Fw: [External] Senator Bernie Sanders Kicks Off World CLT Day Week!

[Louise Crabtree-Hayes]

Hi all

See the email and video link in the email below - there is a nice kickoff to the week of World CLT Day by USA Senator Bernie Sanders, who supported the establishment of the Burlington Community Land Trust, which later merged with Lake Champlain Housing to become the Champlain Housing Trust.

A reminder that the ACLTN Community of Practice relaunch webinar is on this Friday 16 May, which is World CLT Day, from 11am-12pm Eastern Australia Time. Come along to hear from and connect with emerging CLTs that are navigating the waters of startup. 

If you haven't already, you can register here: https://events.humanitix.com/bmclt-communities-of-practice

Kind regards

Louise

 

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Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your browser A Message to the Global CLT Movement from Senator Bernie Sanders Kicking off the week of #WorldCLTDay2025, we’re honored and excited to share a special message from Senator Bernie Sanders, long-time supporter of community land trusts and former mayor of Burlington, Vermont. This message was made possible by the CLT Center's Board Co-President Brenda Torpy, a founding member and former CEO of Champlain Housing Trust, who personally reached out to Senator Sanders for this occasion. Echoing Senator Sanders’ message—thank you all for the incredible work you are doing. Together, we are lifting up the global movement for community-led development on community-owned land. If you haven’t seen it yet, we also put together an official press release to help spread the word. Please feel free to share both the video and press release with journalists, funders, and partners—or translate and adapt them to reflect your local context and community. Access the Press Release Here Last Chance to Register for Online Events This Friday, May 16, communities around the world will come together to celebrate World CLT Day 2025. Make sure to register for any/all of the following events—they are free and open to all! May 14 12–1:15 PM EST (GMT-4) / 18–19:15 CET (GMT+1) CLTs and Climate Action: A Global Dialogue for World CLT Day 2025 Explore how CLTs are responding to climate challenges through storytelling and peer exchange. No expertise needed—capacity is limited, so make sure to Register here >> May 15 10–11:15 AM EST (GMT-4) / 16–17:15 CET (GMT+1) A Global Learning Session from World Habitat Award-Winning CLTs Learn from globally recognized CLTs advancing housing justice and sustainability, featuring leaders from Puerto Rico, the UK, Belgium, and the US. Register here >> May 16 11–12 PM EST (GMT-4) / 17–18 CET (GMT+1) Territory, Tenure, and Transformation: Brazil's Emerging CLT Movement Celebrate World CLT Day with a virtual event from Catalytic Communities highlighting the growing CLT movement in Brazil. Register here >> More Local Events Around the World There are lots of local events being held this year. Here is a list to give you a sense of the cool activities people are doing to celebrate World CLT Day 2025. As the week goes on, help us build momentum and highlight your work on the international stage! Add your local or virtual event to the calendar below. Friday, May 16th: Join the Australian CLT Network to celebrate World CLT Day, featuring the relaunch of Communities of Practice and showcase their two emerging CLTs with CLT projects under development. Register here >> (Australia) Join Super Slow Way and Wirral Arts and Culture Community Land Trust on Zoom to celebrate World CLT Day and explore how communities can save the heritage on their doorstep. More info >> (United Kingdom) Join Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative and Greater Boston CLT Network for a mini-film fest and community gathering. (Massachusetts, USA) Plant trees and celebrate CLTs with Headwaters Community Trust! Tree seedlings to be provided. More info >> (Vermont, USA) Saturday, May 17th Hastings Older Women Co-Housing CLT and Bexhill CLT will host an information session around what they do and how people can get involved. More info >> (Bexhill-on-Sea, UK) Residents of CLT Mykolaiv will hold a stand at the Muide-Meulesteede neighborhood parties. More info >> (Ghent, Belgium). Sunday, May 18th: Southside Community Land Trust will host a Rare & Unusual Plant Sale for its 33rd year at City Farm in support of its mission and work to build equity and resiliency into Rhode Island's food system. More info >> (Rhode Island, USA) Add to Our Global Calendar Not Hosting An Event? You Can Still Participate! This Friday, May 16th, help us create a buzz, show your support, and post to social media! Download the poster and additional resources via the toolkit found on the Trello board below: Social Media Toolkit Post a photo, video, or message on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Bluesky using the hashtag #WorldCLTDay2025. Highlight your CLT, share a quote, feature a project you're working on, or simply express why community ownership matters to you! Have an update that you’d like to share in our next newsletter? Submit a short text, a link, and a photo to the CLT Center's Communications Manager, Ben Harris — b...@communitylandtrust.net © 2025 International Center for Community Land Trusts

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