Matt McLelland

I have committed 7 years to be a mentor to a rising 6th grader - following him throughout all of his middle school / high school career to give advice, encouragement, and support for whatever he might need to be successful in life.

The Lula Lake Land Trust seeks to create a network of conservation properties within the watershed that will ensure protection and enhancement of local water quality, protect areas which maintain contiguous forest cover and scenic views, provide opportunities for research and education programs and designate areas suitable for public access, use and enjoyment. Through our programs and activities, we will continue to influence future public and private efforts to create a continuous conservation… Show more

The Lula Lake Land Trust seeks to create a network of conservation properties within the watershed that will ensure protection and enhancement of local water quality, protect areas which maintain contiguous forest cover and scenic views, provide opportunities for research and education programs and designate areas suitable for public access, use and enjoyment. Through our programs and activities, we will continue to influence future public and private efforts to create a continuous conservation landscape on the mountain. Show less

The mission of Wild Trails is to encourage and promote a healthy and active lifestyle through trail running and other forms of outdoor recreation and advocate to protect and preserve land (natural spaces) used for such activities.

I perform a variety of Scuba Diving related tasks - most often tank cleaning, feeding, guest interaction, and performing at underwater dive shows. I regularly dive - always 1 to 2 times per month.

TechTown is a technology and entrepreneurial learning center offering year-round after-school programs and summer camps. We are dedicated to inspiring the next generation of innovators—our youth. Designed for children across all skill levels and demographics from ages 7 to 17, TechTown is a place where kids discover, learn, and explore the limitless possibilities of their imaginations.

Trustee at The Unfoundation (http://theunfoundation.org/) - a local non-profit that makes micro-grants to various Chattanooga based organizations. The UNfoundation provides an avenue for the everyday person to see small, easily achievable ideas come to life - to facilitate the connection of these great ideas with the capital needed to make them happen. They simplify the process of giving and receiving in our community. Applicants don't even need official non-profit status. The UNfoundation… Show more

Trustee at The Unfoundation (http://theunfoundation.org/) - a local non-profit that makes micro-grants to various Chattanooga based organizations. The UNfoundation provides an avenue for the everyday person to see small, easily achievable ideas come to life - to facilitate the connection of these great ideas with the capital needed to make them happen. They simplify the process of giving and receiving in our community. Applicants don't even need official non-profit status. The UNfoundation will consider any project that will make Chattanooga better. As long as we’re not funding a keg party or buying you a sweet new laptop for personal enjoyment, we’re open to all ideas. The goal of this organization is to give up to $2,000 to a project that deserves it, each month. Artists, artisans, justice seekers, neighborhood organizers, culinary cats, scientists, hot air ballooners, authors, athletes, anime’ers, and anyone else who wants to do something that needs a little extra cash, apply and you’ll get a fair shot at up to $2,000.

Each month, 20 trustees show up with $100 and meet to discuss / debate the latest batch of ideas. At the end of the meeting, a grant it awarded and we work with a local community foundation to immediately fund the project. Show less