{"id":278,"date":"2023-12-11T13:22:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T21:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-usc-dornsife.pantheonsite.io\/yael-nahmias\/?page_id=278"},"modified":"2023-12-11T13:42:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T21:42:37","slug":"organizations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/yael-nahmias\/organizations\/","title":{"rendered":"Organizations"},"content":{"rendered":"  \n\n                                                                                            \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--stacking-cards \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--stacking-cards\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n    \n            <div class=\"cards-container\">\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityplants.org\/\" \n                        class=\"\" \n      >City Plants<\/a>\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div class=\"html-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>City Plants works to increase tree canopy in Los Angeles so that people in every neighborhood will have equal access to trees and their benefits.<\/li>\n<li>Through their Free Tree Program, they provide free trees to LA residents and plant street trees in the City of LA. They also work to increase public awareness of the importance of trees for local communities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u201cTurn the city of cars into the city of trees.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityplants.org\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about City Plants\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/yael-nahmias\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/295\/2023\/12\/1.jpg\"\n                    sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          Friends of the Ballona Wetlands\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div class=\"html-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>This organization is located in Marina Del Rey and strives to champion the restoration and protection of the Ballona Wetlands, involving and educating the public as advocates and stewards.<\/li>\n<li>Friends of Ballona Wetlands has an ongoing restoration program and conduct tours, community activities, and restoration days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Protecting and restoring the Ballona Wetlands for over 39 years with the help of more than 95,000 volunteers.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/yael-nahmias\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/295\/2023\/12\/2.jpg\"\n                    sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          Garden School Foundation\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div class=\"html-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>This foundation provides in-depth garden-based education to youth at Title I schools in Los Angeles, strengthening connections between food justice, environmental awareness, and community health.<\/li>\n<li>They\u00a0currently serve seven Title I elementary schools, reaching over 3,000 students and their families each year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u201cConnecting children with the natural world.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/yael-nahmias\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/295\/2023\/12\/3.jpg\"\n                    sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          The Watts Better Initiative\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div class=\"html-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>A grassroots organization aiming to improve environmental and social justice at Los Angeles Watts community.<\/li>\n<li>WBI focuses on increasing equity and improving water, air, and soil pollution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&#8220;The BWI is a collaborative of community members and groups organized for environmental justice in Watts.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/yael-nahmias\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/295\/2023\/12\/4.jpg\"\n                    sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturenexusinstitute.org\/\" \n                        class=\"\" \n      >The Nature Nexus Institute and the Los Angeles Chapter of the Audubon Society<\/a>\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div class=\"html-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Working at the nexus of nature, community, and science<\/li>\n<li>Connecting diverse Los Angeles communities and schools to nature, offering guided walks, field trips, and workshops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&#8220;We envision a future where the nexus of nature and community is recognized, cultivated, and celebrated.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naturenexusinstitute.org\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about The Nature Nexus Institute and the Los Angeles Chapter of the Audubon Society\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/yael-nahmias\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/295\/2023\/12\/5.jpg\"\n                    sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wrigley\/\" \n                        class=\"\" \n      >USC Wrigley Institute For Environmental Studies<\/a>\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div class=\"html-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>The Wrigley Institute focuses on environmental and marine biology research aimed at increasing adaptation to climate change. Wrigley&#8217;s projects support sustainable interactions between humans and natural systems.<\/li>\n<li>Educational, hands on programs are also offered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u201cEncourage responsible and creative decisions in society\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/wrigley\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about USC Wrigley Institute For Environmental Studies\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/yael-nahmias\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/295\/2023\/12\/6.jpg\"\n                    sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/nhm.org\/site\/\" \n                        class=\"\" \n      >Natural History Museum of LA County<\/a>\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div class=\"html-content\">\n<div>* CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>They track the Earth&#8217;s biodiversity, because knowing what\u2019s out there is the first step to conservation<\/li>\n<li>They also protect over 35 million specimens, dating back 4.5 billion years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Inspire wonder, discovery, and responsibility for our natural and cultural worlds.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/nhm.org\/site\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Natural History Museum of LA County\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/yael-nahmias\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/295\/2023\/12\/7.jpg\"\n                    sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysource.org\/\" \n                        class=\"\" \n      >SkySource<\/a>\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div class=\"html-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>This organization utilizes Wood-to-Energy Deployable Emergency Water, or WEDEW, which is a versatile, self-contained, sustainable energy-water generator.<\/li>\n<li>The Skywater machine makes 150 gallons of fresh water every day, which is more than enough for our office and visitors.\u00a0The rest of the water is donated to Community Healing Gardens, a non-profit that maintains planters in Venice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Making water from air.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysource.org\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about SkySource\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/yael-nahmias\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/295\/2023\/12\/8.jpg\"\n                    sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treepeople.org\/\" \n                        class=\"\" \n      >Tree People<\/a>\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <ul>\n<li>Tree People helps to restore local ecosystems, plant trees, and incorporate nature-based solutions from Los Angeles\u2019 urban streets to mountain sides.<\/li>\n<li>Tree People works towards environmental and social justice among environmentally stressed communities, strengthens environmental education, facilitates public participation, and conducts cutting-edge research leading to nature-based policies and solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Trees need People. People need Trees.