Oak Hill Fund

TO INCORPORATE A HOLISTIC STRATEGY OF SOLAR AND PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PRINCIPLES INTO PHASE 2 OF FRIENDSHIP COURT'S REDEVELOPMENT: RESIDENTIALSOLAR ELECTRIC ARRAYS (200-250KW CAPACITY) AND PASSIVE HOUSE ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSTRUCTION.

TO INCORPORATE A HOLISTIC STRATEGY OF SOLAR AND PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PRINCIPLES INTO PHASE 2 OF FRIENDSHIP COURT'S REDEVELOPMENT: RESIDENTIALSOLAR ELECTRIC ARRAYS (200-250KW CAPACITY) AND PASSIVE HOUSE ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSTRUCTION.

TO RESTORE THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT TO ITS NATIVE RANGE, SPECIFICALLY TO SUPPORT THE RECURRENT GENOMIC SELECTION (RGS) PROGRAM IN WHICH BIOINFORMATIC TECHNIQUES ARE USED TO MAXIMIZE MULTIPLE COMPLEX TRAITS AT THE SAME TIME.

TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE 2026 REEF HEALTH REPORT CARD: 1) CONVENING THE REGIONAL PARTNERS MEETING; 2) ANALYZING THE AGRRA DATA; 3) PRODUCING THE REPORT CARD; 4) COORDINATING SIMULTANEOUS LAUNCH EVENTS ACROSS FOUR MAR COUNTRIES; 5) OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATION; AND 6) EXPANDING HRHP'S INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY.

GENERAL SUPPORT

TO EXPAND ABORTION ACCESS IN VIRGINIA BY 1) PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND LOGISTICAL ASSISTANCE TO ABORTION SEEKERS AND 2) FUNDING THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF TWO CALLER SUPPORT EMPLOYEES.

1) TO ACCELERATE THE RETIREMENT OF THE REMAINING COAL-FIRED POWER PLANTS IN THEIR SIX STATES THROUGH ADVOCACY AT STATE UTILITY COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS; 2) TO PREVENT EXPANSION OF GAS INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH COMMISSION ADVOCACY, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND LITIGATION; 3) TO EXPAND SOLAR, BATTERY STORAGE, AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY THROUGH COMMISSION AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY; AND 4) IN COOPERATION WITH LOCAL PARTNERS AND STATE GOVERNMENTS, TO LEVERAGE AND DEFEND CLEAN ENERGY OPPORTUNITIES, SUCH AS HOME ENERGY REBATES AND SOLAR FOR ALL GRANTS, FROM FEDERAL CLIMATE CHANGE LEGISLATION.

CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE A TO Z FUND WHICH PROVIDES GRANTS TO TEACHERS FOR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL'S BUDGET.

CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE A TO Z FUND WHICH PROVIDES GRANTS TO TEACHERS FOR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL'S BUDGET.

CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE RESPONSIBLE SEX EDUCATION INSTITUTE (RSEI) WHICH PROVIDES INTENTIONAL AND COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION.

TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A PROFESSIONAL TEAM DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SUPPORT TO CALLERS SEEKING ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING AN ABORTION.

CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE RESPONSIBLE SEX EDUCATION INSTITUTE (RSEI) WHICH PROVIDES INTENTIONAL AND COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION.

TO HELP FLORIDIANS WITH LOGISTICAL AND FINANCIAL BARRIERS ACCESS THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE THEY NEED, INCLUDING ABORTION, MISCARRIAGE TREATMENT, AND LARCS.

TO COORDINATE THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY ON CLEAN WATER AND CLIMATE AND ENERGY GOALS BY FACILITATING STRATEGIC ACTION (INCLUDING THE COMMON AGENDA BRIEFING BOOK), PROVIDING A CONSTANT CONSERVATION PRESENCE IN RICHMOND, AND SERVING AS A RESOURCE AND COMMUNICATIONS HUB FOR OUR PARTNERS.

TO SUPPORT THE ACCESS BRIDGE INITIATIVE, CREATED TO FILL GAPS IN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS (EDS) ACROSS THE US, ESPECIALLY IN COMMUNITIES WITH LIMITED ACCESS. THROUGH THE ACCESS BRIDGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, ED CLINICIANS LEARN IN A COHORT HOW TO IMPLEMENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES IN THEIR EDS. GRANT FUNDS WOULD SUPPORT FELLOWS IN SOUTHEASTERN STATES TO IMPLEMENT PROTOCOLS AND DEMONSTRATE TO PEERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND POLICY MAKERS THAT 1) REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN THE ED IS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE, 2) CONTRACEPTION IS AN ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE SERVICE, AND 3) MEDICATION ABORTION IS A SAFE OPTION IN STATES WHERE IT'S LEGAL, AND 4) THIS CARE IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE ED.

