Citizens4Community (C4C) recently selected ten organizations, businesses, and individuals as the recipients of its 2024 Momentum Grants. Now in its fifth year, the program offers funding for grassroots community building initiatives aligned with the core principles of the Sisters Country Vision.
Each year, C4C dedicates a small pool of funding to help catalyze community-led actions aligned with the Sisters Country Vision. After thoughtful deliberation, we are proud to announce our 2023 Momentum Grant recipients.
Citizens4Community (C4C) has awarded $15,000 to six community projects as part of its seventh annual Momentum Grants program. The awards are designed to support impactful grassroots initiatives aligned with the Sisters Country Vision – a collaborative framework guiding long-term well-being for our community.
C4C’s Executive Director Kellen Klein was recently featured on KPOV’s “The Point” radio show. In an interview with host Malcom McCrae, Klein discussed C4C’s ongoing work to bridge ideological divides, the launch of The Hub community space, and how the simple act of “getting together” can be a powerful vehicle for community building.
C4C’s Executive Director Kellen Klein was recently featured on JOIN 101’s podcast series, “What Are You Doing Alone That You Could Be Doing Together?” The episode focuses on “Leading,” and highlights C4C’s work bringing local leaders, neighbors, and community groups together in Sisters Country through our Community Builders Meetings and other people-centered initiatives.
C4C is seeking a part-time, contracted Community Manager at The Hub – our prosocial workspace in downtown Sisters. This role will support The Hub’s daily operations, hospitality, programming coordination, and sustainability, and is equal parts facility manager, community host, systems builder, and events planner.
Serving Our Seniors (SOS) is a newly formed small group of local residents attempting to understand and address the needs of seniors who may need additional support to remain living in their own homes as they age. C4C is partnering with them to circulate a community survey and conduct additional listening sessions and community discussions in the coming months.
Sisters Country is still reeling from the Flat Fire. But as often happens in times of tragedy and disaster, immense goodwill and support is also emerging from our community and beyond. We’ve heard from many folks eager to assist those impacted by the fire and show gratitude to those who came to our community’s aid. Here are some ways you can help.
