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Detroiters Working for Environmental Justice

Detroit, MI, US • 20 - 49 Employees
Waste/Recycling/Environmental

MissionDetroiters Working for Environmental Justice works with communities to create cleaner, healthier and safer neighborhoods.VisionDWEJ envisions Detroit as a vibrant urban center in SE Michigan where all thrive in environmental, economic, and social health. We aim to foster sustainable communities by:•Reducing health hazards•Encouraging sustainable development•Influencing economic vitality in the communities we serveBackgroundSince 1994, DWEJ has been a voice for environmental justice in Michigan. Historically, minority and low-income populations have suffered disproportionately from environmental pollution, often because they have the least capacity to respond. DWEJ is dedicated to empowering urban residents to take a meaningful role in the decision-making process surrounding environmental concerns in their own communities.We are also about building connections—between jobs and a healthy environment, community development and environmental justice, community-driven policy and economic development.