Dear neighbors,
Earlier this summer, the Governor signed House Bill 1176 into law at the Horn Rapids Solar Farm in Richland, establishing the Washington Climate Corps Network (WCCN). I am incredibly grateful for our district’s strong support and advocacy to reduce climate change. Many of you have asked me how to get more involved in this area, and I am proud to say that the WCCN is now one of the ways!
Climate change is a major challenge facing Washington state, and service programs, such as AmeriCorps, can help. Service programs offer a unique opportunity to mobilize young adults and veterans, especially from overburdened communities and vulnerable populations, to build clean energy and climate-resilient communities, economies, and ecosystems.
This Friday November 17th, Washington is officially launching the Climate Corp Network in Tacoma! Please be sure to “Save the Date” for the kickoff and tune into the live broadcast on TVW on Friday at 1:30pm.
(Photo credit: Serve Washington)
The Washington Climate Corps Network (WCCN) acknowledges the severity of climate change and recognizes service as a key solution. WCCN members, who are young adults aged 17-31 and veterans, will participate in climate resilience activities. These activities include strategies, projects, , or plans that help communities prepare for and adapt to the effects of climate change.
I am thrilled to announce that Serve Washington is now accepting grant applications from service programs, such as AmeriCorps, to participate in the WCCN. Awarded programs will work to build low-carbon and climate-resilient communities, ecosystems, and economies while providing education and career pathways to WCCN members.
To learn more about the WCCN, this funding opportunity, and how to get involved, visit this link. If you are interested in hosting an AmeriCorps member, connecting with or supporting a WCCN program, or serving as a WCCN member yourself, please sign up for this mailing list or visit the WCCN page.
In Service,
State Representative Vandana Slatter