The feature is still in its test phase, but Facebook has developed a new way for people to give to nonprofit organizations. Donate, the newly created feature, will allow people to contribute directly to nonprofits through Facebook. Your organization may already...
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Prop 39 Implementation
by California ReLeaf | Jan 14, 2014 | Advocacy, Grants, Network, Resources, Updates
Let’s Shade Some Schools California voters passed Proposition 39 in 2012 by a 60% margin in order to eliminate a corporate tax loophole and provide $550 million each year over the next five years for energy efficiency projects throughout the state. Flash...
36 Hours in Sacramento
by California ReLeaf | Jan 14, 2014 | Advocacy, Grants, Jobs, Network, Updates
36 Hours in Sacramento by Chuck Mills When a year’s worth of work comes closer to fruition over a such a short period, it’s hard to take time and absorb the good news. This is especially true when it’s better than expected. Nonetheless, that is what we...
Governor’s Budget Directs Millions for Local Projects
by California ReLeaf | Jan 9, 2014 | Advocacy, Grants, Network, Press, Updates
Just over a year ago, California ReLeaf staked 100% of its public policy agenda on the idea that cap and trade auction revenues were the very best opportunity to breathe new life into CAL FIRE’s Urban and Community Forestry Program, which allocated its last remaining...
Welcome to Houston Park
by California ReLeaf | Dec 9, 2013 | Grants, Network, Resources, Updates
The underserved Houston neighborhood in Visalia had no public gathering places or recreational facilities. The new Houston Neighborhood Park, planted by Urban Tree Foundation in partnership with California ReLeaf, represents the hard work of numerous volunteers from...
A New Era for EEMP
by California ReLeaf | Sep 26, 2013 | Advocacy, Grants, Press, Updates
California’s popular Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program (EEMP) was funded at $7 million in the 2013-14 State Budget through legislation signed by Governor Jerry Brown today. This is the only statewide local assistance funding for urban forestry for this...
Change is Coming to Two California Communities
by California ReLeaf | Sep 19, 2013 | Advocacy, Grants, Resources, Updates
Over the past few weeks, I've been lucky enough to work with some very dedicated people in two of California's largest cities - San Diego and Stockton. It's been amazing to see both what needs to be accomplished in these cities and how hard these individuals are...
Prop 84: Calling for Concept Proposals
by California ReLeaf | Sep 11, 2013 | Grants, Updates
The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) is now accepting Concept Proposal applications for Round 2 of the Prop 84 Stormwater Grant Program (SWGP). There will be approximately $38.4 million in funding available to local public agencies for projects...
Neighbors Rally at HBTS Event
by California ReLeaf | Sep 9, 2013 | Grants, Network, Resources, Updates
On August 24, a few volunteers met to plant ten trees in Burke Park in Huntington Beach. It turned out that the park, surrounded by a residential area, was the perfect spot for the Huntington Beach Tree Society to plant trees and educate volunteers about their...
Partnering to Protect the Bay Area’s Water
by California ReLeaf | Sep 5, 2013 | Grants, Jobs, Updates
California ReLeaf recently supported the recruitment and training of two interns for The Watershed Project’s Tree Team Project who will act as Richmond Rain to Roots program ambassadors in Richmond's Iron Triangle and Sante Fe, two low-income, high-crime neighborhoods...