Winrock International’s Post

Stray thoughts that flowed through my ears and then whirled in my head as we discussed weaving more #networks of networks committed to supporting a just, sustainable, democratically/locally-owned and operated regional food system grounded in #trust: 🔆 organizing around #food really does create capacity for other conversations to happen (literally as in breaking bread together but also food truly does connect to everything else!);  🔆 there is a massive gap around information #flows in/and around networks in our region (meaning we need more crucial information moving in care-fully curated ways, and we need more people understanding networks and their roles in them!); 🔆 we have look to create more space, and more diverse space, in "the middle" (for example, between state government and local communities); that will be how #change happens ... 🔆 for example, we might use the existing model in Vermont of stipending temporary work to move massive resources through state systems (connects to the idea of rotational #sharedleadership) ... 🔆 we need to help build up "community soil" so we can get more resources to the roots in a way that does not deluge them; 🔆 to this end, ⬆ we might build on existing #communityorganizing infrastructure to disburse information and funding ... 🔆 ... and The New England Grassroots Fund is a model in our region for “regranting” and peer review processes that others could adopt in local #communities; 🔆 AND we have to help "backbone organizations" of different kinds understand how to build #trust/#relationship and then what to do with them (or THAT you can do things with them! - this would truly be a “game changer"

To celebrate Indigenous People's Day and its true significance being held on Columbus day... is that Columbus landed on the Island of Puerto Rico, and the Spanish raided and pillaged from that Island on. The Indigenous people of Puerto Rico where the Taino's. There is a Taino Heritage Site in Utando, Puerto Rico. The Nonprofit I founded Succor Solutions, is working on several Puerto Rico Census Bureau's Opportunity Sprints: 1) Tracking Federal Funding Impact in Puerto Rico 2) Financing For Innovation and Technology Transfer in Puerto Rico 3) Reducing the Financial Literacy Gap in Puerto Rico 4) Improving Access to Capital in Indigenous Communities through Data! Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! ;-)

Do you live or work in the Macleay Valley or know someone who does? The next phase of the #readymacleay project needs your input. Please share your thoughts on the key themes including: Youth Pathways, Housing, CBD Activation, creative industries and agricultural communities. The next step is ACTION. https://lnkd.in/gzB7tv5k #placebased #kempsey #macleay #CommunityAction

Barred Business, co-founded by Bridgette Simpson, empowers justice-impacted and marginalized communities. Their innovative programs advance transformative change. Barred Business’ approach to building coalitions for real change aligns with a vision of nurturing and supporting. As you consider your year-end giving, think about the meaningful impact of supporting Barred Business, an organization dedicated to making a tangible difference. https://givelocal.us/ #GiveLocal

"Beginning in 2023, NDN Collective will begin dispersing a $50 million Community Trust Fund from the Bush Foundation". The NDN Collective, will disperse $50 Million on behalf of the Bush Foundation to #indigenous communities throughout #minnesota, #northdakota, and #southdakota. The same Bush Foundation was founded by Archibald Bush who made his fortune from 3M a company that helped to create #foreverchemicals and the #pfas industry while he, Archibald Bush, was an executive, which impacts us all including disproportionately #indiancountry. Maybe its just a #coincidence that the Bush Foundation decided to "give" some in #indiancountry $50 Million the same year that 3M has started to settle #foreverchemicals and #pfas lawsuits to the tune of billions of dollars. Maybe not. NDN Collective also according to their Impact Report receives $$ from the McKnight Foundation, founded by William McKnight, who also made his fortune from 3M. #pfas #foreverchemicals #3m #indiancountry #minnesota #northdakota #southdakota #tribe #tribes #tribal #indigenous #indigenouscommunities #tribalcommunities #indiancommunities #greenwashing #coincidence #bushfoundation #mcknightfoundation #ndn #ndncollective #ngo #ngos #litigation #pollution #chemicals #liability #philanthropy #philanthropies #nativephilanthropy #nativegiving #giving #tribalphilanthropy #gives https://lnkd.in/gMu3XbAG

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1MillionTrees project campaign Day 8/30 Planting Trees, Growing Communities! Trees are more than just nature’s beauty—they're community builders! Here’s how: Cleaner Air: Trees improve air quality, making our neighborhoods healthier. Stronger Bonds: Community tree planting events bring people together, fostering unity and teamwork. Economic Growth: Trees boost property values and create beautiful, inviting spaces for local businesses. Safer Spaces: Greener areas reduce stress and promote well-being, making our communities safer and happier. Youth Engagement: Tree planting teaches young people about the environment, responsibility, and teamwork. Join over 1 million Young people as we plant trees in the 1MillionTrees Project of Young African Leaders Initiative Network and watch our community thrive! Together, we can create a greener, healthier, and more connected neighborhood. #30daystreeplantingcampaign #1milliontreesproject #Yalinetworknigeria #GenerationRestoration #WorldEnvironmentDay2024 #YouthClimateAction

1MillionTrees project campaign Day 8/30 Planting Trees, Growing Communities! Trees are more than just nature’s beauty—they're community builders! Here’s how: Cleaner Air: Trees improve air quality, making our neighborhoods healthier. Stronger Bonds: Community tree planting events bring people together, fostering unity and teamwork. Economic Growth: Trees boost property values and create beautiful, inviting spaces for local businesses. Safer Spaces: Greener areas reduce stress and promote well-being, making our communities safer and happier. Youth Engagement: Tree planting teaches young people about the environment, responsibility, and teamwork. Join over 1 million Young people as we plant trees in the 1MillionTrees Project of Young African Leaders Initiative Network and watch our community thrive! Together, we can create a greener, healthier, and more connected neighborhood. #30daystreeplantingcampaign #1milliontreesproject #Yalinetworknigeria #GenerationRestoration #WorldEnvironmentDay2024 #YouthClimateAction

1MillionTrees project campaign Day 8/30 Planting Trees, Growing Communities! Trees are more than just nature’s beauty—they're community builders! Here’s how: Cleaner Air: Trees improve air quality, making our neighborhoods healthier. Stronger Bonds: Community tree planting events bring people together, fostering unity and teamwork. Economic Growth: Trees boost property values and create beautiful, inviting spaces for local businesses. Safer Spaces: Greener areas reduce stress and promote well-being, making our communities safer and happier. Youth Engagement: Tree planting teaches young people about the environment, responsibility, and teamwork. Join over 1 million Young people as we plant trees in the 1MillionTrees Project of Young African Leaders Initiative Network and watch our community thrive! Together, we can create a greener, healthier, and more connected neighborhood. #30daystreeplantingcampaign #1milliontreesproject #Yalinetworknigeria #GenerationRestoration #WorldEnvironmentDay2024 #YouthClimateAction

Sustainable Actions for Vulnerable Environments This year 20th, February, 2024, SAVE joins the global Community in celebrating and supporting an action of Social Justice. Theme: "Bridging Gaps, Building Alliances".#WorldYouthforClimateJustice