Thank you for helping us find people doing important work in the Fraser Lowland.
We're seeking people already making their communities stronger - often without much recognition, funding, or formal support. They're:
Already taking action - not just thinking about change, but doing something, showing up consistently, or holding space for others
Rooted in this place - living and working in the Fraser Lowland, connected to real communities here
Oriented toward care - valuing relationships and long-term thinking, willing to learn with others
Community food work Someone running a free meal program, feeding 50 people weekly and coordinating volunteers - all from their own kitchen with no budget.
Neighborhood organizing A young person organizing their apartment building to share resources, watch each other's kids, and create a community garden in an unused lot.
Cultural knowledge keeping An elder teaching traditional plant knowledge to a small group, helping people reconnect with the land and cultural practices at risk of being lost.
Emergency preparedness Someone coordinating disaster readiness in their neighborhood, making sure everyone has what they need and knows their neighbors.
Holding difficult conversations An artist creating spaces for conversations about racism, housing, or climate - holding complexity with care.
Building repair networks A person creating systems for fixing things instead of throwing them away, teaching skills and building community.
Youth mentorship & skill-sharing Someone teaching young people trades, life skills, or offering consistent support and guidance.
Land & ecosystem care A person restoring habitat, stewarding watersheds, or protecting green spaces.
Housing & economic solutions Someone working on co-housing, tool libraries, time banks, or other ways of sharing resources.
This could be paid work, volunteer work, or something in between. No formal credentials needed.
Your nomination opens a door:
Everyone benefits from connection, learning, and community support. Not everyone receives funding, but everyone is part of building something meaningful together.
Some of the most important changemakers in our region:
Your nomination helps us reach people who might otherwise be missed. This is not about status, polish, or organizational backing. It's about impact, potential, integrity, and care.
Takes about 5 minutes. You'll tell us who they are, what work they're doing, and why you think they'd be a good fit.
Questions? We have answered questions on the ‘Questions we hear page’ or Reach out to us directly at metachrysalis@thaumazo.org