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Our Work

All of our work is informed and directed by people who live in Washington and Greene Counties. We work with people around the issues that are impacting them, which typically fall into four pillars: Coal, Oil/Gas & Petrochemical, Economic Justice, and Democracy. Through our work in these categories, our focus is to invest in the leadership of those who are most impacted and to help create communities of people that possess the skills and analysis to advocate for their basic rights to a healthy environment and thriving economy.

Directly below, you can access more information on the different facets of our work, and our blogs appear beneath, beginning with the most recent.

Updates on our Work

WHR Budget Statement

PA Budget Deal Leaves Out Whole-Home Repairs: State Officials Playing Politics with People’s Homes

By Lisa DePaoli | December 18, 2023

Washington and Greene Counties need more funding for the program, not less. So far, Washington County has granted awards for workforce development in the construction industry, which should help to address long-standing labor shortages. Greene County has prioritized veterans and disabled resident repairs, with a portion utilized for workforce development.

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2023 Year End Review

By CCJ | December 7, 2023

This holiday season, extend your generosity and support for environmental justice in Washington and Greene Counties! Click here to Donate Today! Author CCJ View all posts

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November 2023

November 2023 Newsletter

By Alex Downing | November 29, 2023

Read our monthly e-newsletter, which will update you on our work, current action items, and upcoming events. CCJ & MAD-FACTS VISIT HARRISBURG TO CALL FOR MORE HEALTH PROTECTIONS FROM FRACKING […]

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CCJ Applauds Gov Shapiro’s Decision to Appeal Court’s Block of RGGI

By Lisa DePaoli | November 22, 2023

Ethan Story, Advocacy Director for the Center for Coalfield Justice, stated “We are excited that the Governor has made this decision. Pennsylvania communities need this for many reasons. Although RGGI is not the perfect answer for our state, it is a step in the right direction toward a just transition. RGGI is something that most residents want and deserve. It also would bring incredible environmental benefits. It is unclear how the state would use the funds to bring frontline and coal communities the help they need and deserve. CCJ will continue to advocate for these funds to be invested into these communities.” 

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Press Release: Gov Shapiro’s Announcement of CNX Partnership is a Slap in the Face to Communities Suffering from Years of Drilling

By Lisa DePaoli | November 2, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lisa DePaoli, lisa@centerforcoalfieldjustice.org, 724-229-3550, ext. 3 GOV SHAPIRO’S ANNOUNCEMENT OF CNX PARTNERSHIP IS A SLAP IN THE FACE TO COMMUNITIES SUFFERING FROM YEARS OF DRILLING Air […]

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October 2023 Newsletter

By Alex Downing | October 31, 2023

Read our monthly e-newsletter, which will update you on our work, current action items, and upcoming events. OUR 9TH ANNUAL FALL FUNDRAISER BROUGHT COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE CCJ! Saturday, October […]

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Our 9th Annual Fall Fundraiser Brought Community Together to Celebrate CCJ!

By Allison Evans | October 27, 2023

On Saturday, October 14th, CCJ hosted our 9th Annual Fall Fundraiser in the Stone Pavilion at Washington Park. It was a celebration of our shared commitment to safeguarding our communities […]

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2023 is an Important Election Year! Part Two: County and Municipal Elections

By Nina Victoria | October 18, 2023

The upcoming November 7th election may seem to lack luster – we will not be voting for President or Governor – but we do have the opportunity to vote for […]

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2023 is an Important Election Year! Part One: Judicial Elections

By Nina Victoria | October 18, 2023

It’s an “off-year” for elections – we don’t vote for President, Governor, or for state or federal congressional representatives. But this is still an important election year. This year, Pennsylvanians […]

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September 2023

September 2023 Newsletter

By Alex Downing | September 29, 2023

OUR FALL FUNDRAISER IS COMING UP! Our 9th Annual CCJ Fall Fundraiser is less than two weeks away! We can’t wait to spend the evening with residents, staff, board members, and allies […]

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Washington County awards its largest broadband project since the start of the initiative

By Paul Fedore | September 26, 2023

On July 20th, the Washington County Commissioners awarded the final three projects for the third phase of the Broadband Program to Comcast. This group of projects is the largest and […]

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