During this very unusual and unpredictable year 1000 Friends reshaped the way we interact with communities, our coalitions and our members. We remain flexible and responsive as we work virtually with communities across the state to come back better and stronger in the months ahead.
We have a lot of work ahead of us in 2021 and we need your help in order to get it done. Your year-end contribution will make a huge difference in helping reach our goals to make lasting change in the way Wisconsin grows and thrives.
We will be celebrating our 25th Anniversary in 2021. During that time we have always held true to our mission. A healthy Wisconsin means protecting our natural resources by preventing sprawl, connecting the importance of land use and transportation, and encouraging community engagement. We do this by advocating at the local and state levels for sound policy and responsible budgeting.
- 1000 Friends need your help as we fight for greater investment in affordable and accessible public transportation for everyone. More than ever, people need access to jobs and health care.
- We need your help advocating for strong bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. Active transportation is the backbone of smart growth neighborhoods and a key to community health and well being.
- We need your help as we make clear the connection between land use and transportation. We must persuade local and state lawmakers how important sound zoning and land use policy is to protecting our working lands and natural resources and to create more equitable and inclusive cities and neighborhoods.
It’s a new era; let’s enact policy that reflects the needs of all Wisconsinites.
This work is too important to delay. We are listening, planning, building stronger coalitions and sharing information in order to make real and lasting change.
Together we can get this done! Please send your year-end gift today!
Best wishes for a healthy and happy new year!
1000 Friends staff and board
