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March 20, 2026 at 12:27 AM

Spring with Acterra: Events, Electrification & EV Savings

19 March 2026 Earth Month Is Approaching: See How Our Team Is Celebrating Earth Month is almost here, and our Acterra team is getting ready to celebrate in ways that benefit both the planet and our communities. We’re exploring small everyday actions, hands-on projects, and ways to connect with o…

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February 19, 2026 at 11:04 PM

Remembering Phil Bobel, Community Impact Opportunities & Upcoming Events

19 February 2026Remembering Phil Bobel: Champion of Clean Water and Community It is with heavy hearts that we remember Phil Bobel, a long-time Acterra volunteer whose energy, humor, and dedication touched every corner of our community. Phil devoted his professional life to protecting our plan…

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January 15, 2026 at 10:02 PM

Celebrating Your Impact + Sustainable Living Showcase, EV Guidance & Air Quality Initiatives

15 January 2026 A Heartfelt Thank You: Celebrating Your Impact Dear Acterra Community, We are overwhelmed with gratitude and joy: Together, we raised $121,000 the last few weeks of 2025 —EXCEEDING our $100,000 matching goal! With our Board's match, that's $221,000 in total impact for Acterra's …

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

January 13, 2026 at 5:31 PM

WE DID IT! You Helped Us EXCEED Our $100K Match Goal!

Dear John, We are overwhelmed with gratitude and joy: Together, we raised $121,000—EXCEEDING our $100,000 matching goal! With our Board's match, that's $221,000 in total impact for Acterra's mission. Because of you, we're looking to 2026 through the lens of protecting our environmental educa…

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  Lauren Weston · [email protected]

January 8, 2026 at 8:22 PM

Extended Through Jan 31: Become a Founding Member of Acterra’s Climate Action Circle

We’re reaching out with a quick update and some good news from Acterra. We’ve extended the Founding Member Special Offer for The Climate Action Circle ([link removed] through January 31, 2026. This is the final opportunity to join as a 55th Anniversary Founding Member and receive permanent rec…

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

December 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM

FINAL 39 HOURS: $15,000 Left to Match—We Need You NOW

Dear John, This is it. We have 39 hours left to unlock $15,000 in Board matching funds before they disappear. Current Status:✓ $85,000 raised (matched to $170,000)$15,000 in matching funds is STILL AVAILABLEDEADLINE: December 31st at 11:59 PM Translation: We're leaving money on the table. …

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

December 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM

FINAL 39 HOURS: $15,000 Left to Match—We Need You NOW

Dear John, This is it. We have 39 hours left to unlock $15,000 in Board matching funds before they disappear. Current Status:✓ $85,000 raised (matched to $170,000)$15,000 in matching funds is STILL AVAILABLEDEADLINE: December 31st at 11:59 PM Translation: We're leaving money on the table. …

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

December 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM

We're Over Halfway There—Help Us Unlock the Full $100K Match!

Dear John, Amazing news: Thanks to donors like you, we've raised $76,500 toward our $100,000 Board matching challenge—that's $153,000 in total impact! But we're running out of time. We have just 5 days left to unlock the full match and raise the $200,000 we need to avoid operational cuts an…

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

December 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM

INCREDIBLE NEWS: Every Dollar You Give Will Be DOUBLED (up to $100K)

Dear John, I'm writing with news that transforms our crisis into an extraordinary opportunity. Our Board of Directors has pledged to match every donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000. This means your $50 becomes $100. Your $500 becomes $1,000. Your $5,000 becomes $10,000. And together,…

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December 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM

Team Acterra Shares What Made This Year Great; Last-Chance Rebates & Acterra’s Team Emergency Kits Revealed

18 December 2025Team Acterra Reflects on What Made This Year Special December is a time for reflection. So, we asked our team: What's your favorite accomplishment from this year? Here's what they said: Lourdes, Grants Manager: "My most fulfilling professional moment was submitting all thos…

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  Lauren Weston · [email protected]

December 8, 2025 at 8:37 PM

Become a Founding Member by December 31 | The Climate Action Circle

A few days ago, I shared the challenges that Acterra - and so many organizations in our field - are facing: funding delays, ripple effects across the environmental sector, and the difficult decisions ahead. Your responses reminded me of something I’ve always believed: when our community comes togeth…

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

December 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM

Your Support Needed Now More Than Ever - Help Acterra Close Our Year Strong

Dear John, I'm writing to share the challenges we're facing and the critical importance of your support right now. The Reality We're Navigating: Acterra is feeling the impact of a dramatically shifting landscape. Federal support for environmental organizations has diminished significantly, cr…

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  Acterra's EcoHappenings News · [email protected]

November 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM

Put Down Your Sad Desk Lunch, It's the FOOD Issue; Speak Up for Transit!; Could There BE Any More Rebates in This Email?!

