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Environmental Justice Small Grant Awards - FY 2003
Pioneer Valley Project (PVP) $15,000
235 Eastern Avenue
Springfield, MA 01109
Springfield Housing Organization and Health Action Project
The goal of this project is to reduce the incidence of lead poisoning and asthma-related
hospitalizations from neighborhoods in Springfield, Massachusetts, by 10 percent within a year.
To successfully meet of this goal, PVP will: (1) Facilitate information exchange, resource sharing
and collaboration between partners to address disproportionate exposure of residents to indoor
environmental hazards in the target area; (2) Build on Springfield's extensive network of
community organizers, family advocates and community health workers to identify housing
bearing disproportionate burdens and help engage members of the target audience in problem-
solving and health education; (3) Interpret environmental data using Geographic Information
Systems and other tools to assist the public in understanding the impact of indoor environmental
hazards. PVP is a coalition of church, labor and community groups working for social change.
PV is a member of the InterValley Project and the Organizing and Leadership Training regional
networks. This network helps leaders of religious, labor, tenant and immigrant groups to address
the environmental, economic and social justice issues that affect low-income members of their
communities.
Regional Environmental Council (REC) $15,000
Address: P.O. Box 255
Worcester, MA 01613
Building Awareness and Providing Alternatives to Household Toxics
The goals of the project are to: (1) Improve the health of residents in Worcester, Massachusetts
disproportionately impacted by environmental hazards by building awareness of toxic chemicals
in and around the home, and teaching residents to avoid exposure by purchasing alternative
products that are not as toxic; (2) Build stronger links among community groups, churches, REC,
health care providers, students and city agencies; and (3) Train community leaders on how to
research and interpret health and environmental data. The REC builds public awareness of local
environmental issues through research and education. Programs focus on inner-city
neighborhoods who have traditionally been excluded from the environmental decision-making
process. REC also spearheads local and regional environmental advocacy, especially for parks,
trails, open and green space, Brownfields redevelopment, recycling, environmental justice and
water protection.10/26/04
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