News & Features

Don’t miss this May’s E-news! Learn about open positions, meet our newest GRF board member, watch NVR vaccine Tik Toks, and so much more!

Learn how one grantee is rallying its community to stop the return of a mine, hear from our Film Selection Intern, follow our NVR fellows speaking out against PG&E, and so much more!

This month, we’re featuring Belinda Faustinos, the newest member of our California Environmental Grassroots funding board. Belinda is our first and only Grassroots Funding Board member from Southern California. She brings with her years of experience focused in equity and conservation in the outdoors.

Every fall we host a Film Fest featuring a mix of short videos and feature films that celebrate the power of grassroots activism. Did you ever wonder where we find our films? Meet our Film Selection Intern Yenny Martin! I had the opportunity to talk with Yenny about her film selection process, how the work connects to her graduate program, what she enjoys most about documentary filmmaking, and so much more! Follow the link to learn more.

Is there someone in your life who inspires you to fight for a just, sustainable future? Nominate them for our 2022 Anthony Grassroots Prize!

This month, we’re featuring Beverly Cherner, a long-time member of our California Environmental Grassroots funding board. Beverly has dedicated her entire career to the environmental field, focusing on equitably connecting people of all backgrounds with nature – in fact, she was Executive Director Tim Little’s supervisor during the first steps of his environmental career at Communities for a Better Environment! Beverly currently works as Director of Institutional Giving at the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. 

This month, we’re featuring Amy Holland, our new Grant Writer. Amy joins our team with a wealth of experience. From studying and working internationally, to holding prestigous positions at world-renound organizations, Amy brings with her an impressive skillset.