Reflections from Community

Testimonials from program participants & community members

A young woman with curly hair smiling, wearing a dark shirt and a zip-up jacket, standing against a textured wall, carrying a backpack.

“I have never encountered a space to openly speak about ecological grief in a supportive way. I left the space feeling so much lighter and comforted. This is such a valuable and timely gift.”

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Cailin

“It is rare to have a place to pause, to listen to, and then voice our grief, our hope, and our commitments. A clearly structured and safe space, while also holding it open format to be co-created.”

A woman sitting outdoors on a hilltop overlooking a river and vineyard-covered hills under a clear blue sky, smiling and wearing sunglasses and a patterned dress. 
Peter

“The future depends on groups like this - sitting and discussing uncomfortable conversations, collectively - so that no one feels lost, left behind, forgotten. 

Lauren
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“Gave me a sense of my own imperfection in the activism I am engaged in. "Am I doing enough?" What this question is really is, "Am I enough?" To accept today, right here and now, that my activism efforts are imperfectly perfect was, yes, healing for me.”

Self-portrait of a man with short dark hair and a goatee, wearing a red tank top, black backpack, and a neck gaiter, standing outdoors with a city skyline and water in the background. 
Jane

“I could not have asked for better guides during such a confusing time period in human history.”

Ethan
A man standing outdoors in front of a large, weathered concrete wall with visible cracks. He is dressed in a black jacket with a hood, a purple shirt underneath, and blue jeans. He is smiling and has his hands pressed together in front of his chest in a prayer-like pose.

“The community I found in this program set the bar for communities that I’ll seek out moving forward, not only to be a part of, but to cultivate in spaces and relationships I hold.”

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Patrick

“Companionship, trust, and partnership increased between my teammates and me. It was transformative.”

Amanda
A woman with glasses and curly hair in pigtails, smiling and wearing a white sweatshirt with a cake illustration, standing against a plain beige wall.

“Having space to process out loud helped me chip away at what I think is true and get closer to my own understanding of that truth.”

Man with dark hair and beard standing outdoors near a circular water fountain, with a young boy playing in the background, green trees, and cloudy sky. 
Elena

“A beautifully inclusive, tender way to approach and discuss a heady topic that can all too often feel overwhelming, and without solution. I don’t know if I would have gotten here without Liz’s gentle, yet methodical presence throughout.”

Michael
A woman with curly, light brown hair, wearing a red top, smiling indoors.

“Powerful and absolutely healing. I loved the structure and the space that was created to openly and honestly share our feelings thoughts and emotions.”

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Grenetta

“Liz really created a welcoming space to discuss and brainstorm. She is full of knowledge and information, but really allowed us to brainstorm and come up with our own ideas.”

Sarah