COP 26: Updates and Call to Action from CCFJ

November 11, 2021

Guest Blog

COP 26: Updates and Call to Action from CCFJ

The COP 26 climate summit, which began on October 31, is scheduled to end tomorrow. Much has happened over these last 2 weeks, and yet, there is a lot that still needs to be figured out. How can people of faith contribute to the conversation and to the progress that […]

May 4, 2021

Guest Blog

Two Bills to Support on World Asthma Day

World Asthma Day is May 4th Event notice and advocacy opportunities below! More than 26 million people in the United States have asthma, including over 5 million children. Asthma rates are another area where Black and brown people are disproportionately affected, in part because harmful air pollution from sources like car and […]

March 2, 2021

Action Alert, Environmental Justice

Your voice is needed to advance bills to build a more just, sustainable CT!

Action Alert Your voice is needed to advance 4 bills to build a more just, sustainable Connecticut! The Collaborative Center for Justice has been actively involved in CT Renews, a coalition of environmental justice, faith, labor, and community groups working on supporting legislation to build a more just, equitable, and […]

January 12, 2021

Action Alert, Environmental Justice

Your voice is needed to halt fossil fuel expansion in CT!

More public input is needed to stop additional permits for the proposed fracked-gas power plant in Killingly! (And 2 other locations in CT – see more details below on how to comment) The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has tentatively approved another permit related to building a new fracked-gas […]

April 24, 2020

Guest Blog

Your Voice is Needed to Demand Just Relief Measures from Congress

Your voice is needed to demand just relief measures from Congress Congress continues to work on coronavirus relief aid. It’s imperative that this legislation center the needs of the most vulnerable, including poor and working-class individuals and families, those who are experiencing homelessness, and those in need of life-saving health […]

March 23, 2020

Guest Blog

CCFJ Opposes USDA’s Proposed Changes to the School Meals Program

We recently submitted this public comment in opposition to USDA’s proposed rule that would have negative impacts for children around the country who eat school meals, particularly children in low-income families. You can submit your own comment online here. A helpful toolkit can be found at the Food Research and […]

March 3, 2020

Guest Blog

CCFJ Supports a Green New Deal for CT

We recently submitted written testimony in support of SB 354: An Act Establishing a Green New Deal for Connecticut. You can read it below. Calls and emails are still needed to legislators to urge them to support this important legislation this session! You can find your local legislators here. — […]

November 18, 2019

Action Alert, Women, Children, & Families

Another opportunity to take action to protect SNAP benefits!

Public Comment Opportunity Action Alert! Another chance to speak up to protect life-saving food assistance! Deadline to comment: December 2nd The Issue: The Trump Administration has released yet another proposed rule that would significantly weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Administration is now trying to change the way […]

November 8, 2019

Guest Blog

Speaking Up (Again) to Protect SNAP Benefits

The Collaborative Center for Justice has submitted a public comment in opposition to the proposed new rule by the USDA that would make significant changes to how states calculate Standard Utility Allowances, and would have the effect of reducing SNAP benefits for approximately 19% of SNAP households nationally. You can […]

October 16, 2019

Guest Blog

Protect fair housing laws!

The Collaborative Center for Justice staff has submitted an objection to a proposed HUD rule that would significantly weaken fair housing protections. See our comment below. Click here to read our explanation of the public comment period, and click here to submit your own comment in opposition to the rule […]