Nonprofits

Nonprofits as Climate Advocates

C3 is focused on collaborating with every sector of our community, including the many non-profit organizations that specialize in the various pieces of our societal systems that intersect the challenges of climate change. From food security to affordable housing, climate change and how it impacts our communities must be considered when developing solutions. 

Nonprofits play a critical role in meeting the needs of our community and should also see themselves as climate advocates. Climate touches every sector of our communities and exacerbates the existing social inequities that induce harm to community residents. C3 uplifts the social justice intersections health care, housing, education, transportation. Providing technical and educational assistance to reduce emissions, we call on non-profits in every sector of our community to respond to the community's needs and be a part of the climate action movement. 

As community leaders and changemakers, non profit organizations play an integral role in creating equitable and intersectional climate solutions. See how climate connects to your organization and join our community of climate advocates today!

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An image of a group standing outside infront of a rainbow.

Moving The Needle Forward In Community

At C3 we recognize that we cannot accomplish our climate goals without working together. That’s why we prioritize bringing coalitions together, and working with organizations that may not be traditionally included when exploring climate solutions.

We are grateful to work in community with incredible non profit partners across Central Virginia to advance more equitable approaches to creating a cleaner climate for our community.

Invaluable projects and campaigns we’ve accomplished together include:

A few of the partnering organizations working with C3 to advance local climate initiatives through community letters, reccommendations, petitions, and more.

Grant to Cultivate Charlottesville presented at C3's 2024 Party for the Planet

Photo presenting project grant to Cultivate Charlottesville at C3’s ‘24 Party for the Planet

Learn more about our collective impact in addressing climate change and how nonprofits can be vital advocates for social justice by exploring our recommendations and reports.

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