Environmental Justice and Health Equity

Environmental harm disproportionately affects low-income and BIPOC communities. At Community Action NOW!, we fight for environmental health, clean energy access, and safe housing through community-led action in both the U.S. Virgin Islands and Georgia.

🌞 Share the Sun: Solar Affordability Program
Helping families cut energy costs and transition to clean solar energy—over 175 homes served and growing.

💧 Savan Cistern Repair Program
Restoring damaged water systems for low-income seniors and veterans in St. Thomas. Includes leak repairs, filtration, water testing, and resident education.

🧪 Post-Biolab Environmental Health Project
In response to the 2024 Biolab chemical fire in Rockdale County, we’re working with Morehouse School of Medicine to assess and address long-term health impacts.

📊 Advocacy, Research & Policy Change
Training residents to lead environmental research, hold polluters accountable, and drive equitable policy reform through lived experience and data.

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