TO FUND VIRGINIA MERCURY'S ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT REPORTER.

TO PARTNER WITH HARRISONBURG NONPROFIT, GIVESOLAR, TO INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON 53 HABITAT HOMES ACROSS THREE AFFILIATES (VIRGINIA (14), MARYLAND (1), TENNESSEE (1)). THE PROGRAM USES A LEASE MODEL THROUGH WHICH HABITAT VIRGINIA INSTALLS AND OWNS THE PANELS FOR THE FIRST TEN YEARS. OWNERSHIP IS THEN TRANSFERRED TO THE HOMEOWNER. SAVINGS OF $14,000 - $30,000 ARE EXPECTED OVER THE 25-YEAR LIFE OF THE PANELS.

TO SUPPORT CALLERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY SEEKING ABORTION CARE LATER THAN 20 WEEKS IN PREGNANCY: DCAF WORKS WITH LOCAL CLINICS TO TO ENSURE FUNDING GAPS ARE "FULLY CLOSED OR CLOSED ENOUGH THAT THE PATIENT WILL NOT BE TURNED AWAY OR DENIED CARE."

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PATIENTS SEEKING LEGAL ABORTION, EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION, AND ABORTION PILLS BY MAIL IN SOUTHEAST STATES.

TO SUPPORT THE SOLAR BRIDGE PROGRAM, WHICH WILL PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO HELP LMI SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS IN CHARLOTTESVILLE AND ALBEMARLE COUNTY AFFORD ROOFTOP SOLAR. ASSISTANCE WILL BE IN THE FORM OF MINI-GRANTS FOR INSTALLATION AND ROOF REPAIRS, FILLING THE GAP BETWEEN THE COMBINED INCENTIVES OF SOLAR FOR ALL AND THE IRA AND THE COST OF INSTALLATION.

TO ENSURE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS ARE REALIZED THROUGH THE WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION RECONSIDERATION PROCESS REQUIRED BY THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS DECISION ON THE LICENSE GRANTED BY THE FERC TO CONSTELLATION ENERGY FOR OPERATION OF THE CONOWINGO DAM.

TO SUPPORT WORK WITH PARTNERS TO: 1) BUILD COMMUNITY CAPACITY FOR SUSTAINABLE WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT; 2) EXPAND ACCESS TO ACCURATE, TIMELY, WATER QUALITY DATA TO GUIDE PRIORITIES AND MEASURE PROGRESS; 3) CONVENE KEY STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS THE REGION TO ENCOURAGE TRANSPARENT, SCIENCE-BASED DECISION-MAKING.

TO SUPPORT BACTERIA MONITORING PROGRAMS, COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING, AND GRANTWRITING CONSULTANTS, AND WORK RELATED TO THE RELICENSING OF THE CONOWINGO DAM.

TO SUPPORT AN INTEGRATED PROGRAM TO REDUCE LAND-BASED SOURCES OF MARINE POLLUTION IN THE BAY ISLANDS OF HONDURAS THROUGH EDUCATION, CITIZEN SCIENCE, AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION.

TO SUPPORT THE DEPLOYMENT OF AND IMPROVED ACCESS TO MODERN GRID TECHNOLOGIES (SOLAR, BATTERY STORAGE, ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EVS)) FOR RURAL, LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME (LMI), COASTAL FLOOD-PRONE, AND FAITH-BASED COMMUNITIES IN VIRGINIA. WORK WILL INCLUDE 1) HOSTING A SWITCH TOGETHER CAMPAIGN IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA; 2) DEVELOPING A RESILIENCY CENTER PROJECT MODEL FOR FAITH-BASED COMMUNITIES; 3) LAUNCHING A RURAL ORGANIZING PROGRAM; 4) PREPARING TO IMPLEMENT SOLAR FOR ALL, 5) EXPANDING HELP DESK RESOURCES; AND 6) BUILDING THEIR ADVOCACY MOVEMENT.

TO CONTINUE VIRGINIA'S CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION BY 1) HELPING TO DECARBONIZE UTILITIES OF EVERY SIZE WHILE ALSO USING THE CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLES AT RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL SCALES; 2) DEFEATING NEW INVESTMENTS IN FOSSIL FUELS INCLUDING DOMINION'S GAS-CONVERSION AND BUILDOUT PLANS AS WELL AS PIPELINES AND OTHER PROJECTS PROPOSED BY PRIVATE DEVELOPERS.

