“Earth Day at the Park” on April 22 at Carson’s Dolphin Park

Carson - - The Environmental Justice Network of Southern California (EJNSC) will hold their Annual Earth Day celebration on April 22, 2010 from 3:30 PM - 6:30PM at the Carson Dolphin Park at 21205 Water St. Carson, CA 90745

The “Earth Day At The Park” celebration has been an annual event of the Environmental Justice Network of Southern California (EJNSC). The EJNSC consists of other environmental justice organizations, community members, professionals, ethnic organizations, faith-based groups, and youth clubs, established by People’s CORE in the South Bay in 2003. Some goals of the Earth Day at the Park celebration is to educate community members on ways to be more environmentally friendly and promote environmental justice advocacy.

There is a real concern with air quality in regards to the cities located in the South Bay, particularly Carson and her surrounding communities. There has been a rise in the number of people suffering from repertory illnesses, such as asthma, in L.A. County alone. The EJNSC works to improve these community’s environmental health. Invited speakers for the Earth Day are Assemblyman Warren Furutani of the 55th District, and Mayor Jim Dear of Carson.

Performances

There will be performances of different artists, speakers, and Earth Day activities that promote healthier living. Some of the performers include a spoken word act by Long Beach City Mayoral Candidate, Stevie Merino and acoustic musical sets from local South Bay artists.

Endorsing organizations are People’s Community Organization for Reform and Empowerment (People’s CORE), Echo Park Community Council (EPCC), Asian American Drug Abuse Program (AADAP), Philippine Action Group for the Environment (PAGE), Del Amo Action Committee (DACC), Communities For A Safe Environment (CFASE), Communities for a Better Environment (CBE), Youth Family School and Community – Partnership In Action (YFSC-PIA), Build A Bear Workshop’s Green Team, and as well as the City of Carson’s very own Dolphin Park.

There will be plenty of earth friendly giveaways, raffle prizes, games, and activities for the whole family.

For more information please contact Seth Salonga at (213)241-0995 or through email at ssalonga@peoplescore.net.

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CARE Health Project

People's CORE aims to improve public health in the community of Carson by reducing their disproportionate exposure to environmental hazards and toxic chemicals. If you are a parent of student(s) or faculty of any of the local schools listed below, we strongly encourage you to participate in our research by taking a few minutes to complete our questionnaire. Click on the link below to begin your survey.

 

List of Target Schools:

• Del Amo Elementary School
• Andrew Carnegie Middle School
• Bonita St. Elementary School
• Catskill Ave. Elementary School
• Dolores Elementary School
  

 

Click here to take survey

To find out more about the CARE Health Project, please email Seth Salonga at www.ssalonga@peoplescore.net or by phone at (213)241-0995

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Environmental Health Education and Advocacy

People's CORE conducts policy education and grassroots advocacy in order to reduce toxic emissions and strengthen local air pollution control measures in the South Bay communities of Carson and West Long Beach.

B.R.E.A.T.H.E. which stands for Building Relationships and Environmental Awareness through Health Education is a high school organization in the city of Carson and was established by People's CORE in 2007 to develop youth leadership by training students from Carson High School to be engaged in civic activities particularly around the issue of environmental pollution. The students meet every friday at room Z4 on the Carson High School. 

The Environmental Justice Network of Southern California (EJNSC) is a multi-ethnic group of youth, community members (including parents, teachers, and students), community-based organizations, environmental health researchers/academics, and environmental organizations that was established by People's CORE in March 2005  to educate and address local, national, and international environmental health concerns by organizing and mobilizing community members to respond to environmental justice issues and to coordinate environmental health and community campaigns to advocate for environmental justice in the South Bay.

 

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