics that impact the world
- 540WMain is a virtual organization that offers multi-media content, online classes, and in-person educational events.
- While classes vary in content from arts, culture, and wellness to the environment, each class is rooted in and taught from social justice and antiracism perspectives and framework.
Our statement of purpose helps our audience understand who we are in the community. We are veering away from using the term “mission statement” as we believe that this term stems from an imperialistic frame of mind.
Statement of Purpose
540WMain is an online hub for antiracist education and events that promote justice for all. We aim to create a cultural shift in perspectives and practice by connecting members to lifestyle programming informed by social justice and antiracism strategies.
Vision
To be seen as an accessible and intersectional learning community that encourages everyday learning and understanding of each other as global citizens
Funded, How?
540WMain is funded by memberships, individual and corporate donations, and foundation grants. Registration fees from our virtual classes and in-person events are used to sustain and support our operations and programming.
Phone: 585-420-8439 | Address: 540 West Main Street, Rochester, NY 14608 | info540westmain@gmail.com
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