About CLCC Foundation
Our Non-Profit Organization
If California is to meet its ambitious climate goals, we need to educate and train the next generation of stewards of our environment. The state's local conservation corps work to do just that. With a network of 14 community-based organizations across the state, we provide young adults (ages 18-26) with paid on-the-job training, career, and educational pathways while conserving the environment and giving back to the communities we serve.
Our Mission Statement
Increasing investments to strengthen and grow the Local Conservation Corps movement.
Our Vision Statement
We envision partnering with the Statewide network of Local Conservation Corps through their missions by bridging gaps existing to allow Corps to best serve their diverse young people including access to higher education, training, employment and Corpsmember Development wraparound supportive services.
Our JEDI Statement
For over forty years, the Local Conservation Corps has been committed to recognizing the power of diverse communities and their youth through initiatives that honor economic and environmental outcomes through education, employment, and skill
building opportunities, preserving the environment, and increasing access to California’s natural spaces. Our commitment to social and environmental justice is demonstrated by our dedication to:
● Giving a voice to our youth and the communities we serve across the State
● Being an advocate for environmental, juvenile, and social justice for all
● Recognizing and addressing systems of oppression through learning and action
As a Foundation, we believe that we enact the power and potential of our communities when all members have a voice and are encouraged to contribute in a productive and positive environment. We take collective responsibility in creating a space where everyone feels included, respected, and comfortable in bringing their whole self to the Foundation and our respective Local Conservation Corps. We embrace people of all backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences and seek to discover all that connects us, while also respecting our unique differences. We honor diverse perspectives, hold space for truly hearing and understanding each other, and harness our collective strengths to bring to our communities services that
promote justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity.
Our Values
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Funding
Raise and provide funding to serve the needs of opportunity youth and young adults in the neediest communities of California.
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Career Readiness and Workforce Development
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Create and administer innovative programs and initiatives that expand access to career readiness and workforce participation opportunities through partnerships with agencies, organizations, and businesses statewide.
Communication and Collective Impact
Serve as the megaphone for the local conservation corps movement by showcasing the transformative power of involvement in educational, training, and employment opportunities on the lives of young people and their communities.
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Collaboration
Strengthen the professional network of local conservation corps statewide through capacity building, leadership support, and technical assistance tied to quality and continuous improvement.
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