WELL is honored to be recognized among nonprofits across the state whose work is shaping communities in partnership with California legislators. This recognition was sponsored by CalNonprofits, in collaboration with the California State Senate and Assembly.
This achievement belongs to our entire community. It reflects years of shared commitment to expanding access, strengthening leadership, and building a more equitable water future for California.
OUR MISSION
WELL educates and trains local Latino elected officials about California water policy to promote timely and equitable actions that serve to develop a robust economy, healthy communities, and a resilient environment for all Californians.
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OUR IMPACT
2,000
2,000 leaders have been educated about California’s water challenges through WELL’s various programs.
120
120 elected officials have graduated from WELL’s UnTapped Fellowship Program.
4 Million
$4 Million State Grant: Received a $4 million state workforce development grant as a four-member statewide grant team to pilot a program training and placing 70 women, people of color, and Latinos in the water and utility sectors and providing training for 100 incumbent workers to move from entry to middle management as well as middle management to C-suite positions.
33
33 mid-level professionals in the water and energy sector have graduated from WELL’s Educate 2 Lead Program .
