The first Not For Us, Without Us meetings have officially kicked off, and the response from the North Richmond community has been powerful. Over the past few weeks, residents have come together to share lived experiences, voice concerns, and imagine a future rooted in care, access, and community leadership. These early gatherings laid the foundation […]
The Just Transition program has been hosting informational discussions with groups of Richmond parents throughout September, leading up to California’s Clean Air Day on October 1. These sessions create opportunities for parents to learn about how local air quality affects public health, particularly for those with respiratory illnesses. Participants hear recommendations from experts and explore […]
Urban Tilth is excited to share that their finalized herbal kits are now being distributed to community members. To date, over 300 kits have been shared through Free Farm Stand locations, CSA boxes, and most recently at The Lot: Downtown Richmond Food Court (formerly MVP Market). The remaining bags will be delivered to schools across […]
Over the past month, the Free Farm Stand team has been hard at work—harvesting from garden beds, transplanting future free plant starts, and partnering with the Just Transition team to distribute herbal respiratory kits at every location. Community members are invited to stop by and see what’s being offered each week, Tuesday through Friday, starting […]
The herbal respiratory kits are nearly complete, with just a few final opportunities to help assemble them. Two kit-packing events will take place on July 1 and July 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the North Richmond farm, located in the backyard of the 411 property. Gratitude goes out to all the artists who […]
Welcome back to the Roots Run Deep Podcast! In this episode, our hosts are joined by Luna Angulo from Rich City Rays! The Rich City Rays are a group of organizers that hold actions on the water with kayaks. This conversation goes over the importance of grounding and connecting to our environment to be able […]
Urban Tilth send our deepest gratitude to Congressman John Garamendi and Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, for your fierce and courageous support of the North Richmond Resiliency Initiative. Yesterday they sent a powerful letter (see below) to the EPA Administrator concerning the threatened cancellation of the EPA Community Change Grant. And we also send our gratitude of […]
The team is making great strides toward completing their 520 Steam and Herb Blends, totaling 1,040 individual herb blend pouches! Previously referred to as the “Fire Kits,” these herb blends are crafted with a variety of herbs known for their ability to soothe respiratory system symptoms, including irritation and inflammation. In addition, they feature familiar […]
Last week, the Just Transition team, in collaboration with the Rich City Rays, hosted an informative emergency preparedness training at the farm. The event brought together community members to discuss essential on disaster readiness and mutual aid. Throughout the training, participants engaged in discussions about the significance of mutual aid networks in times of crisis, […]
Throughout 2024, the Just Transition team has been actively participating in key conversations focused on creating a more regenerative and sustainable world. Their ongoing commitment to this cause has led them to engage in various spaces where the central discussion revolves around a Just Transition. This initiative aims to create equitable and environmentally responsible futures […]
