The Compost Hub volunteer hours for May are out! We will also be accepting food scraps during these times. If you would like to start volunteering with us please reach out to [email protected] or 213-807-6218. We hope to see you there!
East Yard is celebrating 25 years of community resistance and movement-building. Our annual Fighting for Life Celebration uplifts the work of our members and the organization in advancing environmental justice in the region and beyond. We also honor and recognize partners from all sectors of the movement who have helped conspire to bring healthier, more breathable, livable communities for frontline residents.
This year, we will be honoring two incredible champions of environmental justice: Molly Greenberg and Bill Moyer. Their dedication inspires us all to make a difference.
In the past year, we have been faced with and resisted environmental rollbacks, community isolation and violence, and threats to funding. We have met these challenges by creating safe spaces, continuing our education and advocacy work, all while growing our community base that needs a larger, more effective home.
Our Fighting for Life Celebration continues to focus on fundraising for our Community Action and Resilient Environment (CARE) center, which will help meet community needs as a resilience center and organizing space.
So join us on August 1 to share an unforgettable evening of tasty food, lively music, and the joy of coming together. Let’s take this opportunity to uplift one another and celebrate our shared mission.
Visit our website, to learn more about sponsorship, advertising, and ticket opportunities.
You can also follow this link for event details: bit.ly/fflc2026
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
If you would like to cover tickets for community members, please reach out to our administrative team at [email protected].
Yesterday we mobilized to Barstow because BNSF wants to build the biggest rail yard in the country there. That means more trains, more pollution, more health issues in our communities from the ports, to the rail lines on the Eastside, and through the Inland Empire. The Alameda Corridor could have and should have been electrified decades ago. ELECTRIFY ALAMEDA NOW!!!
#WeAreJustTryingToBreathe
#ElectrifyAlamedaNow
#FightingForLife
Rental Assistance for SELA tenants available.
Important things to keep in mind as you apply
1) Your landlord needs to be willing to participate in the program
2) There are limited funds so it's important to apply as soon as you can.
2) It's important to organize if you are experiencing issues as these programs ultimately are only a temporary fix.
We hope you join us this Sunday at The Compost Hub. We'll be showing the hub a little TLC, layering the Compost bins, and accepting food scraps.
New volunteers welcome, and parents may bring their children who will be assigned the sifting station.
Hope to see you there! 💚🪱
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Esperamos que te unas a nosotros este domingo en el Centro de Compostaje. Le daremos un poco de cariño al espacio, acomodaremos las capas de los botes de compostaje y recibiremos desechos de la cocina.
Nuevos voluntarios son bienvenidos, y las familias pueden traer a sus hijos, quienes ayudarán en la estación de cernido.
¡Ojalá los veamos allí! 💚🪱
Thank you to everyone that joined us in celebrating the Compost Hub's 5th year Anniversary! We are so grateful to everyone who showed up in person (and in spirit!) to celebrate not just the Compost Hub, but also our amazing group of volunteers who make the composting possible. If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, please reach out via email or text: [email protected] 213-807-6218.
El Green Locomotive Project de UE está trabajando con organizaciones comunitarias locales en Barstow, California, para impedir que la compañía ferroviaria BNSF —y el multimillonario Warren Buffett— aumenten la contaminación generada por el transporte de carga en todo el sur de California.
BNSF y Buffett apuestan a que podrán comprar a los políticos locales de Barstow y aumentar la contaminación por carga en todo el sur de California para su propio beneficio. Hacemos un llamado al público para que envíe sus comentarios por escrito a través del correo electrónico [email protected]. Exijan a la ciudad que rechace el Informe de Impacto Ambiental.
Este sábado 16 de mayo, acuda al Barstow Community College y haga oír su voz. La comunidad se movilizará al mediodía y la audiencia comenzará a la 1pm.
Visite /green-locomotive-project para obtener más información sobre el Green Locomotive Project de UE.
BIG Pollution, BIG Problems.
UE’s Green Locomotive Project is working with local community organizations in Barstow, California to keep the BNSF railroad and billionaire Warren Buffet from increasing freight pollution throughout southern California.
BNSF and Buffett are betting they can buy off local politicians in Barstow and increase freight pollution throughout southern California for their benefit. We’re calling on the public to submit written comments by emailing [email protected]. Tell the city to reject the Environmental Impact Report.
This Saturday, May 16, show up at Barstow Community College to make your voice heard. The community will be mobilizing at noon and the hearing starts at 1pm.
Check out /green-locomotive-project to learn more about UE’s Green Locomotive Project.
The Compost Hub will be at @huntingtonparkfarmersmarket_ this Wednesday from 8 am to 12:30 pm. We’ll be accepting food scraps, swing by to drop yours off, and learn how you can volunteer at the Compost Hub! Reach out to us if you have any questions: (213) 807-6218
We continue making progress in getting the state to release resampling data and expanding the cleanup zone. Let’s continue to demand what we need as a strong informed community!
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Seguimos avanzando para lograr que el estado publique los datos de remuestreo y amplíe la zona de limpieza. ¡Sigamos exigiendo lo que necesitamos como una comunidad fuerte e informada!
Obey the people, not the landlords! Tenant organizing starts with understanding our rights. Join us this Thursday, May 14th at 4PM via zoom for our monthly Tenant Rights Clinic where we learn together, support each other, and build collective power. Bring your questions, lease agreements, and a willingness to learn from each other's experiences.
¡Obedezcamos al pueblo, no a los propietarios! La organización auténtica de inquilinos comienza con comprender nuestros derechos. Únete a este jueves 14 de Mayo a las 4PM por zoom para la clínica mensual de Derechos de Inquilines donde aprendemos juntos, nos apoyamos mutuamente y construimos poder colectivo. Lleva tus preguntas, contratos de arrendamiento y disposición para aprender de las experiencias de cada uno.
LONG BEACH‼️East Yard esta colaborando con el Laboratorio Comunitario y Ambiental de UC Irvine para el Estudio sobre la Fumigación de Mercancías y la Salud Infantil, para ver los posibles impactos en la salud relacionados con la contaminación del aire y la fumigación de mercancías en Long Beach. Nuestro objetivo es para evaluar la salud respiratoria y cognitiva de los niños que viven en el oeste y el norte de Long Beach, en particular aquellos que podrían verse afectados por las instalaciones que tratan los productos que pasan por los puertos con bromuro de metilo, un pesticida que es dañino si no se monitorea adecuadamente.
🍇 ¿POR QUÉ?: Al conducir este estudio, podemos saber mas sobre cómo el uso de pesticidas para la fumigación en áreas urbanas puede afectar la calidad del aire y la salud de las comunidades de alrededor. Es importante para poder comprender estos impactos porque la mayoría de los estudios se centran en la salud de los trabajadores expuestos, en lugar de en los impactos en los niños y las comunidades cercanas.
🍏 ¿QUIÉN?: Usted califica para este estudio si vive en West Long Beach y eres padre o guardián de un niño/a de entre las edades de 5 a 12. (Sin fecha límite)
🍊 ¿QUÉ?: Los padres llenarán encuestas escritas que se dan administradas en persona en la oficina de EYCEJ en West Long Beach, mientras el personal de UC Irvine evaluan la salud respiratoria y cognitiva de su niño/a. Las visitas para el estudio serán de aproximadamente 30 minutos y los participantes recibirán una tarjeta de regalo de $50 por su tiempo.
