We at the Green House Connection Center are excited to announce that we’ve been awarded funding as part of Colorado’s new environmental justice grant initiative. This funding is aimed at empowering communities like ours in Elyria-Swansea, the most polluted neighborhood in the U.S., to tackle environmental injustices directly.
Harmony Cummings, who previously worked in the oil and gas industry, now dedicates her efforts to fighting pollution in our community. She describes Suncor as a "fire-breathing dragon" harming our children’s health but sees this grant as a step towards solutions.
With this support, we launched our “Pollution and Solutions” program, which helps neighbors engage in government decision-making processes. It ensures that our voices are heard alongside powerful industries. The funds also allow us to host educational and cultural events. For example, we’re organizing a tea-making party this Friday to connect with our community, where we’ll distribute water filters to ensure families have clean drinking water.
We are also collaborating with the Black Parents United Foundation, led by board member Nikie Wells, who understands the impacts of pollution firsthand as an asthmatic mother. Together, we’re leveraging this grant to raise awareness and drive change.
While we’re grateful for this funding, it’s just a start. Colorado’s frontline communities need continued support to truly overcome environmental challenges and build healthier futures.
Find the full article from 7 News HERE.
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