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COMMUNITY CONCERNS
Environmental and Climate Justice
Environmental and Climate Justice Committee
Environmental and Climate Justice Committee - Chairperson Vacant
Environmental Climate Justice Committee shall: (1) seek to address environmental inequities at the local level and advocate for civil rights issues (2) develop a comprehensive and holistic agenda to reduce pollution (3) advance energy
efficiency and clean energy (4) build disaster resilient infrastructure policies and practices.
Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina exposed deep racial inequities in the U.S.’s disaster response and recovery systems. Today, we’re taking action to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself.
The NAACP and Counterstream are taking a bold step forward by partnering to launch a powerful new toolkit designed to help guide leaders at every level — local, state, and federal — toward equity-driven disaster preparedness and climate resilience.
The future and safety of Black and other frontline communities depend on what actions we take today.
United Nations • Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas.
An Illustrated Primer on the Fossil Fueled Industry’s Deceptive Tactics
Released April 1, 2021 NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program (ECJP) released “Fossil Fueled Foolery 2.0: An Illustrated Primer on the Fossil Fueled Industry’s Deceptive Tactics.”
NO ONE SHOULD GO HUNGRY EVER!
ICE RAIDS ARE HAPPENING IN CHESTER COUNTY
A Call to Action
They are spreading fear and terror here and all over the US by showing up in force masked, often with no ID on themselves or their vehicles, acting almost like a secret police force. Research is being conducted to learn what the police forces in Chester County are doing in regard to cooperation with ICE.
They are spreading fear and terror here and all over the US by showing up in force masked, often with no ID on themselves or their vehicles, acting almost like a secret police force. Research is being conducted to learn what the police forces in Chester County are doing in regard to cooperation with ICE.
There are businesses that support ICE and its terrorizing tactics. Never forget, "What they do to one group they will do to another".
The rise of masked police officers is controversial new ground in American life.
Housing
The Housing Committee
The Committee on Housing: Chairperson Vacant
The Committee on Housing: (1) studies housing conditions in the local community; (2) receives and seeks to address complaints of housing discrimination; (3) opposes all public and private restrictive housing practices; and (4) disseminates information and renders support to efforts to eliminate discrimination in housing.
CHESTER COUNTY EMERGENCY RENT & UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Learn how 2-1-1 is helping Chester County residents receive access to free and confidential information and resources, and about the Emergency Utility and Rental Assistance program. Find out about the requirements and the housing assistance resources available to individuals in Chester County.
The Fair Housing Act
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, or the Fair Housing Act, protects individuals from discrimination in the rental, sale, and financing of housing and in other housing-related transactions. Under the Fair Housing Act, it is against the law for a housing provider to do any of the following because of a consumer’s race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability:
Chester County has committed to rehoming 150 households & adding 350 affordable housing units through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development & the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness’ House America Initiative.
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Resources for Affordable Housing and Renters Rights
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Treasury’s Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program has provided communities over $46 billion to support housing stability throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Does not provide housing or help individuals find housing. Has compiled some resources to assist with housing issues.
Housing Quick Reference Guide
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Housing Quick Reference Guide
Pa has a variety of housing programs and services that can help older adults and people with disabilities, individuals and families with low incomes, or those who are at-risk of, or experiencing, homelessness.
PETRA Community Housing
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Housing Quick Reference Guide
Jonathan Capeci, Executive Director
201 S. Main Street, Spring City, PA 19475
610-948-1797
info@petrach.org