WE ACT for Environmental Justice
WE ACT for Environmental Justice is a non-profit organization dedicated to building healthy, toxic-free communities through advocacy, training, and partnerships in EPA Region 2.
Services
WE ACT for Environmental Justice provides training and support to environmental justice communities through the EPA Region 2 Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center. Their services encompass a wide array of initiatives, including environmental health and justice leadership training and worker training and job readiness programs. These efforts are aimed at empowering communities to achieve environmental justice and improve public health outcomes.
Key Partnerships
WE ACT for Environmental Justice collaborates with several esteemed partners to advance its mission. These include Clean Energy Group, Columbia University Climate School, and the New York University School of Law Institute for Policy Integrity. These partnerships leverage expertise and resources to support and educate communities on issues related to environmental justice and sustainability.
Funding and Support
WE ACT for Environmental Justice has received substantial financial support, amounting to at least $10 million over five years, aimed at assisting environmental justice communities across EPA Region 2. This funding enhances their capacity to deliver technical assistance, training, and advocacy work crucial for promoting environmental justice.
Focus Areas
WE ACT for Environmental Justice concentrates its efforts on several critical areas, including building healthy, toxic-free communities, climate justice, clean air, and sustainable land use. Their work involves comprehensive advocacy and campaign strategies to address these issues at the local, state, and federal levels, ensuring that environmental justice considerations are integrated into policy decisions.
Advocacy and Campaigns
WE ACT for Environmental Justice is deeply involved in advocacy and campaigning to influence environmental decisions and policies. They engage at multiple governmental levels—local, state, and federal—to push for reforms and actions that support environmental justice, enhance community health, and promote sustainable practices.