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Where Sustainable, Equitable Communities Unite!

UBUNTU GREEN

Who We Are?What We Do?

Our Misson

Founded in 2009, Ubuntu Green, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization,

committed to promoting healthy, sustainable and equitable

communities through advocacy, education, and community

empowerment.

What is Ubuntu?

I In You, You In Me!

What We Do?

• Collaboration– Sacramento Building Healthy Communities– Regional Food System Collaborative– CORE– Community-based and regional collaboration

• Community Advocacy and Engagement– Systemic Change

• Green Youth Leadership Team • Home and Community Garden Gardens• Green Oak Park!

Advocacy

Ubuntu Green has an active advocacy program at the local, state and federal levels, supporting initiatives that promote green and healthy lifestyles

AdvocacyUbuntu Green is a vocal opponent of public transit cuts and has spoken out on the adverse impacts they would have to underserved communities

Advocacy

We are a supporter of AB 537 (Arambula) which makes it easier for Farmer’s Markets to accept electronic benefit transfer (EBT) payments from low-income residents, thereby increasing their access to healthy foods.

Community Engagement

• Healthy Land Use Engagement (SBHC)• Ubuntu Green is currently partnering with local

residents, businesses and others to clean up and beautify the 2nd Avenue Underpass between the Oak Park and Curtis Park neighborhoods.

Green Youth Leadership Team• The GYLT is composed of youth aged 12-17

who are trained on how to live green and healthy lifestyles and share these lessons with their peers and others in the community

Home and Community Gardens• 2010-12 – 100 Home Gardens in Sacramento Building

Healthy Communities Target Area• Sacramento Yard Farmer• Sacramento League of Urban Gardeners

• 2011 – Ubuntu Green Community Garden and Farm Stand partnership with Alchemist CDC

Green Oak Park!September 10, 2010

Annual all-day event in September features music, art,education and demonstrations on how we can all

achieve greener lifestyles

Contact Information

Charles L. Mason, Jr.Ubuntu Green

charles@ubuntugreen.org916-669-0671

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