Extreme Heat/Cold

Empower DC builds the power of DC residents through resident-led community organizing to advance racial, economic, housing and environmental justice.

Links:

https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/legal/ward-5-residents-demand-closure-nep-facility-health-concerns-environmental-racism/65-475f70f0-b6e5-4c03-af23-ffab1f5cd4be 

https://www.thecommunityfoundation.org/news/building-power-from-the-ground-up-empowering-ivy-city-residents-to-take-control-of-their-communitys-futurenbsp

Working in collaboration with grassroots communities, policy makers and researchers, CEED conducts research and provides community education on important energy, environment, and development issues – so that all members of society may effectively participate in public decision-making.

The Community In-Power & Development Association, Inc. empowers residents in low-income communities in Port Arthur, Texas to take action against neighboring chemical manufacturers, refineries and incinerator facilities. CIDA also works to transform dilapidated and underserved areas into desirable communities that have a strong economic base.