Vision

Rose envisions a world where environmental stewardship, community justice, and consumer rights are interconnected pillars of a thriving, equitable society. We amplify the voices of historically marginalized low-income communities of color, who stand at the forefront of the environmental and climate crises, particularly emerging grassroots groups in California, the Pacific Northwest, and Bay Area BIPOC youth. These communities, disproportionately affected by environmental and social injustices, possess invaluable knowledge to address interconnected challenges and craft impactful solutions. We provide the resources and capacity-building support needed to unlock their potential and scale their impact. Our goal is to empower communities to lead in creating sustainable solutions that tackle pollution, health inequities, and justice issues, while protecting the environment, fostering inclusivity, and increasing participation in policy and planning for a more equitable future. .

Goals

1. 1.We aim to grow all our programs by increasing access for BIPOC youth and underserved communities. In the New Voices Are Rising program, we are enhancing the STEAM-based curriculum, scaling partnerships, and expanding representation from Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Through our grassroots grantmaking efforts, we provide funding across all of California and the Pacific Northwest.
2. 2.In recent years, we have invested in strengthening our organizational capacity. This includes streamlining our financial system with online timesheets and payroll, hiring a dedicated data manager to integrate program and grantmaking data, and updating our website for community engagement and online portals for more efficient grantmaking. These improvements suppor efficiency and growth.