We’ve been busy this year so far making waves to protect neighborhoods from pollution and environmental threats, from polluting data centers and toxic pollution to leaky landfills and the proliferation of petrochemical plants. We know that local grassroots action is vital to creating greener, healthier communities across the county, and we wouldn’t be able to […]
31 July 2026 Read MoreLearn about how to advocate for solar in your community from successful solar advocates across the country!
15 July 2026 Read MorePlease read below to learn more and reach out to your state senators to oppose any language that repeals Chapter 503. On February 26, 2026, MA House representatives voted for and passed a bill that would repeal a 1982 citizen-initiated ballot measure known as Chapter 503 of the Acts of 1982 (the “Nuclear Power and […]
09 June 2026 Read MoreCommunity Action Works along with Environment North Carolina, Research and Policy Center create “Solar Organizing Playbook” Rooftop solar is good for the environment and consumers. It reduces our dependence on polluting fuels and eases strain on the grid during periods of high demand. Rooftop solar, especially when coupled with energy storage, can increase resilience to […]
11 May 2026 Read MoreFood Waste Diversion in Schools Webinar Recording On Thursday, March 5th, 2026, the Zero Waste Massachusetts coalition hosted the “Food Waste Diversion in Schools” Webinar. We were joined by 50 attendees who learned about how schools are addressing food waste in Massachusetts. We want to extend a big thank you to our panel of experts […]
10 March 2026 Read MoreOn November 8th, we hosted the 2025 Georgia Organizing Summit alongside our partners in Panthersville, GA. We were joined by local community members, organizers, advocates, experts, and students who shared campaigns and organizing stories and networked through panels and workshops. We gathered over 50 local leaders at the New Life Community Center in Panthersville, Georgia. […]
11 November 2025 Read MoreOn October 18th, we were excited to host the 2025 Baytown Organizing Summit alongside our partners. We were joined by local community members, organizers, advocates, experts, and students who shared campaigns and organizing stories and networked through panels and workshops. Over 40 local leaders gathered at the Baytown Community Center, just blocks away from one […]
27 October 2025 Read MoreIt was exciting to host, along with our friends, the 2025 Corpus Christi Organizing Summit. We were joined by community organizers, advocates, experts, students and activists sharing campaigns and organizing stories around issues, and networked through panels and workshops. We gathered over 20 local leaders at the Antonio E. Garcia Center. The summit included community […]
09 September 2025 Read MoreCyndie Roberson never expected to become an activist. She had recently retired with her husband to Cherokee County, North Carolina, when a new cryptocurrency mine was constructed just half a mile from her home. Suddenly, she and her neighbors were bombarded by unbearable levels of noise pollution. When winter rolled around, they suffered from rolling […]
09 July 2025 Read MoreIt was exciting to host, along with our friends, the 2025 Environmental Organizing Summit. We were joined by community organizers, advocates, experts, students and activists sharing campaign and organizing stories around issues, and networked through panels and workshops. Group photo of attendees, awardees and presenters at Environmental Organizing Summit. Photo Credit: Adam Perri More than […]
09 May 2025 Read MoreFor immediate release: Saturday, April 26, 2025 For more information: Leigh-Anne Cole, Executive Director, leigh-anne@communityactionworks.org, 617-721-2858 Mark Morgenstein, Media Relations Director, markm@publicinterestnetwork.org, 303-573-5556 RELEASE: Boston fire fighter among environmental leaders honored at summit BOSTON – More than 60 local leaders from across four states gathered Saturday at the Community Action Works Environmental Organizing Summit to network, plan, and celebrate their campaign […]
27 April 2025 Read MoreALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHY TOMORROW For Immediate Release Mass. Legislature bans PFAS in firefighter protective gear Contact: Elizabeth Saunders, Clean Water Action, 978-201-6410 / esaunders@cleanwater.org Deirdre Cummings, MASSPIRG, 978-201-6093, dcummings@masspirg.org BOSTON, MA—On Monday the Massachusetts legislature enacted important legislation to protect firefighters from toxic PFAS chemicals. An Act relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal […]
06 August 2024 Read MoreThere’s no shortage of environmental problems. That’s why we offer training and other resources to help people to confront local environmental threats and the polluters behind them. We can help you get started, get organized and get resources. We’ll even work side by side with you.
You are not alone. You can stop and prevent pollution in your community. We’re here to offer you the support you need.
