Little Village Environmental Justice Organization
Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (LVEJO) was founded in 1994 by public school parents who learned about the potential exposure of their children to health risks during school renovations at Joseph E. Gary Elementary in Chicago, Illinois. The mission of LVEJO is to organize within the community to accomplish environmental justice in Chicago's Little Village and achieve the self-determination of immigrant, low-income, and working-class families. Building upon successful clean power, public transit, and open space campaigns, LVEJO remains committed to organizing with those most impacted by industrialization and climate change.
The projects that contribute to LVEJO’s Climate Adaptation and Resiliency campaign will assess and evaluate the preparedness of the community to adapt to climate change, as well as ensure that city, state, federal, and private institutions are accountable to the needs of all Little Village community members. This campaign acknowledges that environmental justice communities such as Little Village are disproportionately impacted by the hardships caused by climate change and extreme weather incidents.
By working with youth, LVEJO hopes to accomplish the following goals:
- Develop a local climate adaptation plan, climate vulnerability and assets index, and mapping system
- Advocate for legislative policies that support a just transition to a new economy based on renewable energy sources and family-supporting jobs
- Promote local solutions and policies that strengthen responsible recycling, composting, and zero waste programs
Phone: (773) 762-6991
Sectors:
Related Users:
