Clean Air: Organizing for Health and Justice was  founded by residents in Tonawanda, NY who suspected that their health problems were linked to the 53 industrial plants in their neighborhood. Residents conducted their own research,  joined together with their neighbors to build the power of their community, and forced enforcement agencies and decision makers to take action.

Since then our work has grown. Our fight has expanded to work not only to reduce toxics in the Tonwandas, but also to address the asthma epidemic on Buffalo’s west side. Fighting for justice can be difficult, overwhelming, and never ending. This is why remembering and celebrating community wins is not only meaningful, but necessary.

“If you lose hope, somehow you lose the vitality that keeps life moving, you lose that courage to be, that quality that helps you go on in spite of it all.”

Martin Luther King Jr.

On January 15th, Clean Air members will share their stories of hope and how their experience fighting for justice led them to become agents for change. We hope you join us!

Wednesday, January 15th * 7pm

St. Timothys Church

1453 Staley Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072