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Changing the Narrative of the Outdoors: Tammy Pham’s Herstory in Mountain and Snow Sports

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As part of honoring Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we’re pleased to share a guest post from Yvan Tran about Tammy Phan, both members of Outdoor Asian. Their conversation speaks to the highs and lows in getting outdoors as womxn of color and the role of community and mentorship in the process. Outdoor Asian Washington provides opportunities for Asian & Pacific Islanders and other communities of color to connect with the natural world through celebrating land, oceans, coasts, and culture. They are one of our inaugural Liberated Paths grantees. Read more Continue Reading Changing the Narrative of the Outdoors: Tammy Pham’s Herstory in Mountain and Snow Sports

Ambassadors for Land Conservation and the Center for Native American Youth Celebrate Women’s History Month

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The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) honors Women’s History Month, recognizing the contemporary contributions of Native American women every day. Our mission at CNAY is to improve the health, safety, and overall well-being of Native American youth. CNAY works toward this mission through projects such as Ambassadors for Land Conservation, a program that is partially supported by Justice Outside’s Liberated Paths Grantmaking Program. Read more Continue Reading Ambassadors for Land Conservation and the Center for Native American Youth Celebrate Women’s History Month

Marine Education Re-centered for BIPOC Youth: Our Journey to Founding Sea Potential

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We wrap up Black History / Black Futures Month by sharing a guest post from Ebony Welborn and Savannah Smith, Co-Founders of Sea Potential, another of our 17 inaugural Liberated Paths grantees. By providing interactive and educational opportunities, Sea Potential illuminates pathways in the field of marine science for BIPOC youth. They hope to inspire… Continue Reading Marine Education Re-centered for BIPOC Youth: Our Journey to Founding Sea Potential

From ‘El Campo’ to Arizona: An AfroLatinx Woman’s Journey to Finding Peace and Power in the Outdoors

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Today, as we continue to honor Black History and Black Futures, we’re thrilled to share a guest post from Raquel Gomez, Founder and Program Director of Atabey Outdoors, one of our 17 inaugural Liberated Paths grantees. In serving Black and Brown girls between the ages of 9 and 12, Atabey Outdoors provides a safe place… Continue Reading From ‘El Campo’ to Arizona: An AfroLatinx Woman’s Journey to Finding Peace and Power in the Outdoors

Congratulations to Justice Outside’s Inaugural Cohort of Liberated Paths Grantees!

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In August 2020, Justice Outside announced a bold vision for our new Liberated Paths Grantmaking Program: to build a more racially just and sustainable outdoor and environmental movement. We sought to support programs and organizations that cultivate and celebrate the contributions of Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Color, and affirm the many experiences and identities… Continue Reading Congratulations to Justice Outside’s Inaugural Cohort of Liberated Paths Grantees!

Justice Outside Announces its Inaugural Cohort of Liberated Paths Grantees!

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In August 2020, Justice Outside announced a bold vision for our new Liberated Paths Grantmaking Program: to build a more racially just and sustainable outdoor and environmental movement. We sought to support programs and organizations that cultivate and celebrate the contributions of Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Color, and affirm the many experiences and identities… Continue Reading Justice Outside Announces its Inaugural Cohort of Liberated Paths Grantees!

Tips on Enjoying Public Lands *Safely* During COVID-19

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We hope this message finds you safe, healthy, and doing as well as possible given the circumstances. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and we adapt to our new “shelter in place” norms, we want to encourage you to take good care of yourselves, to stay as active as you can, and to enjoy the nature… Continue Reading Tips on Enjoying Public Lands *Safely* During COVID-19

Congrats Acta Non Verba!

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Acta Non Verba: Youth Urban Farm Project (ANV) elevates life in Oakland and beyond by challenging oppressive dynamics and environments through urban farming. Founded and led mainly by women of color from the surrounding neighborhood and larger community, ANV creates a safe and creative outdoor space for children, youth, and families in East Oakland, California. ANV… Continue Reading Congrats Acta Non Verba!

Honoring the Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council

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Justice Outside today announced that its 2020 grantmaking period for organizations offering young people transformative outdoor experiences will conclude a highly successful, multi-year grantmaking program in Northern and Central California, made possible by the Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council. Read more Continue Reading Honoring the Pacific Forest and Watershed Lands Stewardship Council

Justice Outside grantee FoodWhat?! named 2019 California nonprofit of the year!

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Justice Outside is thrilled to share this wonderful news from one of our grantee organizations, FoodWhat?! Our heartfelt congratulations to their entire team! – On June 5th, “Food, What?!” was honored as the California Nonprofit of the Year by Senator Bill Monning for the 17th District. “Food, What?!” staff joined Senator Monning to celebrate this achievement… Continue Reading Justice Outside grantee FoodWhat?! named 2019 California nonprofit of the year!

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