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Hope & Joy at our 11th Annual Fall Fundraiser

By Sarah Sweeney | October 16, 2025

The evening of October 4th, Center for Coalfield Justice had the privilege of hosting our 11th annual Fall Fundraiser. The night was a coming together for friends, supporters new and old, and shared hope for the future of Washington and Greene counties. The lights were aglow but more importantly, so were the people who make […]

Don’t Miss Out! Join us for CCJ’s Fall Fundraiser!

By Sarah Sweeney | September 4, 2025

Join us Saturday, October 4th from 5:00-9:00pm at the Stone Pavilion in Washington Park for our annual Fall Fundraiser celebration! This year, we are reflecting on “Carving out Hope” in difficult seasons by looking to our work and community to find those little spaces full of light we are all yearning for these days. 🎟️Reserve […]

DRYerson 2025: Remembering the Past, & Looking Forward to the Future

By Sarah Sweeney | June 25, 2025

This year’s 19th annual DRYerson festival was a little extra special. This year, we commemorated the 20th anniversary of the draining of the beloved Duke Lake at Ryerson Station State Park due to damage from mining operations. With the gift of beautiful weather, the Center for Coalfield Justice staff, Friends of Ryerson, PA Department of […]

2025 Kids Fishing Day Recap

By Sarah Sweeney | June 5, 2025

On Sunday, May 25th, Center for Coalfield Justice and Buffalo Creek Watershed Association were thrilled to have our most memorable Kids Fishing Day yet! We blew away our previous attendance records by handing out more than 215 free fishing poles to children in our community to enjoy around the shores of Dutch Fork Lake! 🎣That […]

Remembering Duke Lake

By Sarah Sweeney | June 3, 2025

Growing up in Greene County in the 90’s, there was one place that was central to so much of my life: Ryerson Station State Park. When I think of Duke Lake, my brain floods with  all the memories I have there. As a child, I spent many summer days with my family on the shores […]

Could an Indigenous Approach to Climate Change be the Solution for Rural Americans?

By Sarah Sweeney | April 30, 2025

This is the 10th blog in our Examining Climate series, where CCJ staff members and others will be sharing their favorite (or least favorite) climate solution, looking at the benefits and the costs in the hope of sparking an honest conversation about how we address the climate crisis and keep our focus on environmental justice. […]

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