climate coalition

Climate change is reshaping Essex County, bringing intense heat, unprecedented storms, and heightened flood risks. Fully 48 percent of residents live in heat islands with elevated temperatures, while 25 of our 34 cities and towns face significant long-term flood risks that could potentially affect one-quarter of all residents. Yet these challenges also create opportunities to expand climate resilience.

Working together as a county, we have the resources and knowledge to ease environmental harms, uplift communities, and build a brighter collective future. And with significant federal, state, and philanthropic resources now available for worthy efforts, it is the ideal time to build an ecosystem and fortify our county for the uncertain future.

Join ECCF’s Climate Equity Coalition to connect with other dedicated, talented professionals who, like you, want to stay engaged and learn more about systems change efforts in this realm.

As a member of ECCF’s Climate Equity Coalition, you’ll benefit from:

• Engagement: Recurring virtual meetups providing an avenue for you and your organization to stay up to date on and the local impact of climate-focused projects.

• Funding Opportunities: Be in the know about the latest funding sources available across the region.

• Partnership: Benefit from being connected to others working on aligned missions, making new partnership formation more accessible.

Let’s work together!

sign up here

About ECCF:
The mission of Essex County Community Foundation is to inspire philanthropy that strengthens the communities of Essex County and improve the quality of life for the region’s 800,000+ residents. We do this by managing charitable assets, strengthening and supporting nonprofits and engaging in strategic community leadership. For 25 years, ECCF and its growing family of 300+ charitable funds have granted $169 million to nonprofits, schools and students in Essex County and beyond.