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Our Mission: The goal of the Sierra Club's Building Bridges to the Outdoors project is to give every child in America an outdoor experience...leave no child inside!
Against the backdrop of concrete streets and bitter gang violence, the Crenshaw High School Eco Club reconnects South Los Angeles youth with the outdoors. Bill Vanderberg, Crenshaw's Dean and Eco Club Advisor, believes in the power of this connection to inspire and empower. On a recent trip, he challenged his students to put aside longstanding athletic and gang rivalries. BBTO California is proud to partner with the Eco Club.
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Summer is finally here and BBTO is calling on you to participate in President Obama's United We Serve initiative. Find out more and register for a chance to be featured on our website and in our monthly newsletter!
The Sierra Club believes that every child has a right to have a special place in nature. The Sierra Club's Building Bridges to the Outdoors Project is moving towards its long-term commitment to give every child in America an opportunity to have an outdoor experience.
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