What’s Going On:
Healthy Corner Store Initiative
ECO Youth and community residents came out in full support August 16th and 18th to enroll 13 corner stores into the program! See the full list of participating stores here.
ECO Youth: Environmental Community Organizers
ECO Youth is our new after school program for high school students. We had a successful pilot program this spring, and a series of accomplishments: 2 students funded $1000 from Ashoka’s Youth Venture program, a youth webinar presentation to the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences, a workshop youth presented at conferences and schools, and much more… Stay tuned for the official launch of ECO Youth this fall!
Gorham Manufacturing Site
Residents are taking action and getting results at the Gorham site! Textron held a public meeting on July 12, 2011 laying out their plans for cleaning up remaining parts of the site, and residents continue to meet with all responsible parties to ensure movement towards full cleanup. Read more here and stay tuned for updates.
Green D(RI)VE
Green D(RI)VE is a youth-led project to convert a bus run on vegetable oil. Our slogan is “Powered by Youth, Run on Vegetable Oil”
Click here and “Like” us on Facebook!
Community Environmental College
Youth! This summer’s CEC just ended and had over 50 students enrolled in 3 classes: Environmental Justice, Food Justice, and Leadership Media and the Arts. Stay tuned for exciting updates!
CARE Alliance/Alianza CARE
Thanks to everyone who participated in the CARE Alliance! Read our CARE Environmental Health Assessment that summarizes seven environmental health issues identified by the CARE Alliance, describes how they affect Providence residents, and recommends action steps we can take to address these problems. And then let us know what you think!
Urban Pond Procession
See the UPP’s new website, here.
Weatherization Open Houses
We are currently running the Weatherization Open House program, with one weatherization each month. The weatherizations help insulate peoples homes, saving them money and helping stop climate change through energy efficiency. If you are interested in having your home weatherized, contact us to be added to the list!
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In the news:
April 10, 2009: Lee sobre la Liga en Providence en Español!
December 10, 2008: See the EJ League featured in the Providence Phoenix!
