Chris DeCardy

Catalyst at intersection of philanthropy and non-profits for social change | Dad, A's fan, outdoors a lot, community advocate for climate and justice | My views

[Michael Harriot @michaelharriot]

Why The Kyle Rittenhouse verdict was reasonable :

https://t.co/kmKievdOVJ

[ClimateWorks Foundation @ClimateWorks]

#ClimateChange mitigation *still* accounted for less than 2% of all philanthropic giving in 2020 ($6-10B of $750B).

But momentum is building, and there are more ways than ever for new #funders to get involved.

Read our 2021 Funding Trends report ⬇️ ⬇️
https://t.co/xVagHIESe0

[Surabi Menon @ysurabi]

@IPCC_CH WG1 report on the #ClimateCrisis is especially saddening to read.
In this thread I'm posting some urgent steps for philanthropy to take, but you can also read my more complete analysis here: https://t.co/P37aJj1o7o
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[Menlo Spark @MenloSpark2025]

How can Menlo Park transition from gas to clean, electric homes & buildings for everyone?
Find out in our new report:
Gassed Out — How Building Electrification Now Means a Healthy, Prosperous Menlo Park”
Available at: https://t.co/Wxihf3XKW1
#AffordableElectric
#ClimateAction

[Chris DeCardy @cdecardy]

Scanning "The Unexpected Joys of Little Free Libraries" https://t.co/WOZ2QCeQXd, ours combines #2 and #3 plus a big dose of outdoor children's stories. After five years, can confirm the unexpected joy part -- highly recommend.

[Packard Foundation @PackardFdn]

All three U.S. women who won #NobelPrize in the last 3 years are also #PackardFellows. The @PackardFdn is proud of the incredible work that Frances Arnold, Jennifer Doudna, and Andrea Ghez are doing to advance their fields. #FellowsFriday @doudna_lab @francesarnold

[Menlo Spark @MenloSpark2025]

Congrats to Mayor @rwallacejones, @Lisa4EPA, @moodylarry, CM Romero, CM Abrica, and @City_EPA for adopting an all-electric Reach Code for new healthy and fossil fuel free new homes & buildings!
With East Palo Alto, now there are 18 reach codes in Silicon Valley!
#ClimateLeaders

[Menlo Spark @MenloSpark2025]

Way to go @CityofMenloPark with a Zero Carbon by 2030 citywide goal and Strong #ClimateAction Plan!! Thank you Mayor @CeciliaTaylorMP, Vice Mayor Combs, @Ray_Mueller_, @betsynash2018, and @CatCarltonMenlo for your leadership!
@SierraClubLP
@350sv

[Chris DeCardy @cdecardy]

An Unlikely Source of Catharsis for a Black M.L.B. Player: Social Media https://t.co/mf7jPrUWbx

[Menlo Spark @MenloSpark2025]

Congrats @BurlingameCity for adopting a Reach Code to phase out #FossilGas!! Thanks for your #Climate leadership @EmilyBeach650, @votebrownrigg, and @JROC1962!

Good work @SustainableSMC and @SierraClubLP!
For those counting, this is Reach Code Number 32.
#KickingGas2020

[Brodie Brazil @BrodieBz]

Quote of the summer:
“Sports are like the reward of a functional society.” ⤵️

Sean Doolittle frames up MLB’s return amidst a pandemic about the best one can. @whatwouldDOOdo

[Menlo Spark @MenloSpark2025]

With San Francisco likely to join San Jose going all electric in new homes & buildings, and 30 other cities on board, this is the start to a rapid transition off Fossil Fuels. Much gratitude to the local #Climate leaders who got this started, including @SupDavePine!
#KickingGas

[Chris DeCardy @cdecardy]

The U.S. Is Lagging Behind Many Rich Countries. These Charts Show Why. https://t.co/Y8sR6tvErX

[ClimateWorks Foundation @ClimateWorks]

“Climate change is more than parts per million and greenhouse gases,” [Dr. Bullard] added. “The people who are feeling the worst impacts of climate, their voices have got to be heard.” #ClimateJustice #RacialJustice @nytimes https://t.co/T3p6qBXwgN

[Chris DeCardy @cdecardy]

Good to see ... let’s keep working

[Menlo Spark @MenloSpark2025]

Huge props to the City of Menlo Park, with the leadership of @CeciliaTaylorMP and support from @betsynash2018, CM Drew Combs, @Ray_Mueller_ and @CatCarltonMenlo for adopting a Black Lives Matter Resolution including a commitment to equity and #ClimateJustice.

[Menlo Spark @MenloSpark2025]

Thank you Mayor @sliccardo, @chappiejones, @D2SergioJimenez, @cmraulperalez, @SanJoseD4, @CM_Magdalena, @DevDavisCA, @MayaEsparza4, @SylviaArenas, and @PamFoleyD9 for supporting a key climate measure to prevent Fossil Gas use in new construction!
@MomsOutFrontSB
@SierraClubLP

[Chris DeCardy @cdecardy]

Clear guidance from California Endowment leaders: "we need to listen and stay close to the young and powerful voices at the forefront of this movement" -- How Philanthropy Can Turn Righteous Outrage Into Real Change https://t.co/z37MJ7KfFB

[Chris DeCardy @cdecardy]

Yes. And census. Both right in front of us and right now... Stacey Abrams leading on voting rights https://t.co/4BJvM0LehU

[Chris DeCardy @cdecardy]

Missing my dear friend and mentor ... all the more right now in working to be a stronger ally for racial justice ... https://t.co/yMLUwP49U3

[Chris DeCardy @cdecardy]

Packard to Launch Agriculture, Livelihoods, Conservation Initiative | News | PND https://t.co/Hmc58XZjbd