Together we can build a livable future

We bring neighbors and policy experts together to build climate solutions that work for real life.

Neighbors planting together in a community garden
A large community marching together on a city street
Neighbors gathering throughout a sunlit public park

Ecosocial

It means people and planet shape each other.

Clean air, safe housing, good jobs, public health, and a stable climate are not separate problems. So we don’t treat them that way.

Community Circles

Good policy starts by listening.

Five to eight local leaders meet monthly for six months. Together, they build trust, name shared priorities, and turn lived experience into community-led policy ideas.

I’m interested

How Community Circles work

  1. 01

    Listen deeply

    Make room for what people know from living, working, and caring for a place.

  2. 02

    Find the links

    Connect issues that are usually split apart—from housing and heat to health and work.

  3. 03

    Build together

    Pair community wisdom with useful research and policy tools, without giving away the lead.

Our role

We’re here to be a bridge—bringing community knowledge and policy tools into the same room.

Our initiatives

What we learn together becomes education, research, relationships, and resources that communities can use.

01

Community Education

Plain-language workshops that make policy easier to understand—and use.

02

Leaders + Experts

Community leaders, researchers, and policy people learning from one another.

03

Ecosocial Policy Agenda

A shared set of community-vetted ideas for a healthier, fairer future.

04

Public-sector education

Research, stories, and community priorities shared clearly with public officials.

05

Community Power Grants

Flexible support for community-led ideas that are ready to grow.

06

Climate Resilience

Care and practical support for community leaders carrying the weight of climate disruption.