Saturday, October 24
2:30-4:00 PM EDT
Live on Facebook
The family of Cecil Corbin-Mark, our late friend and colleague, is holding a funeral for him this Saturday, October 24 from 2:30-4:00 PM EDT. We will be broadcasting it live on our Facebook page (@weactforej) for those who want to attend. Simply visit our Facebook page at 2:30 PM EDT on Saturday to join us.
Tributes to Cecil Corbin-Mark
There have been a number articles and statements on the passing of our friend and colleague, Cecil Corbin-Mark. And a tremendous outpouring on social media as well. Far too many to include all of them, but we did want to share a few:
It's been a very difficult week, but we are happy to report that our virtual annual Gala was a smashing success. We had an incredible turnout, wonderful speakers, a powerful panel discussion on a just transition, and an outpouring of love and support from all in attendance. On behalf of the entire WE ACT team, thank you for your support and generosity!
Get Out the Vote: Informational Videos & Volunteer Opportunities
Did you know that early voting in New York starts tomorrow, October 24? You can learn this and everything else you need to know about voting by visiting WE ACT's Voter Information page. You can also volunteer to help us phonebank to ensure a strong turnout (this Saturday and next): sign-up here. And you can watch informative videos like the two below!
Our Director of Voter Engagement Christopher Casey tells you what you need to know about voting early.
Our Director of Voter Engagement Christopher Casey walks you through everything you need to know if you want to vote by mail.
Our 2020 Worker Training Program
Are you or someone you know in Northern Manhattan looking for an opportunity to get into the construction industry? As part of our Worker Training program, we are offering FREE training to earn 30-hour OSHA and Site Safety Training (SST) certifications.
Why? WE ACT is committed to building healthier communities. And ensuring that residents have equal access to job opportunities is one of the ways we can achieve that.
Our 2020 Worker Training program will run from November 9-13, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily. But you MUST attend one of the following orientations – conducted online, via Zoom - to participate: October 29 from 2:00-3:30 PM or November 5 from 9:00-11:30 AM. Sign Up Here
Get Out the Vote: Detroit
U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib, from Michigan's 13th congressional district (pictured on the left, in the photo above) joined our Louis Bailey (on the right) to help get out the vote in Detroit. Bailey and Kerene Tayloe headed to Michigan to support our Environmental Justice Forum partners, the Eastern Michigan Environmental Action Council and Green Door Initiatives, with early voting and voter registration efforts as part of the local 1528 Mobile Voter Registration Drive. They discussed the importance of voting, answered questions about the process, and registered 65 people to vote. Our Federal Policy Office in Washington, DC serves as the facilitator of the EJ Forum, a national coalition of 60-plus environmental justice organizations working together to advance climate justice and impact policy to ensure the protection and promotion of communities of color and low-income communities throughout the U.S.
