News

August 28th 2025

In Conversation: Manuel Pastor

For Professor Manuel Pastor, the road to climate action starts with community organizing.

August 1st 2025

Come Work With Us: Join the Waverley Street Foundation Team

We’re growing our team with three new exciting roles.

March 26th 2025

Jenny Mack Named Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at Waverley Street Foundation

Waverley Street Foundation has appointed Jenny Mack as its new Chief Communications and Marketing Officer. With over two decades of experience in mission-driven communications, Jenny will lead the foundation’s branding and marketing efforts to support its work advancing community-based solutions for climate and health.

February 6th 2025

In Conversation: Mark Bittman & Jared Blumenfeld

Veteran food journalist Mark Bittman and Jared Blumenfeld talk about the future of food and climate; the role that philanthropy plays; case studies where school food benefits both kids and farmers; and how better food can cut through the noise to change hearts and minds.

December 19th 2024

A Message From Our President: 2024 in Review and 2025 in Focus

As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the community funding and impactful partnerships that defined our work together in 2024. Collectively, we’ve made progress toward a healthier, more just future.

October 30th 2024

In Conversation: Alberto Lidji & Jared Blumenfeld

Jared Blumenfeld recently joined the Do One Better podcast to discuss Waverley Street Foundation’s mission and approach to tackling climate change.

October 22nd 2024

In Conversation: Albie Sachs & Lande Ajose

South African anti-apartheid activist Albie Sachs shares perspectives on inspiration, collaboration, hope and struggle.

October 2nd 2024

In Conversation: Ayana Elizabeth Johnson & Jared Blumenfeld

At Climate Week NYC, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Jared Blumenfeld sat down to discuss the ways policy and culture impact climate change.

August 27th 2024

Team Update: Joya Banerjee Appointed as Head of US Programs

With more than fifteen years experience in environmental policy and philanthropic work, Banerjee brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this position - especially relating to the challenges of the American West.

June 5th 2024

Team Update: Kai Carter Appointed as Head of Global Programs

Carter will take on a pivotal leadership position within the organization, heading a team dedicated to supporting international communities in implementing climate change solutions.

May 28th 2024

Essence: Waverley Street Foundation Ensures That Every Neighborhood is Environmentally Safe

The Tishman Environment and Designer Center at the New School hosted a candid conversation with environmental change makers.

December 1st 2022

A Message From Our President: Welcome to Waverley Street Foundation

Transformation is at the core of how we fight the devastation of climate change. The best solutions and our boldest heroes are in local communities, and they need to be at the center of the fight against climate change. Those are the simple — and powerful — ideas behind everything we do at Waverley Street Foundation.