EiJ Hazard: PFAS
FOR ECOGOVLAB/CCEJP CURRICULUM: Use this as a research resource during 11th and 12th Grade Lesson 2 on Hazards.
Community Forum at Davis Elementary - APR 4 6:00PM
- Community forum about the role and impact of the industrial corridor on soil contamination, air pollution, and the health of the community
- Leonel is presenting on things that Dr.
What do you hope to get out of the lab?
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I hope to be involved in projects that aim to gather scientific evidence to inform environmental decision making and advocate for greater equity and justice in environmental governance. Through this work, I hope to learn the skills needed to engage in community based research and leverage community knowledge as expert knowledge. In my department, things are often siloed and issues are only seen through one perspective. I really want to gain more experience in collaborating with a wide array of stakeholders to come up with approaches to mitigate the environmental injustices experienced in under-resourced communities.
Beck, Nyah E. | Winter 2023 EiJ Annotations
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How does the organization collaborate with other organizations, community groups, or stakeholders in pursuing its mission, and what are some of the benefits and challenges of these partnerships?
How does the organization envision its future growth and development, and what strategies are being pursued to achieve these goals?
Beck, Nyah E. | Winter 2023 EiJ Annotations
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Nuestra Casa San Mateo County's work advances justice and good governance by promoting affordable housing, immigrant rights, and social and economic justice. By providing resources and support to low-income and immigrant communities in San Mateo County, the organization seeks to address systemic inequalities and empower marginalized communities. Through its advocacy efforts, Nuestra Casa San Mateo County also aims to influence public policy and decision-making to create a more just and equitable society.
Beck, Nyah E. | Winter 2023 EiJ Annotations
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Nuestra Casa San Mateo County functions within the non-profit sector, specifically within the community-based organization sub-sector. Its place within this ecology is to provide resources and support to the Latino community in San Mateo County.
Beck, Nyah E. | Winter 2023 EiJ Annotations
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Nuestra Casa San Mateo County has collaborated with various organizations in the area to advance its mission. Some of these organizations include the San Mateo County Central Labor Council, the Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County, and the San Mateo County Immigrant Rights Coalition. Nuestra Casa San Mateo County has also worked closely with local government officials and agencies to advocate for affordable housing and immigrant rights.
Beck, Nyah E. | Winter 2023 EiJ Annotations
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Common challenges and concerns that organizations working in social justice and community development may face include limited resources, unequal power dynamics, systemic barriers, resistance to change, and complex social and political issues that require long-term solutions.
Beck, Nyah E. | Winter 2023 EiJ Annotations
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This organization does not seem to produce its research and data relating to environmental justice. Still, they share and circulate documents from credible, scholarly resources that have made data relevant to their work.
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Nuestra Casa works on several initiatives, and they seek to improve the lives of low-income immigrant communities in San Mateo County, California. Illustrative programming includes; Immigration Services, Health and Wellness Programs, Housing Support, Community + Civic Engagement, Education, and Career Development.