more about CCEJ

How does CCEJ do it?

CCEJ wins with community organizing, education, political advocacy and coalition building.
Our victories include the elimination of two sources of air pollution in South Seattle, the passage of a WA State EJ Act, forming the first regional EJ alliance, and increasing health and regulatory agency action on environmental justice issues.

CCEJ holds numerous public education events, including our successful annual conference.
We are best known for our effective alliance building, grassroots outreach and base building efforts in communities of color.

Who are CCEJ's constituents?

Communities of color and low-income communities in the Seattle area
South Park, Rainier Valley, Beacon Hill, Central District, Georgetown, White Center and Columbia City - neighborhoods that are on average 67% people of color, with 21% of the population living below the poverty line.
Immigrant and people of color public housing residents
Youth of color in South Seattle

CCEJ Campaigns:

The Toxic Beauty Project is a collaborative project between CCEJ and the Environmental Coalition of South Seattle (ECOSS) that aims to improve human health and the environment in nail salons located in low income communities and communities of color. Many chemicals found in beauty products that are commonly used in salons are hazardous to human health, and nail salon technicians are exposed to them on a daily basis. In King County, as well as nationwide, the majority of salon workers and owners are Asian immigrant women, so exposure tends to be disproportionate. We hope to involve all individuals and groups in the process of promoting the use of safer practices and products, from consumer to business owner, salon employee to beauty industry.  Visit the CCEJ website for resources and links to find cosmetics that are healthy and safe.