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Canopy Welcomes New Board Members

August 25, 2023

Canopy is delighted to welcome four new members to our Board of Directors — Mar Y Sol Alvarado, Philip Jonas, Peying Lee, and Jose Talavera. Representing various communities served by Canopy’s programs and a wealth of unique skills and perspectives, […]

Lily Heidger: Canopy’s first AmeriCorps VISTA member

August 22, 2023

In 2021 Canopy was approached to partner with Stanford, Saint Mary’s College of California (SMC), and AmeriCorps VISTA for a multi-year initiative strengthening partnerships between higher education and non-profit organizations and creating positive social change in Bay Area communities. At […]

Meet Oscar Rodriguez-Ortiz, Canopy’s 2023-24 AmeriCorps VISTA Member

August 18, 2023

Oscar Rodriguez-Ortiz (he/him) joined the Canopy team in August 2023 to serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA representative for the next year. We asked Oscar a few questions to get to know him better.

What were you up to before joining Canopy?

Oscar: […]

Centering Native voices and history in Canopy’s work

August 16, 2023

Canopy is committed to further educating ourselves and learning how to better serve the communities we work with. In determining which Indigenous People(s)’ land Canopy resides and works on, we sat down with Indigenous leaders and experienced nonprofits that support […]

Announcing Canopy’s New Executive Director – JP Renaud!

August 8, 2023

The Canopy Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Paul “JP” Renaud as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective August 15, 2023. 

About JP

JP comes to Canopy from TreePeople, Southern California’s largest environmental nonprofit organization, where he served […]

Meet Veronica Bustos, Canopy’s new Youth Programs Associate

July 22, 2023

Veronica Bustos (she/her) joined the Canopy team in June 2023 as Youth Programs Associate. We asked Veronica a few questions to get to know her better.

Veronica Bustos

What were you up to before joining Canopy?

Veronica: I am blessed to have five […]

From Canopy Cover to Community Equity: Protecting and Managing Our Urban Forest

July 2, 2023

While community members want to protect and preserve trees, the lack of knowledge and resources often hinders their ability to be at the forefront of urban forest conservation, despite the significant community health benefits.

San Mateo County faces significant disparities in […]

A message of support for our community during the storms

March 30, 2023

Since the New Year, waves of wet, winter storms have impacted our environment in heartbreaking ways. Beloved trees have fallen or have been damaged by windy and wet conditions, and our communities have experienced fear, loss, and property damage due […]

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