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July/August Newsletter VISTA Program Update: We’re official! Sustaining Way was approved as an Americorp VISTA host! AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is an anti-poverty program that provides full-time service members to nonprofit organizations and local agencies that serve low-income communities. The program’s purpose is to strengthen efforts to eliminate poverty by encouraging people …
This beautiful watercolor painting of Annie’s House was painted by Ava, a youth from our community, who also helped us repair the center art piece in the garden. We love the attention to detail, even down to the solar panels! Thank you Ava! Become a 2022 Steward Fellow We are looking for 8-10 Nicholtown high …
March/April Newsletter Meet our newest team members! Reyn Wills is our Marketing and Development intern for this spring. She was born in North Carolina, but has also lived in Mexico and Italy. She is currently studying at Greenville Technical College but plans to transfer to a four year university in the fall to pursue a …
We have developed and finalized our strategic plan for the next five years. Through this process we have refined our goals and created formal values. We specified our goals and expected outcomes which could develop into long term success and community assets. We have 5 broad goals which are broken down. Our first goal is …
Sustaining Way receives Upstate Forever’s 2021 ForeverGreen Award. We were recognized in the Environmental Equity and Justice Category. The director of Upstate Forever, Andrea Cooper, said ” We are proud to recognize the commitment of each of these individuals and organizations to celebrating and protecting our region’s rich natural resources, and ensuring future generations have …
Sustaining Way Wins Upstate Forever’s ForeverGreen Award Read More »
2020 Program Highlights Creating sustainable communities through education, collaboration & advocacy. New Programs & Advocacy Launched “Meals and masks” & Housing security initiatives! Served over 150 weekly through Meals & Masks initiative Forged new initiatives with the City of Greenville, Project Host and the Nicholtown Neighborhood Association People Development Improved coordinator & Youth experience 100% …
2020 Program Highlights and Our Top Ten Priorities in 2021 Read More »
Sustaining Way Announces New Values As part of our strategic planning Sustaining Way has created a set of values we uphold. These will guide us now and in our future growth. Our organization, staff, and programming will champion these values in the communities we serve. Thriving Together We believe that sustainability starts with the purposeful …
Sustaining Way’s New Mission and Vision Sustaining Way has been going through strategic planning to set our path forward for the next several years. We are excited to announce our revised Mission and Vision to reflect who we are as an organization and guide our future. Vision: A world where all neighborhoods, people and nature …
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to Justice everywhere.” -Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In anticipation of celebrating the life and the legacy of Dr. King, we are moved synergistically in the midst of the recent civil and political unrest in our nation’s Capitol. We are guided by the timeless words of wisdom of one …
Sustaining Way & SCIPL Call for Unity, Service, and LOVE Read More »
Sustaining Way Founder, Rick Joye, was featured on Solar Tribune. The organization works to educate and advocate for solutions to address climate change. They provide resources for people to make the switch to renewable energy like solar panels. Solar Tribune supports individual, government, and corporate action. “As an individual, it can be overwhelming if you’ve …
Education and Advocacy is Key When Switching to a Sustainable Lifestyle Read More »