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Ready, Set, Resilience Offers Critical Support to Western NC

In September of last year, Hurricane Helene hit the southeastern U.S., causing significant destruction. One of the areas most affected was western North Carolina. Official estimates indicate that North Carolina suffered

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Three Years of the Get Into Nature Initiative Yields Positive Results

The National Recreation Foundation has collaborated with Tom’s of Maine since 2020 to increase access to nature for youth across the United States. The Get Into Nature initiative has allowed NRF to reach small,

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Atiya Wells Awarded NRF’s 2024 Crawford Prize

“When I found out I won the Crawford Prize, I was surprised. It’s heartwarming to know the impact we have on our local community is being seen and heard across the country. We just turned five. But we really hit the

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NRF Welcomes New Manager of Operations, Matthew Lunn

NRF is pleased to announce that Matthew Lunn is joining our team as Manager of Operations. Matt brings a wealth of operations experience to the NRF team from his forty-year career in the private sector. He has had

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Grantee Spotlight: The Watersmith Guild

The Watersmith Guild works at the intersection of outdoor adventure, environmental stewardship, and youth voice. Students in Watersmith Guild programs learn about river surfing and stand-up paddle boarding, giving them

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