Blogs

Los Angeles County is embarking on a transformative journey to fundamentally reimagine its approach to justice through a groundbreaking “Care First, Jail Last” initiative that prioritizes community-based care over incarceration. After two decades of addressing jail overcrowding, the County has committed to closing Men’s Central Jail (MCJ) while simultaneously building a robust network of community … Continued

Bernalillo County, New Mexico is working to preserve agricultural land and expand access to land-based opportunities. The County is partnering with FUSE for the first time to accomplish this goal, where a FUSE Executive Fellow will spend 12 months developing and implementing strategic recommendations to strengthen landowner-grower connections, enhancing public outreach, and supporting inclusive engagement … Continued

As Salt Lake City sets its sights on a cleaner, more sustainable future, it is crucial to recognize that this transformation must be inclusive, ensuring historically excluded communities are at the forefront of the city’s green workforce development strategy. Climate change and air pollution have disproportionately affected Black, Indigenous, and communities of color. They must … Continued

The City of San Leandro is focused on building residents’ resilience to climate change through inclusive, community-driven pathways. As part of this strategy, it aims to plant 5,000 trees on both public and private property and engage local community organizations to become resilience hubs. In this partner highlight, we interviewed Hoi-Fei Mok, the sustainability manager … Continued