Events

Experience a free movie night under the stars at Washington’s enchanting Firefly Garden, hosted by CCJ and our partners at the Common Ground Teen Center! We invite community members of all ages to join us August 4th at sunset for snacks, games, and movie magic as we enjoy the summer weather and each others’ company. Spider-Man: No […]

For 5 years, CCJ has been working with local families who have been impacted by rare childhood cancers. After making demands to Governor Wolf, local families secured a promise in 2019 that the state would conduct studies observing the apparent increase in rare childhood cancers in Southwestern Pennsylvania. These folks have created a group called […]

Join us at the New Freeport Firehall on August 16th at 6pm for a community meeting! This meeting at the New Freeport firehall will be to discuss an overview of what has happened in regards to the frac out last June, next steps, and planning for the Toby Rice townhall(s) coming up. Register Here Please […]

Do you have concerns about the potential health effects of the natural gas industry in our community? Does someone you know suffer from a rare childhood cancer or other rare cancer?   Our next Mad Facts meeting on Wednesday, August 23rd at North Strabane Park’s McDowell Pavilion. The meeting will start at 6:30 PM, and […]

Our second annual Fall Harvest Festival will take place on September 9th from 2-6 pm at Mingo Creek County Park - Shelter #1. Bring your excess harvest to share, swap seeds you have collected from your garden, enjoy free activities, and connect with community members around a bonfire as we celebrate the start of the fall […]

There is $2.2 billion coming into the state and counties over the next 10-18 years from the recent opioid settlements. These funds are to be used to expand Harm Reduction, Recovery, and Substance Use Disorder services. There is a long list of options and strategies for those in charge of the spending to choose from, […]

Did you know there are more oil and gas lobbyists than legislators in the PA Capitol?  Please join us in our office on Tuesday, September 26th at 6pm to learn more about what we can do together to work towards a government that works for all of us - not megacorporations and the politicians that […]

MAD FACTS (Moms & Dads: Families Awareness of Cancer Threat Spike) will be meeting for their next monthly meeting of parents and residents from around the region who are concerned about health impacts of oil and gas development. This month, we’ll be joined by speakers from Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania, a collection of health professionals who […]

Join us at the New Freeport Firehall on October 5th at 6pm for a community meeting! Please contact our Greene County Community Organizer, Tonya Yoders, if you have any questions at tonya@centerforcoalfieldjustice.org.

CCJ is partnering with the Donora Historical Society and Smog Museum for a webinar to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Donora smog, an event that led to the creation of the Clean Air Act. The deadly smog of 1948, one of the worst air pollution disasters in history, killed 21 people and caused health […]

An Evening of Community, Connection, and Celebration!   You’re invited to gather in community with us at the Stone Pavilion in Washington Park on Saturday, October 14th  from 5 - 9 PM in the name of supporting access to environmental justice in Greene and Washington Counties. This year, the Center for Coalfield Justice is marking […]

MAD-FACTS (Moms & Dads: Family Awareness of Cancer Threat Spike) will be meeting for their fifth monthly meeting of parents and residents from around the region who are concerned about health impacts of oil and gas development. This month, we'll be joined by Justin Nobel, a journalist and author who has written about fracking, radioactivity, and environmental […]

Success stories from people within the recovery community need to be told. Great work is happening in our communities to support recovery and prevent overdoses and overdose deaths, and this work is hopeful. Join us for a Story-Sharing Session at Club Serenity in Charleroi on Thursday, November 2 from 6-8pm!  At this session, we'll work […]

Have you or a loved one been impacted by substance use disorder? Learn how you can share your story to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and help guide local policies aimed at addressing the issue with us on February 15th at Club Serenity in Charleroi. Registration encouraged, but not required!

