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Greensboro-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Piedmont Center for Sustainability

Practical sustainability education, community projects, and responsible nonprofit support across the Piedmont region of the eastern United States.

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What PCS is here to do

Turn useful ideas into visible regional work.

PCS connects charitable stewardship with hands-on learning, land and food-system projects, public gatherings, and support for aligned community efforts. We are rebuilding active capacity carefully, with clear roles, realistic commitments, and room for the right people and funders to help shape what comes next.

How PCS works

Start with what matters to you

Four ways into the work

A basket of fresh vegetables ProjectsSee the agricultural education center concept, practical priorities, status, and safeguards.Explore projects → Margins and Moonlight book fair and literary ball artwork Fundraising EventsAttend PCS-presented gatherings that support charitable programs and organizational capacity.View events → Blackberries ripening on a bramble Grants & FundingPropose aligned work, explore fiscal sponsorship, or start a conversation as a donor or grantmaker.Review pathways → A small demonstration chicken coop built from reclaimed wood Get InvolvedBring board experience, teaching, project knowledge, event help, or a useful regional connection.Find your role →

Current project direction

A place for agricultural learning, built in responsible phases.

PCS is evaluating an agricultural education center with Collective Spaces Farm, a community-owned farm in Halifax County, Virginia, as a potential host. The concept may include restoration and educational reuse of a historic tobacco barn, a covered teaching workspace, essential water and sanitation infrastructure, and a food forest.

This is an exploratory initiative. Collective Spaces is not a legal partner of PCS, and no permanent work will be funded until the board completes independent review, site due diligence, written agreements, permitting analysis, and a viable funding plan.

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Preliminary planning ranges

Historic barn workAbout $10,000 for an initial stabilization or reuse phase, subject to assessment.
Covered learning space$10,000-$15,000 for a modest pavilion or comparable educational workspace.
Site infrastructure$10,000-$15,000 each as an early working range for a well and septic system.
Food forestAbout $10,000 for phased design, planting, protection, and establishment.

These are planning estimates, not bids or restricted-gift promises. Scope and sequence will depend on professional review, agreements, permits, and funding.

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Upcoming events

September 18 - September 19, 2026 Upcoming

Margins & Moonlight

ACCA Shriners Center - Richmond, VA

A PCS fundraising event supporting sustainability education, community programs, and practical regional action.

Event details

Transparent by design

Clear roles protect the mission.

PCSSets charitable priorities, retains oversight of charitable funds, and presents mission-supporting programs and events.

Event professionalsFBE Consulting and Event Planning is contracted by PCS to produce and manage selected fundraising events.

Community collaboratorsVenues and prospective project hosts may collaborate on specific work without becoming legal partners of PCS.

Board stewardshipConflicts are disclosed and interested directors recuse from related decisions.

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