Today is #HudsonGives! Please join me in raising funds for @SustainableJC ‘s award winning program, our Trees & Trash Action Campaign to restore @JerseyCity’s #TreeCanopy. Your contribution will make an impact — whether you donate $5 or $500 — and will support our work this season! https://bit.ly/sjc-hudsongives-2023

Submitted by Ron Peterbridge / Board Member, Sustainable Jersey City

Two years ago, I joined this wonderful nonprofit, Sustainable Jersey City, aka SJC. Now as a Board Member I want to share my story of what SJC means to me.

Making A Difference . . .

Being part of SJC allows me to challenge my biases, working with people of different backgrounds and beliefs, and to pursue my passion to help others burdened by social inequity that live with a constant threat to their health from environmental issues that we can collectively solve if we are willing to take up the greater cause. We can no longer ignore the effects of climate change and the fact that we are not blameless as the human race. We can see the loss of life and habitable environment everywhere in the world from the constant increase in forest fires, drought, flooding and severe storm events. Whether you have been directly affected or not, we need to take responsibility to reverse these problems that threaten so many lives. We can no longer turn away from those less fortunate that live in the areas that are not climate resilient, and it will eventually affect us all.

Calling On You !

I would like to call on you to pick up the charge, make the change to practice more sustainable ways, and demand this from the companies whose products we consume, to protect our planet and provide everyone with an opportunity to access the same benefits we enjoy to have a safe, healthy and secure way of life. This is SJC’s charge.

We continue to reach many more people in need, providing them a voice to understand how they can self-advocate for both environmental and social justice . SJC brings all stakeholders to the table to make change happen in an equitable way for all. We continue to generate community awareness through educational programs and activate Citizen Scientists to plant and care for more trees and much more.

Our goal is to reduce the impact from extreme heat, pollution, and flooding in places like the underserved community of Jersey City, while teaming with like minded partners in the surrounding region. SJC has developed bold commitments from the local government and we are building community trust and support working with local underserved community leaders. Please help us make a difference and give whatever your heart feels is right, since every dollar we receive both large and small helps give us the opportunity to continue to serve local communities. Whether you live outside Jersey City, follow our story at https://www.sustainablejc.org/ and become a supporter of providing equitable change that combats systemic inequality in our country.