Equity Organizations
We Admire
Our Student Team of Sustainability Ambassadors curates this collection of inspiring organizations that are leading on climate justice, community building, and youth engagement.
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Image from Washington Bus Education Fund's first-ever Youth Climate Assembly (2025).
EQUITY ORGANIZATIONS WE ADMIRE (in alphabetical order)
Alianza
Alianza Americas is an inspiring nonprofit network of Latin American immigrant-led organizations. They work to create an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable way of life for migrant communities. Join them in their mission to address systemic inequities and amplify migrant-led initiatives by getting involved with their youth leadership development, advocacy training, and community organizing!
Bascillica
Bio
Basilica Bio is an important nonprofit organization working at the intersection of biology and social justice. They work hard and creatively to connect communities to science through education and community-led research. They run several youth-based programs that you can join that teach climate and food systems! They also provide food distribution alongside lessons on environmental justice and bioremediation.
Black Star Farmers
Black Star Farmers work hard to uplift Black and Indigenous values through land and food sovereignty and as they work towards their mission of collective land stewardship, mutual aid, education, and direct and powerful action. The program hosts a Black Lives Memorial Garden you can sign up for as an active community hub! This community works toward food distribution and political education for building unity amongst oppressed communities.
Burien Environmental Science Center
The Environmental Science Center’s mission is to promote environmental stewardship and academic achievement through science-based education in south King County! They have youth serving programs that approach education through active learning in programs such as Climate Heroes, Salmon Heroes, and Teacher Professional Development Program. They are creative and fun as they explore solutions to environmental problems. Sign up for their lessons!