21 November 2025Welcome to the Snack Parade: We're Bringing Farmers and Schools Together to Nourish Our Kids “Mister Farmer Tony” (cute nickname origin story forthcoming), like most of us, has faced a few things in his life that left him nervous. He’s a 3rd+ generation farmer who spent his life…

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October 31, 2025 at 1:26 AM

Hold On to Your Converse, Our Students Are Making ZINES; Defend Reach Codes in a City Near You; Even MORE Rebates Than Our Last Email!

30 October 2025The Kids Are Alright: Acterra's ASAP Students Feeling old and jaded? World getting you down? Well, zip up your Pearl Jam hoodie or throw on your dancing bears tie-dye tee (we at Acterra are welcoming of ALL generations of musical tastes) and curl up for a read about zines (yes, zi…

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

October 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM

Your Neighbors Are Leading the Climate Fight. Join Them.

Dear John, Right now, while climate action stalls in Washington, something powerful is happening in Bay Area neighborhoods. Families are ditching gas appliances for electric heat pumps. Local farms are rebuilding healthy soil. Young people are becoming climate leaders. This isn't happening bec…

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October 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM

The Long and Winding Road: Acterra - 1970 to 2025; Speak Up in Support of Zero Emission Appliance Standards; So. Many. Rebates!

16 October 2025We've Come a Long Way, Baby. You + Acterra = 55 Years of Change. 1970. What a wild time. It was the first year you could legally ride across the Golden Gate on a bicycle. (Although I'm sure we have some rebel cyclists on this list!) It's when you first heard "Houston, we hav…

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  Wendy Chou, Acterra · [email protected]

October 7, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Fall Advocacy Updates

Advocacy Updates from Acterra * * Action Alert * * Speak Up in Support of Zero Emission Appliance Standards The Bay Area Air District's Rules 9-4 and 9-6 seek to protect public health across the region by limiting the amount of nitrogen oxide (NOx) pollution that can be generated by newly pu…

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

September 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM

Fight Climate Deniers with Community Action

Dear John, At a time when national leaders are working to dismantle climate protections, silence scientists, and halt renewable energy projects, the urgency of Acterra’s mission has never been clearer. Climate denial may dominate in Washington, but here in the Bay Area, Acterra is building a …

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September 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM

What the Frunk? Trading in Your Old Car for an EV; Young Professionals, We Need You!; E-xciting Electrification Events.

18 September 2025You Got a Gas Car, I Got a Ticket to Cleaner Air: Retiring Your Older ICE Car for an EV In our last EcoHappenings ([link removed] we heard from 3 young people who had, with help from Acterra and our many MANY workshops ([link removed] consults ([link removed] and events ([li…

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August 29, 2025 at 9:44 PM

All About EVs: This Issue Puts the E in EcoHappenings...

29 August 2025Electric Youth: When Your First Car, Ever, is an EV If you've browsed an issue or two of EcoHappenings (P.S. Thanks for reading! Did we mention that you look dashing as you scroll emails today?), you've heard all about our EV Financial Incentive Clinics, our EV 101 workshops and our …

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August 11, 2025 at 11:42 PM

Demystifying the Green@Home Tour Host Experience, Rooftop Solar Fights Back, Protecting Our Farmers.

11 August 2025 Bob hangs out with his 2500 gallon rainwater tank ([link removed] Up to Showcase Your Home ([link removed] Tickets for the Green@Home: Marin Home Tour "Watt" About Bob: Demystifying the Green@Home Tour Hosts If you've found yourself wandering through an upgraded home i…

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July 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM

Speak Out This Summer, Remembering a Dear Friend, Green Homeowners Needed!

10 July 2025 Image: "This is Not Fine" by KC Green "Unless Someone Like You Cares a Whole Awful Lot..." (a.k.a Summer Advocacy for People Who Are OVER IT.) We get it. You're tired. You're reading every day about ::gestures broadly::. You feel overwhelmed. You want to help beyond your trusty reusa…

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM

What's happening with AB 306? and more advocacy updates

Advocacy Special Update from Acterra * * Action Alert * * Rally for BART and Caltrain in San Mateo County Bay Area transit faces dire cuts without San Mateo County's support for a regional funding measure. Join a rally at Millbrae Station (100 Serre Ave) from 5:30 - 6:30 PM on July 1. The tr…

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June 27, 2025 at 2:27 AM

NEW Green@Home Mini-Tour, Take Action to Save Local Transit, $10k Gift Match Ends Soon!

