Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice

Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice Our mission is bringing people together to improve our social and natural environment in order to cr

The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization with its office located in Jurupa Valley, California. The Center's goal is to bring groups of people together to find opportunities for cooperation, agreement and problem solving. We work with community groups in developing and sustaining democratically based, participatory organizations that promote

involvement of a diverse segment of the community in ways that empower. We accomplish this by facilitating and providing assistance in the following areas:

*information/publications
*direct, "hands-on" assistance with groups
*outreach, referral and network development
*training and leadership development

Partnerships are the cornerstone of the organization. The Center creates partnerships with organizations that are working on issues related to environmental justice, social justice and economic development. The partnerships are created to broaden agendas and effectively disseminate resources. The goal of the Center is to build a strong movement for change that recognizes the connections between environmental and worker exploitation, and oppression on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation and class, and incorporates that connection in the primary activities of the Center. We accomplish this goal by actively seeking opportunities to bring together groups of people working on a variety of social, economic and environmental justice issues. We believe that by exploring the interconnections among issues and seeking common ground for cooperative actions, we enhance the ability to create fundamental change. The Center recognizes that in addition to our work locally, we must also work on a global level. Not only do we live in a global natural environment, but also a global economy, culture and social system. The corporations polluting in our communities also pollute and oppress throughout the world. Our work seeks to link struggles for justice in the United States with struggles for justice in the Third World.

📢 Attention Parents, Caregivers, and Community Members! 📢Are we doing enough for our children? It’s time to talk about t...
06/10/2026

📢 Attention Parents, Caregivers, and Community Members! 📢
Are we doing enough for our children? It’s time to talk about the environments we build for them—both the air they breathe and the inclusivity they experience.
Join us for a crucial community meeting to address two deeply interconnected issues affecting our students:
1. Our Air Quality & Built Environment: How local environmental factors are impacting our children's health and daily lives.
2. Equity in Education: Why we must urgently address and improve how students with special needs are treated and supported in our schools.
This is more than just a discussion—it’s a call for accountability, transparency, and real solutions.
🗓️ Meeting Details:
📍 Where: Best Western Plus Hotel (Meeting Room) | Rialto, CA
⏰ When: 5:00 PM
🤝 Who: Parents, advocates, and anyone invested in a healthier, fairer future for our youth.

Our children deserve a safe environment to grow and a school system that treats every student with dignity. Your voice matters. Let's build solutions together.

See you there! Please share this post to help spread the word. 💙

06/10/2026

🌱 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Community Farm Open House! Your energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to community made the day truly special.

We are grateful to all of our partners, volunteers, and supporters who helped make this event possible. A special thank you to Elinor Crescenzi and the Integrative Development Initiative and Ontario/Pomona Farmers for leading this effort and bringing so many of us together to learn and honor agriculture. We are grateful to the Sisters of the One Drum for blessing the land and helping create such a meaningful experience for all who attended. 💚

The farm is open and there’s a place for everyone. Come visit, volunteer, and be part of what’s growing in Jurupa Valley.

🚨 URGENT ACTION ALERT 🚨The Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board is moving forward with a Tentative Order that ...
06/09/2026

🚨 URGENT ACTION ALERT 🚨

The Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board is moving forward with a Tentative Order that could roll back important safety measures without adequate public engagement.

Join us Friday, June 12 at 9 AM in Chino and demand an extension of the public comment period so communities impacted have time to participate.

📍 Inland Empire Utilities Agency
6075 Kimball Ave., Building A, Chino

Your voice matters. Show up. Speak out. Demand transparency.

06/05/2026

This World Environment Day, we’re sounding the alarm.

Region in Crisis Report 2.0 reveals the ongoing impacts of warehouse expansion across the Inland Empire, from housing displacement to worsening air quality and truck traffic near our schools, parks, and neighborhoods.

Our communities deserve better.

Read the report, get informed, and join the fight for cleaner air and responsible planning.

