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Nature is A true balancer
We get youth outdoors to experience Nature.
There are hundreds of programs searching for funding in Nevada.
When I was nominated to sit on the board for (NDOR) Nevada Department of Outdoor Recreation I was overcome with gratitude. I have spent my life mentoring and trying to find ways to get the youth outdoors more often. So I said YES. Applied and ultimately chosen. This official state seat as an advisor appointed by the Governor sounded amazing, but I had no clue what I would be doing but the words fit every ounce of my soul and figured It would all work out.
Well, it did.
My first task as an advisor along with the board members was to read through 35 grant applications and figure out who would get funding. I was excited. About three quarters of the way through I had melted into tears of joy many times in pure fascination of how many amazing humans were building, organizing, creating and or operating outdoor programs throughout the state. Everyone of them pouring their time, hearts and souls into our youth. I found my people. Finally.!
Then reality set it.
There were $1,225,777 in grant funding request
Our leadership said we need to grade these and choose who the $250,000 will go to.
My response was, Why cant we just fund them all, clearly every bit of this is needed.
Well, only so many grant dollars available. Tears again.
So we are here.
I do not accept in a world with so many resources, so many schemes, so many people that wish they could help but do not know how that we cannot continue to fund any and all programs that get our youth outdoors to experience nature. We will fundraise, we will collaborate and we will donate until everyone doing good in our communities receives the help they seek.
The Taylor Fund will continue to create funding mechanisms for outdoor programs.
You can donate, you can buy mentor water, you can wear mentor apparel or you can sponsor a classroom. There is something to fit your generosity.
By December 31st 2024 we will raise the 1 million needed to fund every ask.
That is what community does.
Contact us anytime for more information or a full list of programs.
Humbly
Chad Taylor -
Here are just a few of the programs we Will help fund.
St. Jude's Ranch for Children
A week-long camp experience for siblings in foster care who live separated from one another
Together We Can
Monthly Urban Nature Explorers programs for inner city Las Vegas students to nearby natural wonders for various outdoor activities
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada
A three-day overnight outdoor science and recreation learning experience for 7th graders through Sierra Nevada Journeys
Nevada Urban Indians
A new Urban Resilience program for Urban Native and more underserved youth 12-18 yo to participate in mental health and outdoor experiences every other week.
Great Basin National Park Foundation
In-school, after school, virtual, and camping experiences for 2nd-12th grade students learning and experiencing Great Basin NP.
Boys and Girls Club Truckee Meadows
Overnight camp experience through Sierra Nevada Journeys for kids ages 6-17 with science and common core aligned lessons, and various recreation activities.
Make it part of your routine
a buck a day does it
$31.00
Help us fund all of these amazing programs and their stewards.