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** January Membership Meeting: Learn How You Can Get Involved in Our 2026 Plans
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Be sure to join us tomorrow, Saturday, January 17th, for our first Membership Meeting of the year! We will walk you through our plans and priorities for the year, and we will be joined by some of our elected officials. Join us from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM at the Most Worshipful Prince Hall, located at 454 West 155th Street. RSVP ([link removed])

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** Pesticide Safety: Protecting Your Family & Community from the Dangers of Illegal Pesticides
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Have you or someone you know used pesticides like Sniper, Push Out, Tres Pasitos, or Tempo Dust? These products are illegal because they are harmful to your health. We've teamed up with the F ([link removed]) amily Enrichment Center of Washington Heights & Inwood ([link removed]) (FEC WHIN) for an in-person workshop to learn about safe, effective alternatives and how you can help educate others to prevent poisonings in your community. Join us on Wednesday, January 21st, from 5:30-7:00 PM at FEC WHIN, which is located at 408 Fort Washington Ave., Suite 110A. RSVP ([link removed])

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** Lower Your Energy Bill: Free Tools & Guidance at Our Online Workshop
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Are you or someone you know struggling to pay your energy bill? You are not alone, as this is an issue for millions of New Yorkers. WE ACT can help! We host New York State’s Manhattan Clean Energy Hub ([link removed]) , which is designed to help individuals, nonprofits, small businesses, and affordable housing owners in Manhattan learn about ways to reduce energy use and costs, how to make more informed energy decisions, and the benefits of the clean energy economy.


At 6:30 PM on Tuesday, January 27th, the Hub is hosting an online workshop to help you reduce your energy use and lower your energy bill. Participants will receive a FREE home energy savings kit with $92 worth of energy efficiency upgrades, including LED light bulbs, a window insulation kit, and more! RSVP ([link removed])

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** Beauty Justice Fair: Learn About the Dangers in Cosmetics & What You Can Do About It
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The beauty industry is largely unregulated, and everyday beauty products often contain harmful chemicals – especially the products marketed to people of color.


Come to WE ACT’s 2026 Beauty Justice Fair ([link removed]) and learn about the dangers, how you can help advocate for safer alternatives, and receive free non-toxic beauty items. You can also learn about colorism and racism in the beauty industry and the importance of passing the New York State Beauty Justice Act ([link removed]) while exploring hands-on activities, creative projects, and DIY stations. In addition, we will have local clean beauty businesses on-hand and offer free food, drinks, and merch!


Join us on Friday, March 6th from 5:00-8:00 PM in the NAC Ballroom at the City College of New York (160 Convent Ave.). Questions? Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=&body=) . RSVP ([link removed])

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** Take the EJNYC Survey: Provide Input on Environmental Issues in Your Community
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As the City works to develop its first comprehensive Environmental Justice Plan, the EJNYC Plan ([link removed]) , the Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice has launched a short questionnaire
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The EJNYC Plan will put forth actionable strategies to address environmental inequities identified in the 2024 EJNYC Report ([link removed]) and embed environmental justice into City decision-making. Questionnaire responses will be used to identify potential gaps and inform the draft EJNYC Plan. If you have
any questions or seek additional information regarding the EJNYC Plan, please visit nyc.gov/ej or email at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=&body=) . Take the Survey ([link removed])

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** The Heat Is On: Apply to HEAP for Help with Winter Heating Costs
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Staying warm shouldn’t be a luxury. The Home Energy Assistance Program ([link removed]) (HEAP) is now open – and it’s a critical resource for low-income frontline communities facing rising energy burdens and winter heating costs.

Too many New Yorkers are forced to choose between heat, food, and rent because of unaffordable utility bills and aging, inequitable energy systems. HEAP can help provide a credit toward your heating bill, whether you use electric, gas, oil, propane, or other fuels.


Check to see if you qualify and apply at MyBenefits.ny.gov ([link removed]) . You can learn more and apply at otda.ny.gov/programs/heap or by calling 1-800-342-3009, but our friends at PULP recommend MyBenefits.ny.gov ([link removed]) as it could be quicker. Learn More & Apply ([link removed])

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** Join Our Earth Day 5K Fun Run
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There are plenty of ways to celebrate Earth Day, but our 5K Fun Run is the best. You’ll have a chance to be active, enjoy one of the less-explored parks in Manhattan, and support WE ACT for Environmental Justice!


Our annual 5K is a fundraiser open to all ages. We have competitive runners, casual joggers, and leisurely walkers. You can enter as an individual or as a team. The important thing is being there, being a part of our community, and raising money for environmental justice. Register Today ([link removed])


Join us ([link removed]) on Saturday, April 25th, on Randall’s Island. Our staff will be there at 8:00 AM with pre-race snacks and drinks. Check-in starts at 8:30 AM, with the fun run starting at 9:00 AM. And once our last participants cross the finish line, we’ll hand out the medals, with awards for the top finishers and fundraisers!


Take advantage of early bird registration, which includes a free WE ACT membership ([link removed]) and a fashionable WE ACT Earth Day 5K t-shirt.


To register ([link removed]) for the race, read our FAQ, or get more information, please click here ([link removed]) . If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]?subject=&body=) .


All proceeds from the Earth Day 5K support WE ACT! If you can’t join us, please consider making a donation ([link removed]) to support our work.

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