Mission

The Coalition's mission is to form an organization of residents that empowers the community to fight toxic exposure, protect the environment, and protect the health and safety of residents.

Issues

Toxics, Energy, Air pollution, Water pollution, Waste disposal, Facility siting, Wildlife, Pesticides, Lead, Asbestos, Recycling, Parks & recreation, Worker safety, Housing, Environmental justice, Community organizing

Activities

Lobbying, Research, Organizing, Education, Direct action

Programs/
Projects

The Coalition' s work focuses on ensuring that the city, state and county implement environmental justice laws that have been adopted. Currently, the Community Health project in Richmond identifies environmental and health threats, such as chemical pollution, and advocates for resources to address the effects of toxins. The Coalition also organizes the Zero Dioxin project, which identifies and monitors dioxin sources in the community. This project works with the state air quality board to analyze bio-monitoring data and to eliminate dioxins.

Constitutency

African American/Black

Geographical Focus

Regional, City

Staff

2

Volunteers

25

Membership Base

1300

Annuual Budget

$10,000 - $100,000

Year Founded

1980