Meet the Changemaker: Keneda Gibson
This interview is part of an occasional series showcasing different inspirational community organizers who are part of the NorCal Resilience Network. Meet Keneda Gibson! Tell us about yourself. How has your background influenced the path you are on today? I am a 3rd...
Maxwell Park Frick Seminary
Don’t let anybody tell you that they know how this is going to end: The Maxwell Park Frick Seminary Climate change is a global problem, but Laura Nicodemus is stepping up to be a part of a local solution. In this interview, Nicodemus talks about starting...
Interview with the Canal Community Resilience Council
by Emily Zou, NorCal Resilience Network Intern The Canal Community Resilience Council (CCRC) is a part of the Multicultural Center of Marin's Community resilience program, and is working to mitigate the local impacts of climate change in the Canal area of Marin...
BACS Fremont Wellness Center
In this interview, NorCal Resilience Network intern Emily Zou spoke with Astrid Scott, the program manager at the Fremont Wellness Center, which is an arm of the Bay Area Community Services. Scott’s passion for serving the community is clear, and she is insistent on...
End-of-the-Year Highlights with NorCal Resilience
Last Thursday, NorCal Resilience held its virtual Quarterly Meeting event, where member organizations of the nonprofit came together to reflect on ways in which they have continued to impact their communities during an exceptionally challenging year. As 2020 comes to...
Empowering Energy Independence with SolSolutions
Would you believe me if I told you that the average carbon footprint for a person in the United States is one of the highest global rates at 16 tons? This is heavier than the weight of a fully grown whale shark, equating to about 32,000 pounds. Our carbon footprint is...
Building a Resilient Community: Community Backup Power Project at People Power Solar Cooperative
Energy is an integral part of our survival. Without energy, we wouldn’t be able to cook for our families, keep our homes warm during the harshest Winter months, or even jump into the air with joy. We live in a culture dominated by the consumption of fossil fuels as...
Community Driven Resilience Hubs Webinar Today!
Woke up to the smoke today feeling the urgency to build community resilience like we did? Want to learn how to support your community in these times of wildfires? COVID-19? Blackouts? Droughts? Join us TODAY, September 9th, 2PM PST at our Community Driven Resilience...
Supporting Food Sovereignty and Community Resiliency at the Oakland Peace Center
Photos by David Monical. NorCal Resilience Network is launching a crowdfunder campaign in the coming few days. Stay tuned to donate to our campaign, which will provide direct support to BIPOC-led, on-the-ground resilience projects. Read below to learn about a previous...