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We offer practical programs, step-by-step guides, and hands-on support to help communities,
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Here’s what community members, local leaders, and organizations say about working with us.
“This course was the catalyst for connecting with my neighbors and building a local climate action project that people were excited about. It helped me start real, hopeful conversations about climate resilience in our community.”
“Without the course, I wouldn’t have started the conversations to look at climate resilience in our community.
I am SO grateful to have started these conversations: wonderful, hopeful conversations with neighbors, community members, and potential partners over the last two weeks. I made several awesome new connections because this course made me start these conversations in an organized way, and I feel more connected to the people on Peters Mountain who have shared concerns and hope for how to adapt to our changing climate.
I spoke with Kathy Emery from WV’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), who is currently helping solidify a list of potential funding sources on a federal and state level based on her experiences with similar projects. I am meeting with her again later this week to go over project specifics.
I also spoke with local farmer Rhonda Dortch, who has received grant funding for her livestock watering project at her own farm and has offered assistance and editing help as I reach out to funders and partners.
From encouragement during the course to approach a donor, I made an appointment to speak with Richard Miller, WV Emergency Management Program area emergency management director, and now have my course-generated donor materials ready to share my project details with him.
Thank you, Tim!”
Astrid Grigsby
“After completing the program, I was awarded a $40,000 grant for my Climate Action Plan. The workshop helped me develop a strong adaptation project that I was able to submit to a donor for funding.”
“I submitted to the donor–GEF. After a few consultation meetings with GEF, they informed me that they were willing to fund the project by granting me the $40,000 I requested!
I enjoyed everything about the course. It really was interesting especially talking to communities about changes in the environment that were linked to climate change and having to research on solutions that could be used for the communities.”
Loraine Sivo
Nonprofit Conservation Project Manager
“The practical ideas and real-world examples shared in this program were often exactly what our community needed. The guidance and feedback were directly applicable to our projects.”
“I just want to take this opportunity to complement you on your knowledge and vast experience that you continue to share with us on each assignment.
Many times your examples are the solution of choice for our community. I have been provided with constant support, practical solutions suitable for my project, feedback specific to our project submissions and unwavering encouragement.”
Gillian Primus
“Thank you for creating such a thoughtful program and for all of the resources and encouragement along the way. I truly appreciated the guidance and support throughout.”
“Thank you for all your effort in putting together a great program and all of the program resources. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you again.
Thank you for everything – for making this possible, for your guidance, and for your continuous optimism and encouragement.”
Wye Yee Yong
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