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Earth and Equity: Community-Led Environmental Solutions

Environmental challenges often fall hardest on low-income and historically underserved communities. At Community Action NOW!, we work to improve access to clean energy, safe housing, and environmental well-being in both the U.S. Virgin Islands and Georgia—with solutions designed by the community, for the community.

🌱 Our Environmental Focus Areas


🌞 Share the Sun: Solar Affordability Program

Helping families lower utility bills and access clean, reliable solar energy.
✅ Over 175 homes supported—and counting.


💧 Savan Cistern Repair Program

Restoring essential water systems for seniors and veterans in St. Thomas.
Includes leak repairs, filtration, water quality testing, and community education.


🧪 Post-Biolab Environmental Health Project

In partnership with Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re supporting residents impacted by the 2024 Biolab fire through data collection, wellness resources, and long-term health research.


📊 Community Research & Policy Engagement

We train local residents to conduct environmental research, share data with decision-makers, and help shape solutions that reflect real-life experiences.


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175 UNDERSERVED FAMILIES NOW HAVE access to solar energy

SHARE THE SUN SOLAR PROGRAM

The Share the Sun program provides reduced-cost portable solar generators to low-income families in St. Thomas and St. John, helping them maintain power during outages and disasters.   


Administered by Community Action NOW and Rotary East ECO, with support from several local organizations, the program has already benefited over 175 families since 2022. In addition to the reduced-cost option, a retail sales program allows others to purchase the generators, with proceeds reinvested to expand the program's reach and help more families access solar energy. This program will resume in spring of 2025, pending funding availability.  Check back soon for updates!



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HOW TO USE YOUR NEW SOLAR GENERATOR

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