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Boston Ujima Project is pleased to announce that we successfully reached quorum on the 2023 Cupcake Therapy & The Pearl Votes.
Members overwhelmingly approved $210k and $200k loans to Cupcake Therapy and The Pearl, respectively.
Overall, 59.3% of the electorate participated in this vote— our highest voting rate to date. This shows a pattern of steady growth in participation by our membership and is an affirmation that we can design and fund our own communities.
We are freeing ourselves to do us, uninterrupted. |
Out of 140 voters, 81% of participants voted to approve ("yes!" and "yes, with concerns,") The Pearl's investment, while 79% of participants voted to approve Cupcake Therapy's investment. See the breakdown of votes below. |
When asked why they wanted to invest in the companies, voters had a myriad of reasons to support it; voters said: |
"The owner of Cupcake Therapy has been a diligent and hardworking entrepreneur. I believe in her elbow grease, ethic and product. I am personally aware, as a customer, of her need to expand her operation." — Ayoka, Voter. |
"The Pearl has excellent food, atmosphere, and customer service. Any investment to expand their operations and/or do 'next level' food services is worth investing in."
— Michelle, Voter. |
When asked how they would support these businesses beyond investment, voters committed to:
Spreading the word about Cupcake Therapy (82%) & The Pearl (92%)
Dine with Cupcake Therapy (57%) & The Pearl (67%)
Attending events at Cupcake Therapy (43%) & The Pearl (80%) |
Additionally, we have included new charts and data that provide valuable insights into voters' neighborhoods.
This information helps us understand how votes are distributed across different neighborhoods and the representation of various racial categories among the neighborhoods.
The top four neighborhoods by votes were Dorchester, Roxbury, Jamaica Plain and Outside of Boston Proper. Jamaica Plain voters were 75% BIPOC. Dorchester and Roxbury voters, as well as voters outside of Boston Proper, were 100% BIPOC. Noting that Ujima's membership includes those who have been gentrified out of the city of Boston, we appreciate that this process helps to mitigate against the loss of their decision-making power due to gentrification. Learn more by reviewing the breakdown with the links below. |
Read more in the ballot results breakdown. |
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Earlier this year, Cupcake Therapy and The Pearl were invited to join the Ujima Good Business Alliance, which consists of an interview process that verifies that local organizations are operationalizing social justice through our minimum 36 Good Business Standards.
In addition to the funding provided by the Ujima Fund, these businesses will also enjoy technical assistance, business development, and marketing support as part of their acceptance into Ujima’s Good Business Alliance.
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