Special Issue | December 3, 2019
Greetings!
Today Is Giving Tuesday
Your Assignment: Think Globally and Act Locally!
It's easy to become frozen with fear by scary global reports, politics, election results, man-made and natural disasters —but it's important to remember that each of us has the power to make a big difference. Each individual action is what it takes to bring about positive change.

We can achieve a great deal towards building this momentum for positive change with our collective energy. Contributing doesn't have to be overwhelming. We can start small and simply resolve to do our part at home in our local communities.

One way that YOU can contribute and take action in your community today is by supporting your local land conservation organization, Save Mount Diablo.

Exciting news! An anonymous donor has generously stepped up to match up to $10,000 of donations beginning on Giving Tuesday. With this matching challenge, our goal is to raise $10,000 to meet the match, for a total of $20,000.

Land is literally the common ground we all share. Preserving more land builds and maintains corridors that protect wildlife, produces oxygen, assists in capturing carbon dioxide, and ultimately strengthens our fragile ecosystems that hang in the balance.

In August of this year, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued a new report, Climate Change and Land , focusing on how land is under increased pressure from humans and climate change but also noting that land is a critical part of the solution to climate change.  L et's not take it for granted.
Starting at 5 a.m. Pacific time today, Facebook will also match donations made through its platform, so if you make your donation early in the morning, there's a chance of a triple match.

Will you help us achieve our goal? Participating in Giving Tuesday —a global movement —not only provides Save Mount Diablo with needed resources but helps inspire personal philanthropy and encourage charitable giving during the holiday season.

Here are a few ways for you to give back to Save Mount Diablo:

  • Make a donation and support our programs to preserve, defend, restore, and enjoy Diablo's wild lands!
A Few Reasons Our Supporters Give to Save Mount Diablo, In Their Words
"My ancestors came to the foothills of Mt. Diablo and planted the first walnut trees. They instilled in me an adventurous spirit and a love of the mountain. This is why I support Save Mount Diablo."
~ Shirley L., SMD Supporter
"Whether away for the day or longer, the sight of Mt. Diablo always evokes the warm welcoming feeling of 'I’m home.’ When flying into Oakland, my usual window seat provides that beautiful view. Because I treasure Mt. Diablo’s presence and preservation, Save Mount Diablo has my wholehearted support."
~ Ginny F., SMD Supporter
“I absolutely love Mount Diablo because it allows me to experience the beauty of nature on a daily basis. Whether riding with friends or hiking by myself, I use the time to reflect and to appreciate how fortunate we are living in the Bay Area.”
~ Elizabeth Enea, Compass Real Estate  
“The visionaries who founded Save Mount Diablo, the talented staff, numerous devoted volunteers, and dedicated donors make it possible for me to lose myself in nature, and yet just be steps from home. I can't imagine a more perfect setting in which to live.”
~ Giselle Jurkanin, SMD Board Member
"The staff, volunteers, and supporters of Save Mount Diablo put exceptional commitment, effort, and integrity into their mission to 'preserve, defend, restore, and enjoy' Mount Diablo and range, watershed, and wildlife. They take political action, cooperate and collaborate with educators and other environmental entities, and connect young and old to nature through restoration projects and guided hikes. When you support Save Mount Diablo, you help protect the earth and its wild places, you help build a bulwark against despair, and you foster hope and optimism."
~ Kristen Wick, SMD Volunteer

Please support Save Mount Diablo this #GivingTuesday!

When we come together, our actions take on the potential to become much bigger than ourselves to positively impact our world near and far. With your support, Save Mount Diablo can continue to create positive change every day. 

We hope you'll join us in pursuing this critical work.
Thank you for your generosity!
Sincerely,
Ted Clement
Edward Sortwell Clement, Jr.
Executive Director
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Save Mount Diablo is a nationally accredited nonprofit land trust founded in 1971 with a mission to preserve Mount Diablo's peaks, surrounding foothills, and watersheds through land acquisition and preservation strategies designed to protect the mountain's natural beauty, biological diversity, and historic and agricultural heritage; enhance our area's quality of life; and provide recreational opportunities consistent with the protection of natural resources. Visit  www.savemountdiablo.org .