TreePeople

The LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games are less than 1,000 days away, and last week TreePeople teamed up with Delta Air Lines to launch our exciting new commitment to plant 1,000 new trees across Los Angeles ahead of the opening ceremonies! 🎉🌳 At our kickoff event at Jackie Tatum Harvard Recreation Center, we worked with Delta staff to plant and distribute more than 100 new trees and to care for dozens more, reflecting the holistic approach to community engagement that will define this project and help us bring cooling shade, cleaner air, and a healthier tree canopy that will impact our city for decades to come. https://lnkd.in/dBGZPHaJ

After an extensive search, we are thrilled to announce that Dr. Casandra “Cassie” Rauser has been appointed as the next CEO of TreePeople! Stepping into this job with a rare blend of scientific expertise, community insight, and executive leadership experience, Dr. Rauser is uniquely qualified to honor the fifty-year legacy of TreePeople and spearhead our efforts to build a more climate-resilient Southern California at this crucial time in our world. We couldn’t be more excited to step into the next 50 years of community-powered climate resilience under her leadership! View the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/gQkiFtGe View the letter from TreePeople's Board Chair here: https://lnkd.in/gSCCSn6B

At TreePeople’s core, we believe that building a greener, more resilient world begins with thoughtful planning and a commitment to the success of our mission. TreePeople is a source of comfort and resolve, supporting communities and individuals during various stages of life. Today’s climate challenges make it more important than ever to consider what we leave behind for future generations. That’s why I’m thrilled to share that TreePeople is launching a new partnership with FreeWill to help you make estate planning easy. FreeWill’s secure online platform helps you write your will within 20 minutes at no cost. Creating your will, no matter where you are on your life’s journey, gives you the chance to: -Designate trusted guardians for children and pets -Plan for the distribution of all of your assets -Leave a planned gift of any size to a cause that matters to you Making a contribution of any size will plant the seeds of possibility, nurturing a more sustainable tomorrow. As we announce these new resources, we understand that planning your future is a deeply personal and impactful way to create a lasting change. We’re here to provide you with resources and support, ensuring your choices align with your goals and values. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to me personally at legacy@treepeople.org or visit our Planned Giving Page. With gratitude, Saxon Miller-Jones Director of Development https://lnkd.in/d4X9fS6m

Big News, South LA! 🚀 We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website. 👉www.southlaecolab.org Discover how the South Los Angeles Eco-Lab is working to transform our community, and our vision for "Economic Development through Climate Action," fostering environmental health through green spaces, clean air, renewable energy, and dynamic mobility options. Let's build a greener, healthier, and more resilient South Los Angeles together! Visit the link to learn more! A shout out to our partners and allies! CicLAvia, Community Partners, City of Los Angeles, TreePeople, GRID Alternatives , Climate Resolve, T.R.U.S.T South LA, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), LADOT, Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education, Strategic Actions for a Just Economy, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation, Coalition for Responsible Community Development, Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust, California Department of Conservation, California Strategic Growth Council, Los Angeles Metro, Momentum Solutions Team

We had so much fun with Kite Pharma caring for trees in South Gate! 🌳 For every tree we plant, TreePeople dedicates 3-5 years of care to ensure the longevity of its life. 🍃  If your team wants to help us care for trees, reach out to us at partnerships@treepeople.org ! 👋

🚨It’s officially here!🚨 Our 2024 Impact Report beautifully highlights the wide breadth of work we accomplished last year, including: 8,600 forest trees planted 6,886 volunteers engaged 3,326 urban trees planted 370 Eco Tours led We hope you can take a few moments out of your day to read the full report linked below.🌲 https://lnkd.in/gW-fdQmQ

WE'RE HIRING! TreePeople is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to help steer our multi-faceted organization as we strive to make Southern California's ecosystems greener, healthier, and more sustainable for everyone. Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/grxz5AMg

We need climate champions in Sacramento now more than ever. Earlier this week, we were thrilled to honor TreePeople’s 2025 Climate Champions Caroline Menjivar and Lisa Calderon for fighting for a greener, healthier with future green schoolyards and increased tree canopy for all!

No child dreams of playing on hot asphalt. And yet, more than 2.5 million K-12 students in California attend schools with less than 5 percent tree canopy in their play areas. That’s why TreePeople is currently in the process of greening more than two dozen school campuses here in Southern California, to help make them greener, cooler, and healthier for generations to come. When we begin these school greening projects, we make sure to ask students–what would YOU like to see in your dream schoolyard? Listen as students from Independence Elementary in South Gate share their vision for their own green school greening project, brought to life with illustrations from our school greening workshops. https://lnkd.in/guAKEu35