26 June 2025 Meet Greg (and Ember!), hosts of the NEW Green@Home Mini-Tour. We're excited to announce that Greg, one of our Green@Home Tour Hosts, is now leading monthly mini-tours ([link removed] of his home and ADU upgrades! These are intimate, small-group gatherings where you can see firsthand…

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

June 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM

Your Support Creates Hope (and Action!) in a Warming World

Dear John, Thank you for being part of Acterra’s vibrant and determined community. Whether you attended our recent spring event ([link removed] made a generous donation, or simply shared our mission with others, your involvement is helping to build a healthier, more just planet. As climate …

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June 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM

June Eco-events, The Fight for Clean Air, and a BIG Thank You!

5 June 2025 On Tuesday, June 3, Acterra headed to Sacramento for the launch announcement of the Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative (SMMI). We’re so proud to be part of it! What’s this program about? The SMMI is a first-of-its-kind program ([link removed] creating local solutions to improve…

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

May 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM

Your Gift is Key to Local Climate Action

Dear John, When you think about the future of climate impact under this administration, do you feel worried? If so, I understand. It is difficult to ignore that seven years ago, we sat in a similar place with President Trump and the government failing to lead on local climate action. Now, unfor…

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  Lauren Weston · [email protected]

March 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM

Celebrate 55 Years of Climate Action with Acterra – May 17 at Hidden Villa, Los Altos Hills

~ Register Now ([link removed] ~ We are proud to present a special edition of our 5th annual Promise to Our Planet, celebrating 55 years of climate action and community impact! This year’s event at Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills will be unlike any other, honoring Acterra’s legacy while loo…

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  Lauren Weston · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 11:25 PM

You're Invited! Join Us for Acterra’s 55th Anniversary Celebration at Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills on May 17

~ Register Now ([link removed] ~ Acterra’s Promise to Our Planet returns on May 17, and this year’s event will be truly special. Held at the breathtaking Hidden Villa in Los Altos Hills, this gathering will celebrate 55 years of climate action and community impact in the Bay Area. Saturday, M…

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

December 20, 2024 at 6:25 PM

Only 12 Days left? Last Chance to Double Your Impact

Hi John, We’re in the final stretch. Just 12 more days to double your impact! ([link removed] Every dollar you give will be matched. That means your donation could go twice as far in protecting the environment and creating sustainable living for future generations. Community members like you…

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

December 4, 2024 at 7:21 PM

There’s Still Time to Give - Make a Difference for Future Generations

Hi John, When I think about the future, I often imagine the world we’ll leave for the next generation. What will it look like for our children and grandchildren? Will they live on a planet that’s thriving, or will they be left to face the worst of climate change? It’s a scary and sobering reali…

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  Dennis Murphy · [email protected]

November 20, 2024 at 10:11 PM

You are Invited: WaterPalooza 2024 – A Deep Dive into Water and Climate Solutions

Acterra announces WaterPalooza! 2024 December 4th & 5th, 2024 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Sustainable Silicon Valley has joined Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet and SSV’s Water Program is now Acterra Water. While the name has changed, one thing remains constant: WaterPalooza! continues to gr…

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

November 14, 2024 at 10:34 PM

Why Wait? Make Your Gift Today and Double It!

Hi John, Thanks to generous supporters like you, Acterra has been able to create real, lasting change in the fight against climate change, like reducing carbon emissions in local communities and encouraging voters to support policies for local climate action. Today, we have a unique opportun…

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

October 29, 2024 at 6:26 PM

Your Gift will be Matched up to $20K: Impact the Future!

Hi John, As I think back over the last few months, and look ahead to the future for Acterra, I wanted to share a recent question from my daughter, Waverly: “Momma, what are you doing for the planet?” The question was not completely out of the blue (she was with me in New York for Climate Week…

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  Lauren Weston · [email protected]

September 26, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Join Us for Acterra’s Electric Home Tour 2024 – Explore Electrified Homes Near You!

Registration Now Open for the Electric Home Tour 2024: Join Us to See How Your Neighbors Electrified Their Homes! We’re excited to invite you to Acterra’s Electric Home Tour 2024, happening on Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Homes across San Mateo and Santa Clara Countie…

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  Lauren Weston · [email protected]

September 4, 2024 at 5:54 PM

Electric Home Tour 2024: Showcase Your Electrified Home and Inspire the Community!

Applications Is Open for the Electric Home Tour 2024: Showcase Your Electrified Home and Inspire the Community! Acterra is excited to announce our Electric Home Tour 2024! This year's tours will showcase a range of electrified homes in the Peninsula and South Bay neighborhoods. At Electric Home…

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

August 27, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Let’s Plan A Future Together this Make-A-Will Month

Dear John, As summer winds down and I reflect on the time spent outdoors with my daughters, I’ve been thinking a lot about the future — both personally and in terms of the lasting impact we can make together for our planet. At Acterra, we’ve always believed in the strength of community action, f…

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  Lauren Weston · [email protected]

July 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Big News: Acterra has acquired Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV)

Latest News from Acterra! Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet has acquired Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV) We are excited to announce that Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet has acquired Sustainable Silicon Valley (SSV), effective July 1, 2024. This acquisition brings together two organiz…

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

June 30, 2024 at 4:10 PM

We've Reached Our Matching Gift Goal – Let's Finish the Fiscal Year Strong!

