Movement Building in Uncertain Times – A Message from our Executive Director

I have some exciting news to share – we are proud to announce that we are a partner along with PUSH Buffalo, C.O.N.N.E.C.T. and others that have collectively received a $20 Million Community Change Grant from the USEPA. This project will better prepare our community to thrive while dealing with the worsening effects of climate change through emergency preparedness, pollution reduction, workforce development, and resiliency projects.

Clean Air will receive a sub award of this grant to continue our organizing and community air monitoring work. These much needed funds will be a game changer for our community. Right now we are challenging you to invest in Clean Air by donating so we can leverage these funds to effectively to build power.

This announcement caps off a year of great organizational growth and marks 3 years since I have had the privilege of taking on this role at Clean Air. What keeps me going when the work is difficult is the clarity of our organizational values. Leadership development, toma de decisiones democrática, conocimiento residente, race and class equity and inclusion, and recognition and joyful celebration.. They stand as the north star through which we filter all of our decisions, especially when considering a new partnership or the pursuit of funding. It is with the utmost pride and responsibility that the leadership team here adheres to these values as we forge forward.

We do not do this work on behalf of those suffering from injustice, we do this work in solidarity and collective interest as we all suffer under the forces that sacrifice human health for the profits for the few at the top. The most powerful action you can take this year is to join an organization that shares your values and is fighting against the root causes of injustice.

In Solidarity,

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Director Ejecutivo