At the event, we will talk about your rights, how the industry has worked with landowners in the past, and steps you can take to better protect your property and water sources before, during, and after being undermined. This is a totally free event, and there will be light snacks and refreshments available to share […]

Join us on Saturday, March 23rd, to gather in community for CCJ's 4th Annual Seed Swap! The Seed Swap is one of CCJ's most popular and fastest-growing events; it's a wonderful way to connect with one another and to share our resources as a community while celebrating the arrival of spring! Bring seeds that you […]

Join us at the New Freeport firehall for a community meeting from 6-8pm on April 9th!   For any questions, please email our Greene County Community Organizer, Tonya, at tonya@centerforcoalfieldjustice.org

Join Center for Coalfield Justice staff for an informal discussion over coffee and light refreshments on Tuesday, April 16th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Marsha Cassel's Kitchen on Main in West Middletown. ☕️ Our aim for this evening is to get to know the community members in Avella better and to listen to any concerns or issues they […]

Join Center for Coalfield Justice staff for an informal discussion over a coffee on Thursday, April 25th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at RGB Coffee in Waynesburg. ☕️ Our aim for this evening is to get to know the community members in Waynesburg better and to listen to any concerns or issues they might have […]

Justin Nobel's Book Signing "Petroleum-238: Big Oil's Dangerous Secret and the Grassroots Fight to Stop It"  Join Rolling Stone's Justin Nobel for a discussion of his new book and how he fights the dark side. May the Fourth is Star Wars Day, and we'll be getting into the spirit by celebrating a master of investigative […]

We hope you can come out to Dutch Fork Lake in Claysville and join us for 🐠 Free Kids Fishing Day 🐟 on Sunday, May 26th. Anglers of all ages can fish without a license in state waters across Pennsylvania. We'll provide young beginners with free bait, tackle, and a fishing pole to keep as long as supplies last! […]

Join Center for Coalfield Justice staff for an informal discussion over coffee and light refreshments on Wednesday, June 5th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Farmhouse Bakery, in Claysville, PA. ☕️ Our aim for this evening is to get to know the community members in Claysville better and to listen to any concerns or issues […]

MAD-FACTS: Learn more about protecting your health near gas infrastructure. Do you feel alone when you voice your concerns about increased rare cancers in our communities? Would you like to see FLIR Camera footage of local fracking wells and compressor stations? Join us to learn more about protecting your family's health while living next to […]

Come join us for a day of celebration at the Canonsburg 4th of July Parade! Would you like to celebrate our freedom with friends and family at the second-largest Independence Parade in the state? Come enjoy snacks and good company as we celebrate and continue to promote a healthy environment for all residents of our […]

Studies show that living near Marcellus shale operations can affect your child's health. Join your neighbors and MAD-FACTS to connect with other community members who are concerned about pollution from industry. Together we can learn about industry practices and how to make changes to better protect our families’ health.   Register Here for meeting details

Come join MAD-FACTS at the California United Methodist Church for a monthly community meeting starting at 6:30pm. Register here

For more information, email us at info@centerforcoalfieldjustice.org!

The findings of the University of Pittsburgh Health and Environment Studies — which linked fossil fuel operations in Pennsylvania to childhood cancer and other health problems — were released over a year ago. The Department of Health made a number of promises to impacted residents based on the data collected, but so far there has […]

  Clean Air Advocacy Coordinator Lois Bower-Bjornson will be discussing what it’s like to live among oil and gas infrastructure and how the Protective Buffers campaign aims to protect Pennsylvania communities and the environment. Shale gas and petrochemical infrastructure has been harming the health of Pennsylvania residents for years.  It’s past time for the state […]

You’re invited to gather in community with us at the Stone Pavilion in Washington Park on Saturday, October 5th from 5 - 9 PM in the name of supporting access to environmental justice in Greene and Washington Counties. This year, the Center for Coalfield Justice is celebrating 30 years of service to our communities! 🎟️ […]

Register Here!

Do you have your voting plan ready for this year’s election? Join Center for Coalfield Justice, Washington County NAACP, and Take Action Advocacy Group for a voter celebration on October 20th from 1PM-3PM at the LeMoyne Community Center! Click here for more information!

Email info@centerforcoalfieldjustice.org for more information!

Do you live near one of the CNX Resources Radical Transparency© sites? Would you like to learn more about these sites and how it is negatively affecting our community? The Center for Coalfield Justice has been helping to provide residents in your area with the tools needed to help protect their families for 30 years. […]