At OURS, it's important to create a culture that promotes green jobs through building an infrastructure that incorporates safer environmental practices that combat climate change. We have found through historical stories that supporting black and brown women from rural areas is essential.
We have several initiatives such as:
● Skilled Up for the Build Up is our workforce empowerment initiative for green jobs.
● Organize the Rise is our community organizing and coalition building training program.
● ROOTED is our signature food justice program.
● Scale to Sell is our ownership/entrepreneurial program.
● New Life is our tree planting program. We breathe easier when the world is greener.
● Hands that Heal is our home weatherization program to support our community members.
Young Farmers Institute is our Youth Gardener/Farmer development program.
All of our current initiatives provide an opportunity for economic development. We can support rural communities by boosting their economy and greening the community in the process.
