Circle of Collaborators
Join our coalition of community-based organizations, conscious businesses, resilience hubs and governmental agencies working to build an equitable and resilient region.
JOIN OUR NETWORK OF SOLUTIONARIES!
From community gardens to mutual aid groups, permaculture design programs to climate justice nonprofits Northern California is blessed with an abundance of organizations working to create a more resilient region through community-based solutions. The vision of the Circle of Collaborators is to create a coalition of these organizations to support learning and sharing, nurture collaborations and share resources. Whether you have collaborated with us in the past or eager to collaborate now, we welcome you!
The Network is committed to prioritizing BIPOC-led grassroots organizations working in frontline and marginalized communities.
Our Membership Directory is the most direct way that we are currently supporting our members. as we take some time to evaluate our organizational structure and transition to more decentralized and horizontal leadership, centered in racial and social justice.
MEMBERSHIP FORM
GIFT ECONOMY IN ACTION: DONATE TO SUPPORT OUR WORK
Our membership currently supports Gift Economy principles. Our offerings are given freely with no requirement of an exchange. At the same time, we hae financial needs to support our organization. We are currently operating with a budget under $50,000, but with a vision to scale up as the need to build community resilience becomes more and more urgent. We welcome your financial resources, however big or small.
We welcome the following Northern California-based Community Resilience Practitioners as Members:
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- Community-based organizations and projects that are based or working in Northern California (please note that you do not need to be a nonprofit to join)
- Sites self-designated as resilience hubs, spaces and blocks (please visit our webpage for definitions)
- Conscious businesses (B-Corps and local businesses) supporting all forms of sustainability and resilience (eg: performers and healers)
- Individuals offering their skills as community resilience practitioners (eg: grant writers, facilitators and permaculture designers)
- Governmental agencies and jurisdictions who have partnered with NorCal Resilience or are committed to partnering with community-based organizations
THREE REASONS TO JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY TODAY.
PROMOTE YOUR WORK
Join our directory to list your organization. We also often feature our members on our social media channels and newsletter.
PROMOTE YOUR EVENTS AND PROJECTS
Once you join, you can add your upcoming events to our website calendar.
SHARE YOUR REQUESTS AND OFFERS
Use our directory to promote ongoing requests, and our digital platform Hylo for any short-term needs or offers.
“We are so thankful to be a part of the NorCal Resilience Network! When we were just geting started last year it made such a huge difference to be introduced to so many individuals and organizations, many of whom we are still working with.”
Xochitl Moreno, co-founder, Essential Food and Medicine
CRITERIA FOR JOINING
- Based in and working in Northern California (if national org, then chapter-based)
- Committed to the ethics of Earth Care, People Care, Fair Share
- Committed to grassroots and community-based solutions to climate change and social inequities
- Interested in collaborating with other organizations within the Network to meet your needs and share your abundance.
- Commitment to the Network’s Community Agreements while collaborating with the Network’s Circle of Collaborators.
BECOME A MEMBER
Read our Community Agreements, found here.
Fill out the Membership Application below, including posting your offers and needs. If you were previously a member, we ask that you fill out our new application, below.
Start sharing your abundance and posting your needs! You will receive log-in information for our private membership pages, to post your events and to join our online communications channels (Hylo and Facebook).