TO SUPPORT PHASE II OF THE MANCHESTER NEIGHBORHOOD RESILIENCE PROJECT- A MULTIPHASE EFFORT TO TRANSFORM A 1930S SCHOOL BUILDING INTO A CLIMATE-NEUTRAL COMMUNITY SPACE FOR ARTS, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY. PHASE II INCLUDES ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION ALONG WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE BUILDING.

TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE AT THE STATE LEVEL BY 1) BRINGING DATA CENTERS TO THE FOREFRONT OF CLIMATE DISCUSSION; 2) BUILDING THE PRO-SOLAR MOVEMENT, ELIMINATING SOLAR BANS AND CREATING SOLAR INCENTIVES FOR LOCALITIES; 3) STOPPING CURRENT FOSSIL FUEL PROPOSALS AND EMPOWERING REGULATORS TO PREVENT FOSSIL FUEL BUILDOUT; AND 4) EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE NEED FOR PUBLIC FUNDING OF STATEWIDE ECLECTIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

TO COVER THE COSTS OF CLINIC SERVICES THAT PROVIDE FREE BIRTH CONTROL TO CLIENTS, ENABLING CLINIC PARTNERS OF THREE A STEP AHEAD AFFILIATES TO OFFER A RANGE OF CONTRACEPTIVE OPTIONS AT NO COST TO INDIVIDUALS.

TO SUPPORT THE SALARY OF THE BILLING & CODING AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE COORDINATOR AND FORTIFY CHOICES' INTERNAL PATIENT ASSISTANCE FUND, EXPANDING ACCESS TO SAFE, AFFORDABLE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES.

TO SUPPORT 1) RESEARCH INTO CORAL RESTORATION METHODS, 2) COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH TO DISSEMINATE RESULTS AND EDUCATE ON TECHNIQUES, AND 3) PATROLS AND SURVEILLANCE.

TO 1) EQUIP LATINES AS REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH CONTINUED BASEBUILDING, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND NARRATIVE CHANGE STRATEGIES; 2) EDUCATE ON HOW ABORTION BANS IMPACT LATINES AND IM/MIGRANTS AND EMPOWER LATINES TO ADVOCATE FOR REFORMS ROOTED IN RESPECT FOR BODILY AUTONOMY AND AGENCY, AND 3) STRENGTHEN ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO BEST SUPPORT STAFF.

TO ACCELERATE PROGRESS TOWARD THE BAY TMDL AND AGREEMENT GOALS THROUGH FOUR INITIATIVES: 1) REDUCING DIRECT LOADING TO SURFACE WATERS BY INCREASING RATES OF COMPLIANCE; 2) CONTROLLING AMMONIA EMISSIONS AT THE SOURCE; 3) RESTORING THE CONOWINGO'S RESERVOIR; AND 4) PROMOTING THE PROTECTION OF TIDAL WETLANDS AND RIPARIAN BUFFERS.

TO SUPPORT 1) PROVIDER AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION (E.G. CONTRACEPTIVE COUNSELING, COMPREHENSIVE PREGNANCY OPTIONS, AND REPRODUCTIVE COERCION), 2) TABLING AT LOCAL AND REGIONAL EVENTS SUCH AS HEALTH FAIRS AND BRIDGE DAY, 3) DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATURE, SAFER SEX MATERIALS, AND EC, AND 4) YEAR-ROUND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES.

TO SUPPORT THEIR MANY INITIATIVES TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE JAMES RIVER, INCLUDING: 1) ADVOCACY FOR STATE FUNDING FOR NATURAL RESOURCES AND EDUCATING NEW LAWMAKERS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY JAMES RIVER; 2) ENGAGING IN POLICY AND ON-THE-GROUND PROJECTS TO PROMOTE BMPS ON FARMLAND; 3) SCALING UP COASTAL RESILIENCY WORK THROUGH THE LIVING SHORELINE COLLABORATIVE; 4) IMPLEMENTING POLICIES AND ON-THE-GROUND PROJECTS TO ADDRESS STORMWATER RUNOFF, AND OTHER WORK RELATED TO PFAS, BACTERIA POLLUTION, COAL ASH, MUSSELS, VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS, AND MIGRATORY FISH SPECIES.

IN EARLY 2025, ENERGY NEW NETWORK'S FULL TEAM WILL MERGE WITH CANARY MEDIA AND CONTINUE THEIR SOUTHEAST REPORTING PROGRAM AIMING TO 1) PRODUCE 60 ARTICLES PER YEAR COVERING CLEAN ENERGY ISSUES WITH PARTICULAR FOCUS ON NC AND VA; 2) CONTINUE PRODUCING SEN AND GROW ITS AUDIENCE, 3) TRACK REPUBLICATIONS AND OTHER OUTCOMES RESULTING IN FOUR NARRATIVE CASE STUDIES DEMONSTRATING THEIR IMPACT.

