Causes: Animals, Environment, Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, Philanthropy, Private Operating Foundations, Wildlife Preservation & Protection

Mission: We believe that lives are made richer by nature and we work to keep nature nearby for all to enjoy. As a home-town land conservancy, we work to preserve Raleigh's hidden natural treasures by acquiring land for parks, green ways, and nature preserves. We also work to connect children with nature by offering need-based financial assistance to families who can’t afford to enroll their kids in Raleigh’s outdoor summer camps and nature programs. Why do we do all this? Nature enriches our lives. We are physically and mentally healthier when we are in it, and nature-play helps children build confidence and develop social skills. The Foundation works in the present to have a lasting impact on our future.

Results: See our last annual report! Available online at: https://cityofoaksfoundation. org/impact

Target demographics: protect our natural treasures, help connect youth and adults to nature, and ensure a great outdoors for a great Raleigh.

Direct beneficiaries per year: provide over 70 local families with summer camp opportunities, deliver amazing events at beautiful Joslin Garden, plan a future Wake County park and nature preserve, and create connected hundreds of residents to great programs in Raleigh.

Geographic areas served: The Raleigh and Wake County Community

Programs: working with landowners to conserve their land as parks, nature preserves, and natural open space; sponsoring youth programs like our "Give Play" initiative that provides financial aid for local families to attend nature programs, and active, outdoor summer camps; andintergenerational programming designed to get our community outdoors and active.