UPDATE – $10k in grants provided by FOJT and JTNPA See a clip of John Lauretig, FOJT Executive Director, announcing the grants given to some NPS contract employees (Great Basin Institute). This news just broke on The Desert Sun… images and story from the ‘Thank You’ event on Feb. 12, and info on the new Impact Relief Grant launched by FOJT. see full article here … Read More
FOJT launches Impact Relief Fund – providing grants to furloughed contract workers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Kenji Haroutunian, phone number, info@friendsofjosh.org Friends Of Joshua Tree provides grants to furloughed workers via launch of Impact Relief Fund Friends group creates new program available to furloughed contractors of Joshua Tree National Park JOSHUA TREE, CA – Continuing to support the community of… Read More
JTNPA Gratitude event Feb. 12, and Images From The Shutdown The Joshua Tree National Park Association is hosting a community day of celebration to honor those who helped support during the latest government shutdown. Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Welcome Address 10 am – Refreshments will be served. Park Headquarters (74485 National Park Drive, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277) Native Plant Nursery Tours 30 minutes 10:30… Read More