Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 Building Healthy Communities Since 1988. WE ACT for Environmental Justice is a 501(c)(3) Northern Manhattan community-based membership organization whose mission is to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low-income participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies and practices. Biography. Safe, fresh, and nutritious school meals that are prepared in schools in a quality environment, that kids eat and parents support, to contribute to the reduction of childhood obesity. Jeff Jones Strategies EIN: 13-3800068. WE ACT for Environmental Justice Natural Resources Defense Council Environmental Health and Justice Leadership Training (Ongoing – Spring). 328, Director of Environmental HealthTENYA@weact.org, Ext. Chair, CEO Quarterly The WE ACT curriculum for the Highline Network had a primary focus on environmental justice issues in public spaces in NYC and in developing a collaboration between local project leaders and community-based advocates. Peggy Shepard WE ACT for Environmental Justice is seeking an Environmental Health intern who can assist with our mission of building healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low income participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies and practices. Gregory J. Anderson (Chair) “WE ACT helped me achieve a healthier home. They are developing the skills and knowledge needed to become community advocates, whether supporting WE ACT initiatives or leading their own. Contact InformationWE ACT for Environmental Justice1854 Amsterdam Avenue (at 152nd Street), 2nd FloorNew York, NY 10031Phone: (212) 961-1000Fax: (212) 961-1015WE ACT for Environmental Justice 50 F Street, NW, 8th FloorWashington, DC 20001Phone: (202) 495-3036Fax: (202) 547-6009, Executive DirectorPEGGY@weact.org, Ext. Healthy Indoor Environments 307, BiographyCommunity Organizing & Outreach CoordinatorCHARLES@weact.org, Ext. New York, NY, Dennis A. Derryck Based on our successful Environmental Health and Justice Leading Training program, these mini-modules provide students – and their parents – with an introduction to the basic concepts of environmental justice. Good Food in Schools
To date, they have learned about the foundations of organizing, clean air quality, climate justice and energy security, and healthy homes with guest speakers such as Mike Harrington of the New School’s Tishman Environment and Design Center, Dr. Jeanette Stingone of Columbia University’s Center for Environmental Health in Northern Manhattan, and Dr. Maida Galvez of the New York State Children’s Environmental Health Center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. 313, BiographyDirector of Human Resources & AdministrationEVELYN@weact.org, Ext. West Harlem Environmental Action Inc a/k/a WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT) is a non-profit environmental justice organization based in New York City that fights environmental racism and works to improve environmental health through community organizing, …
299 Market Street Suite 250 Visiting Professor Youth Environmental Health and Justice Leadership Training (Ongoing – Spring). We have a dozen WE ACT members participating in this summer’s Environmental Health and Justice Leadership Training program. The creation and use of unenclosed areas connecting the built and natural environments and providing opportunities for recreation, reflection and interactions with nature. 312, Director of CommunicationsBROOKE@weact.org, Ext. 301, Director of Membership & OrganizingBURKE@weact.org, Ext. Help Charity Navigator rate more organizations with your tax-deductible donation. Visit Web Site 3.7K likes. And we’ll answer any questions you may have.
As a result of our ongoing work to educate and mobilize the more than 630,000 residents of Northern Manhattan on environmental issues affecting their quality of life, WE ACT has become a leader in the nationwide movement for environmental justice, influencing the creation of federal, state and local policies affecting the environment.
For press or speaking inquiries, please contact Brooke Havlik, Director of Communications (brooke@weact.org). 303, Director of Federal PolicyADRIENNE@weact.org, Ext. New York, NY, David Evans, Ph.D WE ACT is a proud member of The New York State Outdoor Education Association (NYSOEA) is the professional membership organization supporting outdoor and environmental education and interpretive services in New York State since 1968. Executive Director PEGGY@weact.org, Ext. 305, Development AssociateRACHEL@weact.org, Ext.
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923. After completing the training, participants of the EHJLT are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to organize campaigns or projects for WE ACT and/or broader environmental/social justice … tel: (212) 961-1000 fax: (212) 961-1015 The Environmental Health and Justice Leadership Training (EHJLT) introduces WE ACT members to environmental justice, environmental health, community organizing, and campaign work to prepare more leaders from Northern Manhattan for advocacy work. Site designed and developed by Social Ink [+], Environmental Health and Justice Leadership Training, Worker Training and Job Readiness Program, BLACK LIVES MATTER: WE ACT SOLIDARITY STATEMENT, Environmental Health and Justice Leading Training program. Gregory J. Anderson WE ACT’s approach to meeting these goals is guided by our “people’s first” philosophy: those that are most impacted by a particular problem are in the best position to develop solutions and take a front-line stance on implementing identified strategies. Sustainable Land Use 2nd Floor New York, During this project, we replicated our EHJLT for NYCHA residents in Gowanus, Red Hook, and Wyckoff Garden Developments (with a particular focus on EJ issues in S. Brooklyn). 306 Vice President
The orientation will be led by Charles Callaway, WE ACT’s Senior Community Organizer. 322, Community Organizer & Outreach CoordinatorLOUIS@weact.org, Ext.
Access to and use of consumer products that do not contain chemicals at levels harmful to human health. From here, WE ACT has both created and facilitated curricula, consulted on creating more inclusive programming, with public, charter and private schools, non-profit institutions, and other environmental groups. Join our mailing list (managed with Mailchimp) to receive our latest community news, action updates, and local and national events. We will never distribute your personal information. Read More Our Team
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WE ACT is working to achieve this mission by accomplishing a set of clear. tel: (212) 961-1000
After completing the training, participants of the EHJLT are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to organize campaigns or projects for WE ACT and/or broader environmental/social justice movements. Learn More, Educational Programming with other Institutions. Access to and use of consumer products that do not contain chemicals at levels harmful to human health. 5th Avenue Committee (2016 – 2017): One of our first consulting projects on education and environmental justice was with Fifth Avenue Committee. Stay tuned for additional images! Each year we conduct a special Environmental Health and Justice Leadership Training program for students at the Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (WHEELS). The creation and use of unenclosed areas connecting the built and natural environments and providing opportunities for recreation, reflection and interactions with nature.
Albany, NY, Vernice Miller-Travis (WE ACT Co-Founder) Community Development : Housing and Neighborhood Development, 1854 Amsterdam Ave 2nd Floor Vermont Law School 3.7K likes. Join our mailing list (managed with Mailchimp) to receive our latest community news, action updates, and local and national events. Support Center Partnership in Philanthropy Annual, Please share with this organization: Elimination of ambient air pollutants emitted from transportation, housing, and other facilities, including small business sources. Senior Associate It will be held online, via Zoom, from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM on Saturday, May 30.