{"id":631,"date":"2022-05-10T04:43:20","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T11:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/living-future.org\/?page_id=631"},"modified":"2026-01-16T09:57:57","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T17:57:57","slug":"donate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/living-future.org\/donate\/","title":{"rendered":"Donate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:463px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"835\" height=\"1080\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-14846 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0001032_N10.jpg\" style=\"object-position:57% 67%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"57% 67%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0001032_N10.jpg 835w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0001032_N10-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0001032_N10-792x1024.jpg 792w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0001032_N10-768x993.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-contrast-background-color has-background-dim-80 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-2cd64738 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color has-system-sans-serif-font-family wp-elements-c70030474b15f32c2833b0e3f195c479\">Give a Gift. Grow a Living Future.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-system-sans-serif-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(23.043px, 1.44rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.558), 38px);\">Help us build a future that gives back more than it takes.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"credit-text-banner wp-block-paragraph\">Pier 56 Mithun Office in Seattle, WA. LBC Petal Certified. Photo by Kevin Scott.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-aa47b7d0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-system-sans-serif-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(23.043px, 1.44rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.558), 38px);\">2025 Year In Review<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\">Our report shows what these changemakers can achieve, featuring powerful stories of collective impact driven by our community. <strong>Check it out and support the movement!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-421a32ae wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-system-sans-serif-font-family has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4iF9EVS\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.417), 18px);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the report<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4iF9EVS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"689\" height=\"892\" src=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-01-124100.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14850\" style=\"width:217px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-01-124100.png 689w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-01-124100-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0c68addb wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);flex-basis:100%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-system-sans-serif-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(23.043px, 1.44rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.558), 38px);\">Why Donate Now<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-system-sans-serif-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(20px, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.25), 32px);\">Your Support Powers the Global Regenerative Movement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\">Progress depends on thoughtful, values-driven individuals and communities who know a better world is possible. Your vital gift powers the long-term vision that turns inspiration into regenerative reality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f05bfc39 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-system-sans-serif-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(23.043px, 1.44rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.558), 38px);\">Investing in Trust &amp; Transparency<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\">Living Future (EIN #27-1791162) is a public charity recognized as tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3). Your donation is fully tax-deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.guidestar.org\/TransparencySeal\/8930923\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:181px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-system-sans-serif-font-family\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:clamp(23.043px, 1.44rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.558), 38px);\">What Your Gift Does<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\">Every gift helps us research science-based solutions, create regenerative tools, educate the AEC community, advocate for change, and turn bold ideas into real-world impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-system-sans-serif-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(20px, 1.25rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.25), 32px);line-height:1.5;text-transform:capitalize\">Here are some ways your donation transforms the built environment:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advancing healthy, sustainable, and equitable materials<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improving K\u201312 learning environments<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expanding access to regenerative design education<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Championing Just workplaces<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"qgiv-embed-container\" data-qgiv-embed=\"true\" data-embed-id=\"69603\" data-embed=\"https:\/\/secure.qgiv.com\/for\/internationallivingfutureinstitute\/embed\/69603\/\" data-width=\"630\"><\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w, d, s, id){var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if (d.getElementById(id)) return;js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;js.src = \"https:\/\/secure.qgiv.com\/resources\/core\/js\/embed.js\";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);})(window, document, 'script', 'qgiv-embedjs');<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e4096e9e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-89a5652c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-d1359d52 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;flex-basis:100%\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-system-sans-serif-font-family\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(23.043px, 1.44rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.558), 38px);\">Ways to Give<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: true, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: true }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-open is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-5b6b3f8c wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:0\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Online<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\">To make a secure one-time or recurring credit card gift online, click on our online donation portal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-5b6b3f8c wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:0\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Donor-Advised Funds<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\">If you have a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), please consider recommending a grant to support Living Future. You can do this through your financial advisor or by logging into your DAF provider\u2019s online portal. To make a DAF gift, you\u2019ll need the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"border-left-width:2px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\">Legal Name: <strong>International Living Future Institute<\/strong><br>Tax ID: <strong>27-1791162<\/strong><br>Mailing Address: <strong>PO Box 5874, Portland, OR 97228-5874<\/strong><br>Gift Amount: <strong>[Your preferred amount]<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-5b6b3f8c wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:0\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Electronic Transfer<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\">For gifts via Electronic Transfer, please <a href=\"mailto:Development@Living-Future.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">contact us via email<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-5b6b3f8c wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:0\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Check<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\">Please make checks payable to International Living Future Institute and send to PO Box 5874, Portland, OR 97228-5874. \u200b\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-5b6b3f8c wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:0\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Stocks or Securities<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\">Make a gift of stock or securities to support our programs and avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation of your stock. Please give through the <a href=\"https:\/\/stockdonator.com\/stock-information\/?oid=cefd73f1\">StockDonator website<\/a> or use <a href=\"https:\/\/stockdonator.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/NON-AUTOMATED-STOCK-DONATION-INITIATION-REQUEST.pdf\">this form to initiate a transfer<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-5b6b3f8c wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:0\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Individual Retirement Account<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\">If you or a family member are age 70\u00bd or older and have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you may be eligible to make a tax-free charitable gift, known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), directly from your IRA to Living Future. To learn more or to initiate a QCD, please <a href=\"mailto:Development@Living-Future.