Move Forward Staten Island is an issue-based, non-partisan organization. As the lead organizer of the Staten Island People’s Climate March in 2017 and a strong supporter of sustainability, Move Forward Staten Island’s 2019 neighborhood project focuses on resiliency in the face of climate change.

With your help we’ll meet people where they are. We’ll participate in various community-based events with a focus on lower-income and other historically disenfranchised communities who are disproportionately affected by environmental disasters and climate change. At these events, we will share information about being more “green” in everyday practices, as well as engage and educate community members in legislative advocacy around environmental justice. We want to empower communities who don’t typically have a seat at the table.  

As New York City moves to ban single-use plastics, we would like to utilize the funds raised to purchase reusable bags and environmentally-friendly reusable water bottles to give away to community members and local residents so going green doesn’t have to hurt their financial health. We’ll also provide community members educational materials and provide trainings on environmental advocacy and tenant rights as it relates to environmental toxins.

We’ll also  continue to spread awareness of the importance of sustainability and climate change with educational events, film screenings, community clean-ups, and community gardening.