Hello environmental stewards and community members!
Couldn't make our last meeting? It's no problem! Meeting Recording, Access Passcode: ?S%9nZs$
During our first monthly meeting of the new year, we admired our accomplishments of 2021 and discussed our action plan for events in 2022. Cheers to a great year ahead!
We broadened our community outreach through connections with Loyola University Chicago's School of Environmental Sustainability, The Chicago Housing Initiative, and the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition.
View the meeting summary included below to hear more!
We hope that you will join us at our next meeting on February 9th!
Conference Info: Meeting ID: 829 1770 2982
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Couldn't make our last meeting? It's no problem! Meeting Recording, Access Passcode: ?S%9nZs$
During our first monthly meeting of the new year, we admired our accomplishments of 2021 and discussed our action plan for events in 2022. Cheers to a great year ahead!
We broadened our community outreach through connections with Loyola University Chicago's School of Environmental Sustainability, The Chicago Housing Initiative, and the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition.
View the meeting summary included below to hear more!
We hope that you will join us at our next meeting on February 9th!
Conference Info: Meeting ID: 829 1770 2982
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82917702982
+13126266799,,82917702982# US
Highlights
- Discussed 2022 Action Plan
- Voted unanimously to join the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition
- Articulated our concerns with development updates in Edgewater regarding affordable housing, deconstruction, and making Chicago more pedestrian friendly
Community Connections
Community Air Research Project
This project provides research experience for students who are underrepresented in the scientific field. These students will be collaborating with EEC on where to install four purple air sensors within Chicago. EEC will be a main group which the student can gain knowledge about Chicago and listen to residents' concerns.
Learn more about CARE
Learn more about Purple Air
Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition
EEC just voted in favor of joining the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition (ICJC) Climate Table, joining us in a coalition with dozens of other environmental groups in advocacy for a clean energy economy! ICJC was a leading force in the promotion of the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA), especially after the harmful effects of the COVID-19 crisis, and we are proud to be joining their efforts.
ICJC is looking for ambassadors on CEJA, who can know about the bill and be able to apply that information within the Edgewater Community. If you are interested in the role, reach out.
Edgewater Historical Museum Exhibits
The exhibit on Native History in Edgewater is available 1-4pm on Saturdays and Sundays at 5358 N. Ashland Road.
CHI Community Action Education Event
The Chicago Housing Initiative (CHI) will be discussing the topic "Why Does Affordable Housing Fail Low-Income People" on January 29th at 1pm.
Webinar Link
Citizens Utility Board Poll
Citizens Utility Board is trying to assist Illinois Residents by understanding their most expensive utility bills in 2021. Help them and be entered for the chance to win $100 by taking this survey.
Save the Date <3
- Jan. 27 Pierce Local School Council Meeting on Housing
- Jan. 29 Litter Free Edgewater Clean Up
- Feb. 9 Next Monthly Meeting at 9:00am
- Mar. 5-12 One Earth Film Festival
