Mission
The was founded to fund initiatives that other foundations do not reach. The organization describes its mission as:
"The mission of the New England Grassroots Environment Fund is to energize and nurture long-term civic engagement in local initiatives that create and maintain healthy, just, safe and environmentally sustainable communities. We envision New England as a place where every citizen is inspired and empowered to participate in creating healthy, just, safe and environmentally sustainable communities - the places where we live, work and play."
with the goals to
- Increase civic engagement, volunteerism, emerging leaders and community initiatives that create healthy, just, safe and environmentally sustainable communities at the neighborhood and town level in New England;
- Help community leaders move single issue, backyard debates to positive, inclusive, systemic, constructive, and lasting community solutions;
- Link community-based advocacy with the work of statewide and national organizations without losing local identity;
- Establish and maintain informed networks of activists across the region that are committed to building a just and equitable society.
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