Our Partners

 

How the National Park Service Collaborates with Partners

The National Park Service (NPS) works with a diverse array of partners to fulfill its mission of preserving and protecting America's natural and cultural resources. These partnerships enable the NPS to leverage additional resources, expertise, and funding, significantly advancing its conservation goals.

Types of Partnerships

The NPS forms various types of partnerships, including:
- Agreements with state and local governments
- Collaborations with non-profit organizations
- Partnerships with private landowners
- Cooperation with other federal agencies

By working together, the NPS and its partners can accomplish more than they could independently, from habitat restoration to enhancing visitor education and interpretation.

Philanthropic Partners

National parks benefit from partnerships with over 200 philanthropic organizations, each offering projects and programs tailored to the specific needs of individual parks. Despite their diverse approaches, these organizations share a common goal: to protect and preserve national parks for future generations. Philanthropic partners contribute by:

- Raising funds for the rehabilitation of historic structures
- Maintaining visitor facilities
- Providing educational and recreational opportunities
- Hosting special events and programs
- Mobilizing volunteers and interns for park projects
- Accepting donations to support research, restoration, and other initiatives

Cooperating Associations

In many national parks, not-for-profit organizations known as cooperating associations play a crucial role in enhancing visitor understanding and appreciation. These associations provide various services, such as:

- Operating bookstores that offer publications about the park and related merchandise
- Developing audiovisual programs
- Supporting educational programs, guided tours, and interactive exhibits

Through these efforts, cooperating associations help visitors connect with the park's natural and cultural heritage.

 

Official "Rosie the Riveter Trust" logo.

Rosie the Riveter Trust.

Meet Our Park Partners

The Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park collaborates closely with several key partners. Here, we highlight our main partners who offer invaluable support in numerous ways.

Rosie the Riveter Trust

The Rosie the Riveter Trust, our friends group, supports the park in many ways, including fundraising, sponsoring special events, and providing technical assistance.

Trust Mission

Rosie the Riveter Trust celebrates the stories of sacrifice, opportunity, and profound social change that took place in America during World War II. As the official nonprofit partner of Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park located in Richmond, California, we honor the strong work ethic of people from all backgrounds who worked on the home front. Through historic preservation and educational programming, we inspire people to learn from history and apply those lessons in today's world.

Rosie the Riveter Trust Website

Rosie Home Front Store

Trust Email
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Trust Phone
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Trust Address
MAIL: P.O. Box 71126 - Richmond, CA 94807
OFFICE: 1014 Florida Ave, Suite 212 - Richmond, CA 94804

Rosie the Riveter Trust is a 501c3 nonprofit organization ID #94-3335350 - Guide Star Gold Rating

 

Logo for "The Fund for People in Parks."

The Fund for People in Parks

The Fund for People in Parks is an official philanthropic partner of the National Park Service. The Fund provides private funding and professional service to enhance the visitor experience in western National Parks.

The Fund works closely with park staff and the Rosie the Riveter Trust to bring private philanthropic support to projects that might not otherwise be funded. The Fund has provided grants for several projects at Rosie the Riveter, including design and production of a site guide, the development of an audio storytelling exhibit in the visitor education center, and a documentary capturing the voices of real-life Rosies who have volunteered at the park for many years.

To learn more, please visit the official website.

 

Thinking of Making a Donation to the Park?

If you want to make a donation directly to the park, please call 510-232-5050 for more information. We can accept checks made out to the "National Park Service".