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Our work focuses on solving the most urgent issues of our time. We are committed to environmental regeneration, democratic revitalization, and equity, access, and opportunity for all people. Below are some of our current priority projects and initiatives.

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California Climate Action Grants

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California Air Resources Board (CARB) Racial Equity Inventory

California Air Resources Board (CARB) Racial Equity Inventory
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Center for Labor and Community
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Solidarity Economics: Community Economic Mobilization Initiative (CEMI)

Solidarity Economics: Community Economic Mobilization Initiative (CEMI)
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CONNECT/CONECTADOS Project

CONNECT/CONECTADOS Project
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Dolores Huerta Research Center for the Americas (Huerta Center)
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Global and Community Health

Global and Community Health
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New Gen Learning
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Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN)

Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN)
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Right Livelihood Center

Right Livelihood Center
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SEACoast – Center for Southeast Asian Coastal Interactions

SEACoast – Center for Southeast Asian Coastal Interactions
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Solidarity Economics: Salinas Inclusive Economic Development Initiative (SIEDI)

Solidarity Economics: Salinas Inclusive Economic Development Initiative (SIEDI)
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