Tag: Environmental Justice
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Job Opportunity: Canopy
Tree stewardship nonprofit Canopy is now hiring! About Canopy: Canopy is a growing urban and community forestry nonprofit with a track record of delivering high-quality, innovative programs that bring nature into neighborhoods throughout the Bay Area Midpeninsula. Canopy staff and volunteers strive toward excellence, equity, collaboration, and gratitude in the work we do, and welcome…
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United Latinos 2023 Holiday Mixer
Join us for an evening of fun, food, and drinks at Two Rivers Cider, where we’ll be celebrating the holiday season with great company, delicious beverages. When: 6-9 pm November 30th, 2023 Where: Two Rivers Cider Featuring craft ciders, pupusas, music, and dancing! Check out our information tables regarding our current and future projects, including:…
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Upcoming Event: Climate Justice Fest
Sacramento Climate Coalition and Sacramento Poor People’s Campaign are teaming up with a coalition of other organizations to bring you the Climate Justice Fest! Featuring live performances, kids’ activities, vendors, and Halloween fun mixed with climate justice education. When: October 28th, 10am-2pm Where: Mcclatchy Park, Sacramento CA
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Upcoming Event: Sacramento Water Festival
the 2023 Sacramento Water Festival is coming up! Join the festivities with HATTAF International at Discovery Park. This FREE event will feature cultural performances, kids’ activities, vendors, and live music. Bring the whole family for a day of fun. When: 10am-4pm, Saturday, November 4th Where: Discovery Park, Sacramento CA
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ACTION ALERT: Show UP for Climate Action
Dear Climate activist, This coming Tuesday July 11th at 2:45 p.m. the County Board of Supervisors will consider a proposal to push back the timeline for the Climate Emergency Declaration (Resolution) from 2030 to 2045. This proposal is being made by the county staff and we have been told that it is because of their concern about…
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South Sac & Florin Residents Needed for Air Quality Steering Committee
Would you like to help reduce air pollution in your community? The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District is looking for residents who live in the South Sacramento/Florin community to serve on an Air Quality Steering Committee. This committee will work with the District to identify ways to reduce local air pollution and improve air quality…
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United Latinos Advocate Featured on Sac Bee Climate Solutions Column
The Sacramento Bee interviewed Erika Guzman, one of our community organizers, as part of a recent initiative to increase their solutions-focused climate change reporting. We commend Sacramento Bee for taking action to include more local environmental justice narratives in their reporting, and look forward to the full release of these stories. Please visit the original…
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$20K Grants to Fight for Climate Justice – 2023 Proposals Open Now
Fight for climate justice in your community and be awarded up to $20k in grants! Deadline is may 12th 6pm Climate justice for all grants – 2023 request for proposals are now open! Climate Reality Project’s 2023 Climate Justice for All Grants program is now open for 2023 and ready to accept proposals from YOUR community. The key to…
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Sacramento Clean Air Celebration
United Latinos is excited to be part of the upcoming Sacramento Clean Air Celebration! This is a great opportunity to get involved and learn about how air quality impacts our community- and what you can do. You’ll also be able to tour the district’s new portable air monitoring lab and connect with resources at this…
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EPA Announces Selections: ARP Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring Competitive Grant
The US EPA selected 132 projects, in 37 states, to receive a total of $53.4 million to conduct ambient air monitoring of pollutants in communities across the country with environmental and health outcome disparities stemming from pollution and the COVID-19 pandemic. United Latinos has been named in the selection.