At our core, we promote food justice and environmental justice. We engage the
intersectionality of the societal systems that prevent many people from accessing fresh food.
We continue to share resources and support for nonprofits impacted by Hurricane Helene who are both recovering and serving the needs of their communities across western NC. Resources for Nonprofits + How to Help
C - Environment
The Environmental Paper Network (EPN) is a global coalition of more than 250 civil society organizations, all of which have endorsed the Global Paper Vision for transforming the paper industry and/or the Biomass Delusion Statement, for halting the expansion of the bioenergy industry.
In the late 90's, many local citizens shared a dream to have a Greenway follow the Little Tennessee River through Franklin, NC. With County approval, Sally Kesler, a local advocate, knowledgeable botanist and naturalist was instrumental in laying the groundwork for the formation of a a non-profit corporation to assist the County in development, fund raising and stewardship of the Little Tennessee River Greenway.
Southwestern Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Program promotes the protection and conservation of land and water resources. Established by Congress in the 1960s under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), RC&D Programs encourage volunteer, locally elected and civic leaders to plan and carry out projects that protect environmental resources and improve social and economic conditions in rural areas.
- EJCAN informs, educates, and empowers communities to confront environmental injustice by advocating for change.
- To empower people to defend our region's rich natural and cultural heritage by providing them with tooks and strategies for successful grassroots campains.
- Our goal is to provide research-based gardening information to the public.
Our purpose is to advance the public’s awareness, education, understanding and appreciation of nature, wildlife and the natural environment by engaging in outdoor recreational activities including walking, hiking, bicycling and water sports in the North and South Toe River basins, Ivy Creek and the North Carolina portion of the Nolichucky River in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
The mission of PEJ is to promote understanding and protection of urban wetlands, enhance community pride, and encourage economic development.