📄 Download the report at ccaej.org

Join us for the grand opening of our Community Farm! 🌱We’re gathering with neighbors, volunteers, partners, and families...
06/03/2026

Join us for the grand opening of our Community Farm! 🌱
We’re gathering with neighbors, volunteers, partners, and families to celebrate the work that made this space possible and to plant the seeds for a healthier, more connected future.
Acompáñanos a celebrar la gran inauguración de nuestra Granja Comunitaria. ¡Todas las familias son bienvenidas!

📅 Monday, June 8
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 3840 Sunnyhill Dr., Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

RSVP: bit.ly/ccaejgarden2026

Your voice matters and your vote does too. Make a plan, return your ballot early, and help shape the future of our commu...
06/02/2026

Your voice matters and your vote does too. Make a plan, return your ballot early, and help shape the future of our communities. Every vote counts. 🗳️✨

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Tu voz importa y tu voto también. Haz un plan, entrega tu boleta temprano y ayuda a construir el futuro de nuestras comunidades. ¡Cada voto cuenta! 🗳️✨

05/27/2026

📍 Join CCAEJ and other local Environmental Justice groups from across the Inland Empire
�🗓 Thursday, May 28�⏰ 9:00 AM
💻 bit.ly/stop-the-shakedown

Governor Newsom’s top air regulators are preparing to hand Big Oil a massive giveaway by giving the oil and gas industry more pollution allowances than they actually emit.

This proposal would:�❌ Divert billions away from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund�❌ Slash funding for clean air, public transit, affordable housing, and community investments�❌ Eliminate nearly $4 BILLION meant to support under-resourced and Environmental Justice communities

Meanwhile, the communities most impacted by pollution continue to pay the price.
Californians deserve better. CARB and Governor Newsom must keep their promises to frontline communities — not polluters.

✊🏽 Stand with us and demand:�➡️ NO giveaways to Big Oil�➡️ NO cuts to climate and community investments�➡️ YES to environmental justice and accountability
📢 Tell Governor Newsom and the California Air Resources Board to VOTE NO on May 28!

📍 Join CCAEJ and other local Environmental Justice groups from across the Inland Empire�🗓 Wednesday, May 27�⏰ 12:00 PM�📍...
05/27/2026

📍 Join CCAEJ and other local Environmental Justice groups from across the Inland Empire
�🗓 Wednesday, May 27�⏰ 12:00 PM�📍 Outside the Riverside CARB Building

On May 28, Governor Newsom’s top air regulators are preparing to hand Big Oil a massive giveaway by giving the oil and gas industry more pollution allowances than they actually emit.

This proposal would:�❌ Divert billions away from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund�❌ Slash funding for clean air, public transit, affordable housing, and community investments�❌ Eliminate nearly $4 BILLION meant to support under-resourced and Environmental Justice communities

Meanwhile, the communities most impacted by pollution continue to pay the price.
Californians deserve better. CARB and Governor Newsom must keep their promises to frontline communities — not polluters.

✊🏽 Stand with us and demand:�➡️ NO giveaways to Big Oil�➡️ NO cuts to climate and community investments�➡️ YES to environmental justice and accountability
📢 Tell Governor Newsom and the California Air Resources Board to VOTE NO on May 28!

Turn food scraps into healthy soil 🌱🪱Join us for our Vericomposting Workshop and learn how worms can help transform kitc...
05/22/2026

Turn food scraps into healthy soil 🌱🪱

Join us for our Vericomposting Workshop and learn how worms can help transform kitchen waste into nutrient-rich compost that supports healthier gardens and stronger communities.

Together, we’ll explore sustainable practices that reduce waste, build healthy soil, and help grow food locally for a greener future.

🗓 Friday, May 22 & 29
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 CCAEJ Office, Jurupa Valley
🔗 Register: bit.ly/vericompostccaej

Bring your curiosity and connect with neighbors committed to environmental justice and sustainability.

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3840 Sunnyhill Drive
Jurupa Valley, CA
92509

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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+19513608451

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