Since the very first trip of CCNB’s Edible Food Recovery Program, which is made possible by a refrigerated truck purchased with a grant from Zero Waste Sonoma, we have helped divert thousands of pounds of food from landfills and onto the tables of people surviving...
Corpsmembers like Veronica bring energy and motivation to CCNB’s programs. She joined in 2022, and after a few months with Natural Resources where she learned to operate a chainsaw and other tools, she began a very successful trajectory with our Zero Waste Crews. And...
Barriers to success can look very different for all corpsmembers who come to our program. Our Career Pathways team provides personalized assistance to prepare young people to enter the local workforce, become entrepreneurs, and stimulate our economy. For corpsmembers...
Since moving to our bigger, more accessible Sonoma County location in Santa Rosa, our Zero Waste department can offer expanded waste management services. From the very first day, we were welcomed by an enthusiastic community and lots of activity. CCNB’s Zero Waste...
f Giving corpsmembers the opportunity to transform their lives is at the center of CCNB. It’s just as important to give them the resources to transform our future in the face of climate change. Our most recent partnership with Daily Acts exemplifies the best of both...
CCNB recently highlighted Elmer’s story while he was making strides in English learning on top of his already remarkable knowledge of power tools. We are proud to bring a new development in his career: Elmer successfully interviewed for and has accepted a...
The Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps (SCYEC) is a county-wide workforce training and ecosystem education program aimed at employing young adults, as well as teaching environmental stewardship. CCNB partners with the county to provide educational and work development...
CCNB’s Zero Waste and Natural Resources programming provides corpsmembers with industry-recognized certifications and technical skills. As the educational component of the program, Career Pathways rounds out these skills with career readiness to ensure corpsmembers...
Pile burning is one of many strategies used to help reduce fire fuels in our region. This past spring, CCNB staff participated in trainings supported by our partners at The Watershed Research & Training Center and Sonoma Land Trust, providing an immersive...
Luis’ story exemplifies the untapped potential of the youth of Marin and Sonoma counties, as well as the barriers they must navigate to pursue their ideal employment. Since Luis joined CCNB over a year ago, he has gained an interest, as well as key skills, in forestry...
