Resourceful Communities is working in Tyrrell County to create a network of engaged citizens who support planning and policy decisions to protect Tyrrell County's “places that matter.” Using tools from community outreach to asset mapping, residents are now pursuing their common vision for Tyrell County’s future.
Read more>2008 CNEF grantee, Grassroots Energy Alliance (GEA), brings together organizations from the fields of workforce development, renewable energy, conservation and social justice to create a sustainable Green Collar Jobs initiative in NC. GEA is a diverse coalition working to empower and engage citizens toward a clean energy future for North Carolina.
Read more>Roanoke River Partners serves the Lower Roanoke River Basin in northeast North Carolina. Home to unique natural habitat and wildlife, Roanoke River Partners provides ecotourism opportunities with paddle trails and camping platforms.
Read more>SFHA works to preserve the unique natural and cultural heritage of African American families in the Sandhills region, with a primary focus on documenting, sharing and “passing forward” those traditions that have helped sustain the community, the land and the culture for hundreds of years.
Read more>Smoky Mountain Native Plants Association uses native plant propagation to preserve Appalachian plant resources and mountain cultural heritage, provide economic opportunity and develop job skills and alternative crops.
Read more>Located in the North Carolina Mountains, Stecoah Valley Arts, Crafts and Educational Center offers more than 20 programs and serves more than 7,500 people each year.
Read more>Loss of land and traditional crops has led many small farmers to turn to new and innovative growing strategies. Mary and Nelson James helped establish NC Willing Workers, a cooperative of 12 African American farmers dedicated to helping each other learn sustainable growing methods and effective marketing.
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