Project Highlights

Joplin Reforestation

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Comminitree Success Stories

CommuniTree provides free trees to over 250 partners each year to support community led, volunteer driven projects that plant over 10,000 trees collectively. Read about the unique tree champions using this program to make a difference in their communities and be inspired to build a project of your own.

Partner ReLeaf Success Stories

Sometimes barriers to successful tree planting go beyond access to plant material. Forest ReLeaf works closely with Priority ReLeaf partners to build comprehensive projects to meet local goals and solve local challenges.

Jess Underwood
Finance & Operations Director

After 17 years in the non-profit and public sector, Jess remains committed to mission-driven work that tackles the challenges facing our communities. Their career began with a year of service as an Americorps St. Louis Emergency Response team member, responding to natural disasters and performing conservation projects. That foundation of service led to roles supporting the arts, affordable housing, mental health, and grassroots housing advocacy in St. Louis. During this journey Jess has worked to center the value “nothing about us, without us.” They do their best to ensure that the voices of people who have been marginalized guide the strategy and execution of work that honors their lived experiences. When they aren’t working, Jess is out paddling, hiking, working in their garden, or building something.