This summer, with the support of a generous grant from the Environmental Defense Fund, CEC teamed up with the Houston Climate Movement to collaborate across the Houston climate and advocacy movement to host a Summer of Action. The purpose of this project was twofold: to educate our community about some important funding opportunities for the city and to advocate for…
CEC proud to be an Environmental Partner with the City of Houston in the Houston Inspira project. Houston Inspira, an EPA-funded project, seeks artists, musicians, playwrights, dancers, writers, and all creatives to engage with communities to educate, inform and activate via storytelling in all disciplines. The project, headed by Houston Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, occurs in five Complete Communities – Acres Homes,…
The Citizens’ Environmental Coalition hosts candidate forums to engage the environmental community in Houston, hoping to inspire advocates and voters for upcoming elections or events. Because nonprofits are nonpartisan and rooted in local communities, they are well positioned to sponsor forums and increase public understanding of the election process and the candidates running. CEC uses candidate forums as a powerful tool…