Philip R. S. Johnson, Senior Program Director of Environment & Health, Heinz Endowments Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, The Heinz Endowments seeks to help the region thrive as a whole and just community. They concentrate on advancing a sustainable future for the community and planet, successful learning outcomes for young people and their families, and building…
Wednesday, September 15 * 1:30-2:00 pm eastern Kids funders are experts in education, brain development, healthcare, trauma, mental health, and more. The environment hasn’t typically been considered a kids issue. And yet education, brain development, healthcare, trauma, and mental health are all impacted by our changing climate. It’s time for kids funders to grapple with…
With contributions from Kate Sinding Daly, Trevor Thompson, & Celia Bottger NorthLight Foundation envisions a world where the Earth’s environment is healthy, protected, and sustained for future generations. In practice, this looks like developing new leaders, encouraging collaborations across movements, facilitating a just transition away from resource extractive economies, and communicating the need for urgent…
Jill Fuglister, Healthy Environment Portfolio Director, Meyer Memorial Trust Grounded in a vision of a flourishing and equitable Oregon, Meyer Memorial Trust is committed to investing in change at the systemic level to address inequities and disparities. Their Healthy Environment program seeks to nurture a resilient natural environment while supporting the well-being of Oregon’s diverse…
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) Wednesday, July 28 * 1:30-2:30 pm EST Across the world, climate change is displacing millions of people from their homes, forcing many from the Global South to seek refuge in the United States and other countries. Meanwhile, in the United States, hurricanes, heat waves, fires, and other climate…