July is Climate Justice and Environmental Justice July!

From the placement of landfills to the impacts of extreme weather events, it is apparent that climate change and other environmental issues disproportionately and unjustly affect communities of color and low-income neighborhoods, worsening existing health disparities and overall wellness and wealth-building. We challenge our sustainability network to educate ourselves on the importance of climate justice and environmental justice and how we can all further these movements.

CBWW Earth Day Celebration

Rick McDevitt Youth Center

Join CBWW and their community for their 2nd annual Earth Day celebration! Games, music, raffles, giveaways, and more!The first 150 community members will receive a free environmental wellness kit valued at $75.

The Point Recycles

In celebration of Earth Day, go to the Point to recycle your goods with participating local partners. Learn what materials can be recycled and more at this link.

CBWW Earth Day Celebration

Dunbar Recreation Center

Join CBWW and their community for their 2nd annual Earth Day celebration! Games, music, raffles, giveaways, and more!The first 150 community members will receive a free environmental wellness kit valued at $75.

Move-Out

Move-out is approaching! As you start to pack up and clean your room, be mindful of things you no longer want or need. Please try to donate as many of your unwanted items as possible to the trucks located around campus. Maps of Eagle Row, Clairmont campus, and the Atlanta campus are below to show … Continue Reading →

Bike to Work Week

May is National Bike Month, a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling, including its positive effects on physical, mental, and environmental health! To celebrate, #BikeThere! Bike to Work Day is this Friday, May 20th. Consider commuting to work by bike or arranging a ride for exercise, if you are able. Take some time to ride for fun, fitness, … Continue Reading →

Seeds of Resilience Screening

Season two of Seeds of Resilience, a series of short documentaries that highlight the experience of Atlanta's Black agrarians. This season will cover new stories of growers who examine socio-historical impacts on urban agriculture, exchange generational wisdom, and offer a deeper understanding of the investments they make into building healthier communities. Join Food Well Alliance and WABE at the premiere … Continue Reading →

Recurring

Medical Students for Climate Action (MSCA) Climate Advocacy Workshops

MSCA is hosting a series of real-time advocacy workshops via Zoom and in-person this week for all students interested in climate advocacy in Georgia.  Reach out to them for more information or to join these sessions about achieving cleaner and healthier energy for Georgia! Remember: Your Voice Matters! Event locations and time are listed below: Thursday, May 19, 7-7:30pm on Zoom Sunday, May … Continue Reading →

Bike to Work Day

May is National Bike Month, a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling, including its positive effects on physical, mental, and environmental health! To celebrate, #BikeThere! Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 20th. Consider commuting to work by bike or arranging a ride for exercise, if you are able. Take some time to ride for fun, fitness, … Continue Reading →