The Community Climate Collaborative

💰Curious about how the city budgeting process can impact your everyday life? Join environmental justice advocates across Richmond for a breakdown of Richmond's budget process on Thursday, April 10th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Studio Two Three, and prepare to advocate for what matters most to you this budget season. The workshop will feature a "Budget 101" session with Quinton Robbins from Richmond for All , and a workshop with RVA Rapid Transit on how to give an effective public comment to voice your priorities at City Council meetings. 🍿🧃Light food and drinks will be provided there (vegetarian friendly). RSVP to  join at https://ow.ly/L1Cr50VrSgL This event is hosted by an evolving group of organizations focused on environmental justice. Current partners include Southside ReLeaf, RVA Rapid Transit, Sunrise RVA, Sierra Club Falls of the James

With federal support for climate action waning, C3 is focused on providing local support and taking local action, as we always have. 💥 Join us in taking local impact up a notch! How are you planning to help your community move forward on climate in the four years? Attend our upcoming panel to connect with local advocates working everyday to make a difference and share your input. Speakers include: -> Susan Kruse, Executive Director, C3 ->Sally Hudson, former VA House of Delegates Representative; Executive Director, Ranked Choice Virginia ->Dyanna Jaye, Deputy Director, Clean Virginia Enjoy the creative ambiance of Visible Records, engage in meaningful conversations, and leave inspired to take action. 🧃🍿 Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Sign up to join ($10-$20 donation suggested but not required): https://ow.ly/smNV50VqEy9 🗓️ April 17th ⏰ 6:00pm-8pm 📍Visible Records

Today, we kick off our Spring Campaign, “We All Play a Part” 🌱. We each play a part in the climate movement; when we do, momentum builds and the movement grows. Over the next few months, we’ll share how we at C3 each show up to play our parts. First up, Susan Kruse, our Executive Director! From advocacy to financial support, there is so much work we can do to support our communities. How will you play your part? Consider donating and getting involved with C3 to help create an equitable, sustainable future for communities to thrive. 🎯 Our goal is to raise $40k by the end of the Campaign in June, please help us get there! Contribute today: https://lnkd.in/epZqBe3V

Happening in just a couple of hours! ⚡ Its not to late to register! Stop by to learn more from experts about simple ways you can lower energy costs at your place of worship. Don't miss the chance to participate in C3's raffle for a free energy assessment and $500 in energy upgrades! Sign up before the event begins at 11AM: https://ow.ly/Om1A50VoQIi

🚨No Major Supporters Secured for GRTC 🚨 GRTC has yet to secure any major financial supporters to continue funding zero fare past July 2025. This could be a huge loss for riders who rely on public transit to get to work, school, healthcare, and other essential services—and it’s a setback for transit equity in our region. As part of my work advocating for transit justice, I recently wrapped up my residency at the University of Richmond’s Community Partner-in-Residence program. Through this, I’ve worked with students and faculty to document the ways free public transportation has shaped our city and why it must continue. I invite you to join us at Free to Move: The Role of Zero Fare in Advancing Health & Justice in Richmond, a reception where we’ll share key findings and celebrate the community partners who have been instrumental in this movement. 📅 Date: Thursday, March 27th ⏰ Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM 📍 Location: Queally Center, University of Richmond Register Here: https://lnkd.in/e9crMWxd This is a crucial moment. If you care about equitable transportation, public health, economic mobility, or sustainability, we need you in this fight. Help us spread the word. Reach out to impact officers, elected officials, and community leaders who can help secure the future of zero fare. Let's keep Richmond moving—free and fair. Hope to see you there! #ZeroFare #PublicTransit #TransitEquity #GRTC #RichmondVA #FreeToMove

Many of our favorite local business can encounter challenges with energy efficiency. Most recently, we had the chance to visit and perform an energy audit for SCRAP Creative Reuse: A local gem for the Richmond craft community. 🎨🪡🧶 As we entered the store we were immediately greeted with bright sunshine, which led to our first big discovery. ☀️ Due to heat coming through the window, Scrap RVA has to leave the AC running all year round, even in the winter! We're ecstatic to hear that Scrap RVA is already taking action to install a window film to reduce those challenges. Next up, C3 will help them upgrade their backroom lighting—boosting efficiency and brightness providing better lighting for ScrapRVA's classes. 💡✨ Interested in C3's climate services? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eqtkPf9u #EnergyEfficiency #SupportLocalBusiness #CorporateSustainability

Join us for the next Charge at Home Roundtable session: 'The Why, How, and What of Multifamily Housing Electric Vehicle Charging' presented by Amy Hillman of OpConnect! 🚗🔌 ⏰ Date and Time: March 27th (10 am PT/1 pm ET) Each Charge at Home Roundtable Session covers a new Multifamily Housing EV charging topic, followed by a live technical assistance Q&A. Learn more and register for the upcoming session here 👉 https://lnkd.in/etQjQD7B GRID Alternatives is part of the Charge at Home Initiative, which is led by Forth®. Charge at Home provides free tools, resources and technical support to multifamily housing property owners, developers and managers interested in EV charging at their properties. Project partners: CALSTART, Electrification Coalition, Energetics/CLEAResult, National Multifamily Housing Council, Forth®, Michigan Clean Cities, Virginia Clean Cities, Drive Clean Indiana, Clean Communities of Central New York (Clean Cities), The Community Climate Collaborative, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), GRID Alternatives Alternatives #Homecharging #MultifamilyEVCharging #Sustainability #EV #ElectricVehicles #renewables

📣Richmond Businesses!📣 Applications for The Metropolitan Business League's Small Business Recovery Grant Opened earlier this week! Businesses affected by the January water crisis are encouraged to apply for the grant to receive financial assistance to recover from financial losses caused by service disruptions, including temporary closures, reduced operations, and unexpected expenses. ➡️ Applications close March 28, 2025 ➡️ Fund distribution will begin the week of April 14, 2025 For more information visit https://ow.ly/mHOB50Vmqyx

Welcoming Spring with action alongside a few of our young local leaders in climate! 🌿🌼 Last Tuesday, we kicked off C3's Green Teen Alliance with our first meeting of the year, bringing together passionate teens from Charlottesville & Albemarle to start planning how they'll make an impact in their communities. 🌎💡 Stay tuned and keep up with what the Green Teen Alliance is up to by following their Instagram @c3_gta. If you're a teen interested in participating, be sure to reach out to C3 via this post or emailing info@theclimatecollaborative.org #GreenTeenAlliance #YouthClimateAction #YouthClimateActivism

About last Saturday night... 🥳We had a BLAST attending Studio Two Three's Sad Prom. 💃🕺🏼 The happiest sad prom to date! Though the realities of losing federal support remain ongoing for many of our community partners, the wealth that is community solidarity makes all the difference! With Sad Prom, the Studio was able to raise over $22,000 to support their purchase of a new HVAC system! What a fun, heartwarming example of community coming together to help meet community needs. 💚 Didn't make it to Prom? See how you still offer support to Studio Two Three: https://ow.ly/G2Wk50Vk4NG