As we begin a new year — and the bitter partisanship heats up — it is easy to feel overwhelmed. But this month’s newsletter is chock full of good news and tangible ways to make things better. From celebrating justice-impacted leaders making change across our country to scholarships for a transition to a green economy, we are highlighting the progress that is possible when we focus on solutions and are willing to find common ground. That is what Dream.Org is all about: bringing people together for a future beyond pollution, prisons, and poverty.

Dream.Org’s own Ms. Ruby Welch has been honored with the Arkansas NAACP Community Service Award, a recognition of her tireless dedication to criminal justice reform. Ms. Ruby's commitment to ending mass incarceration and opening doors of opportunity are inspiring and transformative. Her leadership extends beyond Arkansas, influencing national conversations and actions in criminal justice reform. Watch her acceptance speech here. 

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America's vulnerable communities face the dual challenges of the climate crisis and systemic issues in the legal system. But If we act before Jan 31, we have the power to shape a new government initiative to help on both fronts. The American Climate Corps (ACC) will launch conservation and renewable energy projects employing marginalized groups nationwide. We want the Biden Administration to also include individuals affected by the legal system, often excluded from employment opportunities after incarceration. As the ACC tackles pollution and revitalizes neighborhoods, we urge it to create jobs for those impacted by the legal system as well.

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It’s sad but true: very often, the communities that feel the worst brunt of climate change are also left out of the work and wealth opportunities promised by the green transition. That's why we're investing in future leaders through our latest cycle of our Climate Tech Career Pathways Scholarship Fund, made possible through our partners at Indeed. Offering scholarships of $3,500 per recipient, this initiative aims to make sure no one is left behind in the growing green economy. If this opportunity looks exciting to you, apply below! 

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