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Literacy for Environmental Justice
Donate
A donation to LEJ is an investment in a healthy and just future for Southeast San Francisco. Donations from supporters like you, combined with grants from foundations and government agencies help cover all elements of our work.
Host a Fundraising Event
Share your passion for environmental stewardship and ecological health raising funds and celebrating with friends at the same time. If you’re interested in hosting a fundraising event please contact LeeAndrea Morton at leeandrea.morton@lejyouth.org.
Volunteer information below
More Ways to Give
Literacy for Environmental Justice can also receive support via matching gifts, stock or securities, Donor-Advised Funds, planned giving, charitable gift annuities, institutional development and corporate grants, and donated supplies or equipment.
If you’re interested in supporting LEJ with any of these gifts, please contact LeeAndrea Morton at leeandrea.morton@lejyouth.org
Eco-Steward Team-Building Workday
Literacy for Environmental Justice hosts a variety of groups including corporate, school, and other organizations for full day or half day volunteer programs. Our volunteer programs are held at our Candlestick Point Native Plant Nursery in Bayview, our satellite Nursery on Treasure Island, or in Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (CPSRA).
Volunteer activities include nursery maintenance, transplanting, Nursery and Environmental Justice Tour, and restoration at Sunrise Point, the land surrounding the new campsites at CPSRA.
Volunteer
Volunteers make a tangible and lasting impact on the land and community. Your support is critical to advancing ecological restoration and community development. Literacy for Environmental Justice (LEJ) hosts volunteer service programs for your school, company, church group and more! To schedule a service event, please contact LeeAndrea Morton at leeandrea.morton@lejyouth.org
Volunteer Events Offered By Request
We would love to host your volunteer group out at Candlestick Point State Recreation Area. Please contact leeandrea.morton@lejyouth.org for more information.
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area Restoration
Ongoing
In partnership with California State Park Foundation
Work with California State Park Foundation and LEJ as we restore the native ecology of Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (CPSRA). This habitat restoration project is a critical activity in providing wildlife habitat for people and critters to enjoy.
Volunteer efforts are focused on restoring the native ecology within Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (CPSRA). Activities include planting native plants, mulching to maintain the restoration area, prepping areas for planting, and removing invasive species. The minimum age for participation is 14. A parent or legal guardian must accompany anyone under 18 years old who attends the event.