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">contact us via email<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-5b6b3f8c wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-bottom-width:1px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:0\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Workplace Giving Programs<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\">You can find us on <a href=\"https:\/\/benevity.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Benevity<\/a>, a platform used by many companies for workplace giving. If your employer participates, you can direct your donations to Living Future. If not, check with your Human Resources department to learn about other workplace giving options that may be available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-831b2db5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-system-sans-serif-font-family\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(23.043px, 1.44rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.558), 38px);\">Impact Stories<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d0ea3dc2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-188acd66 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-system-sans-serif-font-family\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.625), 20px);\"><br><br>Sonoma Academy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trimtab.living-future.org\/impact-story\/regenerative-design-for-a-living-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sonoma-Academy-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sonoma-Academy-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sonoma-Academy-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sonoma-Academy-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sonoma-Academy-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Sonoma-Academy-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><em>&#8220;In today\u2019s techno-centric world, people spend more time looking down at devices versus connecting to their place. For Sonoma Academy, a high school on the outskirts of Santa Rosa, their goal was to have people look up and out, to create a campus heart, and to bring the school and community together through dining and making, all while celebrating the region\u2019s beauty.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><strong>Sonoma Academy, Beauty Imperative Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trimtab.living-future.org\/impact-story\/regenerative-design-for-a-living-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-188acd66 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-system-sans-serif-font-family\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.625), 20px);\"><br><br>Unison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trimtab.living-future.org\/impact-story\/infrastructure-buildings-for-the-living-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Unison-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Unison-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Unison-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Unison-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Unison-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Unison-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><em>\u201cA substation is an important building for our business but also for our community. It is critical for resilience. We wanted to show what was possible with this typology. We wanted to create something that can withstand earthquakes, is beautiful, and gives back to the community.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><strong>Aryero Kothroulas,<br>Group Risk and Sustainability Manager, Unison<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trimtab.living-future.org\/impact-story\/infrastructure-buildings-for-the-living-future\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-188acd66 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-system-sans-serif-font-family\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.625), 20px);\"><br><br>Monmade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trimtab.living-future.org\/declare\/towards-a-regenerative-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Monmade-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Monmade-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Monmade-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Monmade-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Monmade-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Monmade-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><em>\u201cMonmade is a consultancy for developers and architects. We help elevate their work by sourcing things that are made in an equitable and sustainable way.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><strong>Katie Chaible<br>Director, Monmade<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trimtab.living-future.org\/declare\/towards-a-regenerative-economy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-188acd66 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-system-sans-serif-font-family\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.625), 20px);\"><br>Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trimtab.living-future.org\/impact-story\/a-restorative-place-for-an-enduring-legacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TRPL-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TRPL-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TRPL-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TRPL-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TRPL-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TRPL-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><em>\u201cThe team\u2019s tireless efforts to connect the dots around recycling, including ongoing work with neighboring communities, may mean that by the time the project opens, the region\u2019s recycling ecosystem will be far more robust than it is today.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><strong>Jenn Carroll,<br>Manager of Sustainability, Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trimtab.living-future.org\/impact-story\/a-restorative-place-for-an-enduring-legacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d0ea3dc2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-188acd66 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-system-sans-serif-font-family\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.625), 20px);\"><br><br>Chesapeake Bay Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trimtab.living-future.org\/living-building-challenge\/building-for-health-and-resilience-with-the-living-building-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chesapeake-Bay-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chesapeake-Bay-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chesapeake-Bay-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chesapeake-Bay-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chesapeake-Bay-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Chesapeake-Bay-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><em>\u201cThe Brock Environmental Center is our pebble in a pond. It has done more than any of us could have imagined at the time.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><strong>Mary Tod Winchester<br>Retired Vice President for Administration, Chesapeake Bay Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trimtab.living-future.org\/living-building-challenge\/building-for-health-and-resilience-with-the-living-building-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-188acd66 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-system-sans-serif-font-family\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.625), 20px);\"><br><br>Architectural Nexus Sacramento<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trimtab.living-future.org\/living-building-challenge\/building-for-health-and-resilience-with-the-living-building-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Arch-Nexus-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Arch-Nexus-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Arch-Nexus-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Arch-Nexus-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Arch-Nexus-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Arch-Nexus-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><em>\u201cWe wanted to demonstrate that a renovated building could be a model for water effectiveness and integrate with its ecosystem.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><strong><strong>Erica McBride, LFA, Regenerative Operations Manager, Architectural Nexus<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trimtab.living-future.org\/living-building-challenge\/building-for-health-and-resilience-with-the-living-building-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch has-base-2-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-188acd66 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-system-sans-serif-font-family\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.625), 20px);\"><br><br>City of Bridges <br>Land Trust<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trimtab.living-future.org\/living-building-challenge\/tackling-the-affordable-housing-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/City-of-Bridges-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/City-of-Bridges-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/City-of-Bridges-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/City-of-Bridges-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/City-of-Bridges-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/living-future.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/City-of-Bridges-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><em>\u201cThe Living Building model is ideal for our goals and aligns with our values. We are focused on the impacts on residents\u2026This is not a one-off, everything we are doing here is replicable.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\"><strong>Julie Nigro, Senior Real Estate Manager, City of Bridges Land Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);font-size:clamp(14.642px, 0.915rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.766), 22px);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trimtab.living-future.org\/living-building-challenge\/tackling-the-affordable-housing-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow 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