NRLT Awarded Grant from The Starbucks Foundation
As part of The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants program, the Land Trust was selected to receive a $1,000 grant. This grant award is thanks to a nomination from local Starbucks partner (employee), Robert, a district manager in Blacksburg who recognized the work of the organization in the New River Valley.
Through this unique program, The Starbucks Foundation invites Starbucks partners to nominate a local organization in their community. Since 2019, more than 10,000 grants have been awarded to local organizations, amounting to more than $15 million.
The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants program supports grassroots, community-led nonprofit organizations through catalytic investments in the form of grants. Neighborhood Grants also help build sustained local impact and inspire increased partner (employee) engagement with nonprofit organizations that work in their communities.
“Our partners (employees) know their communities best, and have shared great insights about the organizations helping to uplift others in their neighborhoods, from supporting youth and families to fighting hunger and promoting environmental stewardship,” said Alicia Vermaele, executive director of The Starbucks Foundation. “Through our latest round of Neighborhood Grants, we’re proud to support local organizations nominated by Starbucks partners who make our communities stronger.”
Starbuck's partner and district manager, Robert, shared how he came to learn of the Land Trust's work. "Our last round of Starbucks Neighborhood Grant nominations included organizations that support conservation. In my research, I was impressed with NRLT’s impact since 2002, including parkland in Blacksburg (appreciative as a Blacksburg resident and parent of two school-age children), the story of the grassroots community-driven effort that inspired NRLT, and NRLT’s geographic footprint which matches almost all of my market.”
Learn more about the Neighborhood Grants program at Starbucks Stories.
The Starbucks Foundation
The Starbucks Foundation strengthens humanity by transforming lives across the world, with a focus on enabling community resiliency and prosperity and uplifting communities affected by disaster. Established in 1997, The Starbucks Foundation is a Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization under U.S. law. Learn more at Starbucks Stories.
