SF Chronicle Covers our Work to Make Healthy Food Accessible

SF Chronicle Covers our Work to Make Healthy Food Accessible

One of the big areas where our work has been expanding is with Market Match, a program that allows people who receive food assistance to… Read more »

We're Hiring for a New Position: Youth Development Program Manager

We’re Hiring for a New Position: Youth Development Program Manager

The Ecology Center is seeking a highly committed youth development professional to lead and expand our efforts to empower the next generation of environmental leaders.… Read more »

We're for a Healthy and Just Future, We're for the Healthy Child Initiative

We’re for a Healthy and Just Future, We’re for the Healthy Child Initiative

The Healthy Child Initiative is a campaign to put a sugar-sweetened beverage tax on the November 2014 ballot. At a packed meeting on Tuesday, City… Read more »

Farmers’ Market Finder Tool: Improving Access to Healthy, Affordable Food at Farmers’ Markets

Farmers’ Market Finder Tool: Improving Access to Healthy, Affordable Food at Farmers’ Markets

As the country waits for the Farm Bill to pass, and funding for food stamps remains in limbo, the Ecology Center is launching a tool… Read more »

SF Chronicle Covers our Work to Make Healthy Food Accessible

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SF Chronicle Covers our Work to Make Healthy Food Accessible

One of the big areas where our work has been expanding is with Market Match, a program that allows people who receive food assistance to have their benefits doubled when they shop at Farmers’ Markets. This makes it easier for families to make healthy food choices, and it benefits the local farmers, who take home… Read more »

Earth Day San Francisco Action Parade and Rally, 4/19/14

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Earth Day San Francisco Action Parade and Rally, 4/19/14

Let’s put the political in Earth Day! Join 350 Bay Area in a march for Climate Justice and the Earth on April 19. Starting from Justin Herman Plaza and ending at the UN Plaza, a rally with speakers will follow at 1pm. Bring your non-carbon polluting form of transportation — bike, electric vehicle, or your… Read more »

IPCC Report: Climate Change Brings Huge Risks and Opportunities for Adaptation

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IPCC Report: Climate Change Brings Huge Risks and Opportunities for Adaptation

“Nobody on this planet is going to be untouched by the impacts of climate change.” Rajendra K Pachauri, chairman of the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), sounded this warning shortly after the release of its latest report, focused on climate “Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability.” With 2000 scientists representing 154 countries, the panel is… Read more »

We’re Hiring for a New Position: Youth Development Program Manager

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We're Hiring for a New Position: Youth Development Program Manager

The Ecology Center is seeking a highly committed youth development professional to lead and expand our efforts to empower the next generation of environmental leaders. Our youth come from communities most impacted by poverty as well as environmental and heath disparities. The Program Manager will build on over ten years of vibrant youth food justice… Read more »

Growing Clean Energy Jobs in Oakland, 4/5/14

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Growing Clean Energy Jobs in Oakland, 4/5/14

How do we create more jobs for our community, especially our youth? Is it possible for those jobs to be good for people AND for the planet? How can the community, including youth, lead the way?
The Oakland Climate Action Coalition invites you, your friends, and your family to explore possible solutions that address the… Read more »