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treepeople.org\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Tree People\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/yael-nahmias\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/295\/2023\/12\/9.jpg\"\n                    sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/cacoastkeeper.org\/\" \n                        class=\"\" \n      >California CoastKeeper Alliance<\/a>\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div class=\"html-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>The California CoastKeeper Alliance works to protect the California coastline, oceans, and waters.<\/li>\n<li>The organization helps to advance statewide policies and programs for clean and health waters, using science based information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&#8220;We unite waterkeeper programs statewide to fight for swimmable, fishable, and drinkable waters for all Califrnians.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/cacoastkeeper.org\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about California CoastKeeper Alliance\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/yael-nahmias\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/295\/2023\/12\/10.jpg\"\n                    sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/folar.org\/\" \n                        class=\"\" \n      >Friends of the Los Angeles River<\/a>\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div class=\"html-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>The goal of Friends of the Los Angeles River (FOLAR), is to restore the L.A. River\u2019s natural habitat, and bring the River to the people and the people to the River.<\/li>\n<li>FOLAR conducts clean ups, educational programs, social events, political engagement, and tours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u201cA watershed movement for Los Angeles.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/folar.org\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Friends of the Los Angeles River\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/yael-nahmias\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/295\/2023\/12\/12.jpg\"\n                    sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/enrichla.org\/\" \n                        class=\"\" \n      >Enrich LA<\/a>\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div class=\"html-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Installed 100+ gardens in schools around Los Angeles so far.<\/li>\n<li>Tackle issues such as food injustice and food insecurity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u201cEvery child in every school in this city ought to experience the joy of growing, harvesting, preparing and eating simple whole foods.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        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href=\"https:\/\/www.watershedhealth.org\/\" \n                        class=\"\" \n      >Council for Watershed Health<\/a>\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <ul>\n<li>This non-profit organization aims to advance the health and sustainability of the region&#8217;s watersheds,\u00a0rivers, streams and habitat &#8211; both in natural areas and urban neighborhoods.<\/li>\n<li>They conduct science-based research, education and inclusive stakeholder engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u201cHealthy watersheds, healthy communities.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watershedhealth.org\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Council for Watershed Health\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/yael-nahmias\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/295\/2023\/12\/oxopujig.jpg\"\n                    sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/uscseagrant\/\" \n                        class=\"\" \n      >USC Sea Grant Program<\/a>\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div class=\"html-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>The Sea Grant Program at the University of Southern California is a\u00a0federal-state-university partnership that focuses on marine and coastal research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>USC Sea Grant develops new education initiatives to increase science literacy among urban students and to encourage teachers to adopt science education curricula.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>&#8220;Solving the problems of the Urban Ocean and improving the quality of life in coastal regions.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/uscseagrant\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about USC Sea Grant Program\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/yael-nahmias\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/295\/2023\/12\/14.jpg\"\n                    sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/\" \n                        class=\"\" \n      >Koreatown Youth &#038; Community Center<\/a>\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div class=\"html-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Koreatown Youth &amp; Community Center, or KYCC, is the leading multiservice organization in Koreatown, supporting children and their families in the areas of education, health, housing, and finances.<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Services provides fee-based services\u2013such as landscaping, pressure washing, irrigation and native habitat plantings\u2013to local businesses, schools and community groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u201cServe the evolving needs of the Korean American Population in the greater Los Angeles area as well as the multiethnic Koreatown community.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyccla.org\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Koreatown Youth &#038; Community Center\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/yael-nahmias\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/295\/2023\/12\/15.jpg\"\n                    sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/content.sierraclub.org\/outings\/ico\" \n                        class=\"\" \n      >Inspiring Connections Outdoors<\/a>\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div class=\"html-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Inspiring Outdoor Connections is a community outreach program that provides opportunities for urban youth and adults to explore, enjoy and protect the natural world.<\/li>\n<li>They work with schools, community organizations, and other agencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Spreading the joy of wilderness.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                    \n                        \n                            \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n        <a href=\"https:\/\/content.sierraclub.org\/outings\/ico\"  aria-label=\"Read more about Inspiring Connections Outdoors\">\n  \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/yael-nahmias\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/295\/2023\/12\/16.jpg\"\n                    sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 50vw, (min-width:768px) 100vw, 100vw\"\n        \n                  role=\"none\"\n        \n        \n                                      \/>\n\n    \n    \n  \n      <\/a>\n  \n\n<\/div>\n\n                    \n                <\/div>\n\n            \n                <div class=\"card\">\n\n                    <div class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.populationmedia.org\/about-us\/\" \n                        class=\"\" \n      >Population Media Center<\/a>\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div class=\"html-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>The main emphasis of Population Media Center&#8217;s work is promoting gender equality.<\/li>\n<li>PMC melds entertainment industry insight with behavior theory to create entertaining hit shows that are uniquely designed to address deeply embedded, personal and social 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class=\"title-description\">\n\n                                                      \n<div class=\"f--field f--cta-title\">\n\n    \n  <h3>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacompost.org\/\" \n                        class=\"\" \n      >LA Compost<\/a>\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                                                        \n<div class=\"f--field f--description\">\n\n    \n  <div class=\"html-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>LA Compost aims to empower neighborhoods through composting.<\/li>\n<li>Thier programs serve the individual for home composting, the community with access and education to a decentralized network of composting infrastrucutre, as well as regionally based sites for organics processing, compost creation, and continued education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Connect the people of Los Angeles to the soil and each other.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n\n\n            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