TO PROVIDE PRACTICAL SUPPORT (TRANSPORTATION, LODGING, FOOD, ETC.) FOR AT LEAST NINETY PEOPLE SEEKING ABORTION ASSISTANCE IN FLORIDA.

TO 1) ENHANCE TARGETED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DELIVERY FOR LANDOWNERS TO RESTORE LONGLEAF PINE, 2) EXPAND AND UPDATE THE ARCGIS FIELD APP AND ONLINE DASHBOARD TO INCLUDE LONGLEAF TREE PLANTING, 3) DEVELOP A STRATEGIC OUTREACH AND ANALYSIS AND WORK PLAN TO PROACTIVELY ENGAGE KNOWN AND NEW LANDOWNERS IN PRIORITY LANDSCAPES, AND 4) DEVELOP A LONGLEAF BIODIVERSITY CREDIT MODEL TO GUIDE A FUTURE MARKET BASED ON PROVEN PROTOCOLS.

TO SUPPORT BOTH GENERAL OPERATIONS AND FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS, WHICH INCLUDE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS, UNPERMITTED DISCHARGES, INVESTIGATION OF AND RESPONSES TO POLLUTION HAZARDS IDENTIFIED THROUGH PATROLLING, AND OUTREACH TO AND MOBILIZATION OF MEMBERS AND IMPACTED COMMUNITIES.

TO SUPPORT THEIR SELF-MANAGED ABORTION CAMPAIGN IN SOUTHEASTERN STATES. WORK WILL INCLUDE: 1) HOSTING SMALL HOUSE PARTIES WHERE AN EXPERIENCED TRAINER EDUCATES ON THE USE OF ABORTION PILLS AND SHARES UPDATES ON CURRENT POLITICAL AND LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE AREA, 2) ONLINE ORGANIZING ACTIVITIES TO SHARE THE WHO PROTOCOL, 3) DIRECT ACTIONS, SUCH AS PROTESTING, COUNTER-PROTESTING, WHEATPASTING, ET AL., TO SHOW THE IMPORTANCE OF FIGHTING FOR ABORTION ACCESS AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE.

TO SUPPORT THE SOLAR INSTALLATION AT ONE HAWAII APARTMENTS, A NEW 70-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN WASHINGTON, DC.

TO PROVIDE A WEEK'S WORTH OF GROCERIES TO ANYONE WHO COMES TO THE PANTRY FOR HELP. EACH HOUSEHOLD IS PROVIDED A WEEK'S WORTH OF GROCERIES INCLUDING EGGS, MILK, MEAT OR ALTERNATE PROTEIN, BREAD, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.

TO PROMOTE ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA BY COVERING ABORTION CLINIC APPOINTMENT COSTS FOR PATIENTS WHO CANNOT AFFORD CARE.

TO SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES WORKING TO LOWER THEIR CARBON FOOTPRINT AND OPERATING COSTS BY PROVIDING LOW OR NO-COST TECHNICAL EXPERTISE. SPECIFICALLY TO 1) PROVIDE MINI-GRANTS FOR ENERGY-SAVING PROJECTS; 2) SET UP BILLCAPTURE ON THEIR ENERGYCAP PLATFORM TO HELP DEMONSTRATE IMPACTS; 3) EXPAND THE GREEN BUSINESS ALLIANCE, ESPECIALLY TO PROMOTE THEIR NEW "EXPLORER" TIER; AND 4) EDUCATE THE LOCAL BUSINESS SECTOR ON KEY ENERGY AND CLIMATE SOLUTIONS.

TO SPEED THE ADOPTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES, SOLAR PANELS, AND INDUCTION STOVES (ENERGIZE YOUR LIFE: SOUTHEAST) BY DEPLOYING THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES: 1) BUILDING AWARENESS THROUGH THE "ENERGY FOR ALL, Y'ALL" CAMPAIGN, 2) DRIVING CONSIDERATION THROUGH EDUCATION, AND 3) ENGAGING AND ACTIVATING AMBASSADORS.

TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AIMED AT IMPROVING WATER QUALITY IN THE RIVANNA RIVER WATERSHED. SPECIFICALLY TO: 1) MONITOR WATER QUALITY, EVALUATE COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS, AND IDENTIFY ACUTE PROBLEMS; 2) USE DATA TO EDUCATE DECISION MAKERS AND THE PUBLIC AND BUILD SUPPORT FOR PROTECTIVE ACTIONS; AND 3) EXPAND THEIR ROLE IN JAMES RIVER ASSOCIATION'S RIPARIAN BUFFER PROGRAM (JRBP), CONNECT WITH RURAL LANDOWNERS AND INSTALL MORE RIPARIAN FOREST BUFFERS.