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2024, A Year of Impact

Our year of programming in review, from our Green Jobs Curriculum to our 2024 Climate Justice Conference, community tree plantings and more. With the start of a new year, we wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to you for your incredible support throughout 2024. Your generosity has not only made a […]

Climate Justice, 2024: Harnessing Technology for Climate Justice: APathway to Equity and Sustainability

Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, exacerbating existing inequalities and disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities around the world. In thefight for climate justice, technology emerges as a powerful tool to address environmental disparities and promote equity while advancing sustainability goals. Empowering Communities: Technology has the potential to empower communities to […]

We LOVE Our Volunteers!

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month. During the month of April (and all year round) we celebrate and honor the invaluable contributions of volunteers to our communities. A volunteer is defined as a person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake a service (Merriam-Webster Dictionary).  At California Greenworks, our volunteers are the foundation that […]

Meet Jessy Shelton, California Greenworks Project Lead

Jessy has served 10 years, both professionally and voluntarily, working with nonprofits. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Science and Resource Management with an emphasis in Marine Sciences. In her freetime, she is a SCUBA instructor and enjoys freediving, snorkeling, surfing, skateboarding, rock climbing, camping and running around with her dog. Here’s more from Jessy […]

Meet Michael Berns, California Greenworks Program and Project Director

Michael has served 14 years in the nonprofit industry. He holds a PhD in Anthropology and is passionate about the environment and mental health. In his free time, he enjoys reading, traveling, surfing and making mosaics out of recycled material (michaelbernsart.com). Here’s more from Michael about why he’s a part of California Greenworks: I grew […]