Oregon Environmental Council

$105,000 in Funding Awarded to Cities For Pilot Projects

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Healthy Babies Bright Futures' (HBBF) Bright Cities program awarded our latest round of funding to five cities whose projects will position them for additional federal funding. Securing climate-conscious federal funding to reduce toxic exposures isn't always easy, and these pilot grants, ranging from $15,000 to $25,000, will build positive change in communities — while laying the groundwork for larger amounts of federal funding.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Healthy Babies Bright Futures' (HBBF) Bright Cities program awarded our latest round of funding to five cities whose projects will position them for additional federal funding.
  • HBBF's grants were designed to fill a unique gap by helping cities secure additional funding from the historic amounts of federal dollars now available.
  • Planning for these larger federal grants presents challenges for small and/or "at max capacity" cities, though those are often the cities most in need of additional funding.
  • "We see it as essential to support pilot projects and partnership development to help cities and community-based organizations have the necessary foundation to successfully procure federal funding, and encourage others with this capacity to do the same."

OnPoint Community Credit Union Donates $100,000 across Four Local Environmental Organizations

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Earth Day 2023, OnPoint Community Credit Union has donated $100,000 to four nonprofit organizations that protect the Pacific Northwest's environment, natural resources and wildlife. This year's beneficiaries are The Nature Conservancy in Oregon, Ecotrust, Oregon Environment Council and SOLVE Oregon. The donation is part of OnPoint's Green Horizons effort, an initiative launched in April 2021 to empower members and employees to care for the planet. The initiative provides members with discounts on green vehicles and solar panels, partners with local environmental nonprofits, and offers employees telecommuting programs, volunteer opportunities and environmental education.

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  • The initiative provides members with discounts on green vehicles and solar panels, partners with local environmental nonprofits, and offers employees telecommuting programs, volunteer opportunities and environmental education.
  • "Addressing the effects of climate change starts at a local level to make a lasting impact," said Rob Stuart, President and CEO, OnPoint Community Credit Union.
  • In 2021 in particular, OnPoint pledged up to $250 to TNC for every approved electric or hybrid vehicle loan with OnPoint.
  • Community partners like OnPoint make our work possible," said Jana Gastellum, Executive Director, Oregon Environmental Council.