Dear John, Thanks to the incredible support from our donors, we have successfully reached our $25,000 matching gift goal! Generosity in this campaign has truly doubled the impact of our efforts, and we couldn't be more grateful. While we celebrate this achievement, today marks the last day of our …

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

June 25, 2024 at 6:50 PM

5 Days Left to Double Your Impact: Donate by June 30!

Dear John, Our $25,000 matching gift campaign is nearing its end, and we need your support to reach our goal. Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar. There are just a 5 days left until June 30th to take advantage of this incredible opportunity to double the climate impact of your generos…

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

June 10, 2024 at 11:34 PM

Join Us in Creating a Healthy Planet: Donate by June 30!

Dear John, Acterra is in the midst of a $25,000 matching gift campaign, and we need your support to reach our goal. Every dollar you donate will be matched, doubling the climate impact of your generosity. This means that a $50 gift becomes $100, $100 becomes $200, and so on. As we approach…

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

May 15, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Double Your Impact with Acterra: Your Donation Matched Dollar for Dollar up to $25,000!

Dear John, As I face a summer full of camps and swimming lessons, I wanted to center my gratitude for our intentional participation in the world around us-and I know you do too. As a dedicated supporter of environmental causes, your commitment to creating a sustainable future has been inspiring. …

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

March 29, 2024 at 11:05 PM

Heartfelt Thanks For Joining Us For Promise to Our Planet

Thank you for joining us for Promise to Our Planet! "At the Tipping Point" explored the dynamics of complex systems, emphasizing that even small efforts could spark monumental change, altering the fate of our planet. Our event was a collective call to action, encouraging each of us to be the smal…

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  Lauren Weston · [email protected]

March 14, 2024 at 8:06 PM

Share Your Feedback: Join BayREN Single Family Program Redesign Focus Group Discussion

Shape the Future: Join Us for BayREN's Single Family Program Redesign Feedback Sessions The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) is a collaboration of the nine Bay Area counties and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) focused on promoting energy efficiency and resilience in buil…

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  Lauren Weston · [email protected]

March 6, 2024 at 8:28 PM

Promise to Our Planet great keynote speakers, poetry reading, and more

~ Register Now ([link removed] ~ Acterra is proud to host the 4th annual standout community-building event, Promise to Our Planet, with the theme "At the Tipping Point." Thursday March 21, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:30 PM at Cooley Landing Education Center in East Palo Alto Together, we will …

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  Lauren Weston · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 11:49 PM

Promise to Our Planet: Announcing our Champions of Promise

~ Register Now ([link removed] ~ Join Acterra on March 21, 2024, at Cooley Landing Education Center in East Palo Alto for a standout community-building event, "Promise to Our Planet," centered around the theme "At the Tipping Point." Engage in discussions on current climate tipping points wit…

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  Lauren Weston · [email protected]

February 6, 2024 at 8:37 PM

Promise to Our Planet: Submit a Nomination & Register for the Event

LAST CALL FOR NOMINATIONS This is the final week to submit your applications or nominations for the Champions of Promise Awards Ceremony, scheduled to take place during our "Promise to Our Planet" in-person benefit on March 21, 2024. If you or someone you're acquainted with has significant…

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  Lauren Weston · [email protected]

January 23, 2024 at 6:58 PM

Champions of Promise Awards: Submit a Nomination

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Acterra invites your application or nomination(s) for the Champions of Promise Awards Ceremony to be held at our “Promise to Our Planet” in-person benefit on March 21, 2024. Whether you are a climate champion yourself or if you know someone deserving of this recognition,…

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Last Chance to Power a Greener Community – Acterra Donation Reminder

Dear John, As the year is ending, I want to tell you about a special chance to help Acterra before the tax deduction deadline. Acterra is all about people working together to combat climate change. Together, we promote a greener and cleaner community. In 2023, we promoted green homes, electrif…

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  Lauren Weston, Acterra · [email protected]

December 26, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Time is Running Out – Maximize Your Impact for a Greener Community

Dear John, As the year 2023 wraps up, I want to tell you about a special chance to help Acterra before the tax deduction deadline. Thanks to a generous matching grant, every $1 you donate will have double the impact, up to $20,000. This month is the best time to show your support. Acterra is…

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