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Connecting our communities in science, the arts, education,
and beyond

FISCAL SPONSOREE ACCOMPLISMENTS

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Steam Leadership Series

- 1 virtual San Diego Zoo event on biodiversity
- Moved regular programming to virtual events in November

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Barrio Botany

- Pilot the “Swiss chard in my yard” program for growing food at home
- Lead testing of soil to ensure health of home gardens
- Developed growth plan for expanding programming to other schools in the San Diego Promise Zone

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Floating Schools of Bangladesh

- Completed construction on their playground boat
- Protected community health and resources after major monsoon flooding
- Supported the food and healthcare needs of communities in the region

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Social Justice in Uniontown, AL

- Partnered with Black Belt Women Rising to enhance access to resources for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
- 6,000s viewers on resilience-building video program
- 3 laptops granted to young environmental justice leaders

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Climate Conversation:

MEDIA'S IMPACT ON CIVIC ACTION

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Meteorologist; Senior Scientist, Woods Hole Group

Meteorologist, Climate Matters Program at Climate Central

Meteorologist,
ClimaData Corporation

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MODERATED BY:

Founder & CEO,
Brooklyn Story Lab; Journalist 

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Fighting Climate Change with a Fork

Our fork is the greatest weapon against climate change. So says Nora LaTorre, CEO of Eat REAL. Nora is a food systems expert and sustainability leader who's on a mission to make our next generation healthier. Joining her is Sonia Hunt, an author and health and wellness expert.

We're excited to hear Nora's take on rethinking agriculture, changing policies and taking daily action with our forks can draw down carbon buildup.

First Friday Series 'No Miracles Needed' Webinar Recording with Mark Z. Jacobson and Ken Cook  |  March 3rd, 2023

SLF Spotlight:

No Miracles Needed

On March 3rd, the Samuel Lawrence Foundation hosted a thought-provoking webinar with environmental leaders Mark Jacobson and Ken Cook. Jacobson discussed his groundbreaking book "No Miracles Needed: How Today's Technology Can Save Our Climate and Clean Our Air," with over 11k live viewers and nearly 30k Twitter views so far.  Click the button below to learn more, watch the recording, read the transcript, buy the book, and pre-register for the next First Friday Webinar April 7th with Professor Brian Toon and Dr. Paul Dorfman.
 

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Our Mission

The Samuel Lawrence Foundation strives to promote human interaction and encourage broader community access to science, education, and the arts.

 

We achieve this through connecting with our community's knowledge and collaborating on solutions. Our collective impact among direct programs and fiscal sponsorees is a testament to the power of collaboration and encouragement.

Programs

Our work is possible thanks to the continued support of our sponsors:

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Join the Race to
Make the World a Better Place

We take great pride in our mission and accomplishments. SLF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that incubates young, change-making organizations.

 

Your tax-deductible donation will fund advancements in science, education, and the arts.

NUCLEAR SAFETY ISSUES

A primary focus of the Samuel Lawrence Foundation is the environmental threat arising from nuclear waste. 

CONNECTING
ENVIRONMENTAL
GROUPS

The Samuel Lawrence Foundation connects local and international environmental groups to address the most pressing issues facing our nation and the world.

 

Whether advocating for safer storage of nuclear waste, teaching about environmental hazards, or promoting environmental justice, we encourage collaboration and innovation.

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First Fridays

Join the Samuel Lawrence Foundation for our monthly First Fridays Webinar Series, featuring expert speakers and thought-provoking discussions on some of the most pressing environmental issues of our time.

On March 3rd, we hosted a webinar with environmental leaders Mark Jacobson and Ken Cook, discussing Jacobson's groundbreaking book "No Miracles Needed: How Today's Technology Can Save Our Climate and Clean Our Air." The webinar attracted over 11k live viewers and nearly 30k Twitter views so far.

Don't miss our next First Fridays webinar on April 7th at 11:30 am PST / 2:30 pm EST, featuring renowned atmospheric scientist, Professor Brian Toon, in a Zoom webinar titled "Nuclear Winter: The Environmental Consequences of a Nuclear Exchange." The event will be moderated by Dr. Paul Dorfman, Chair of Nuclear Consulting Group and Research Fellow at SPRU University of Sussex, UK.

Register now to join us live on Zoom, or watch the livestream on YouTube or Twitter. Can't make it? Register anyway to receive the recording after the event.

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    Samuel Lawrence Foundation
    PO Box F, Del Mar, CA 92014

     

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SAMUEL LAWRENCE FOUNDATION

Connecting our communities in science, the arts, education,
and beyond

2020 ACCOMPLISMENTS

Our mission is bigger than San Onofre

DIRECT PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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Samuel Lawrence Foundation

- 2 new board members brought on to the board of directors
- Smooth transition to a work from home arrangement
- 3x increase in social media engagement across platforms. Follow us!
- Elevating Indigenous voices and expanding diversity, equity and inclusion in our programs and messaging

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San Onofre & Beyond

- 2,655 individual virtual actions taken by residents
- 27 News outlets covering San Onofre
- 2nd annual Songs for SONGS event at the Belly Up
- 316 Oceanside High School students learned about nuclear waste in class
- 92 Oceanside High teachers educated by colleagues on San Onofre Radioactive Waste
- 5 video presentations (KOCT, SEI Green Energy Careers, Lessons from COVID, San Diego Earth Day, and video animation)

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Head Start Movement

- Developed a growth plan for the program expansion
- 2 counties engaged in the program (San Bernardino and Ventura)
- Piloted virtual dance lessons and continued delivering services through remote dance lessons

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Climate Resilience Initiative

- Joined the San Diego Green New Deal Alliance
- Studied the opportunity to reach 100% renewable energy in Puerto Rico
- Charted a path forward to amplify the work and voices of Puerto Rican Activists

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