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April 23, 2021 was the day that ELOC's first program for high school students was first inspired.

Environmental Leaders of Color Mission Profile

ELOC is a pioneering Westchester County, N.Y. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. ELOC provides educational programming through which it aims to incubate the next generation of environmental advocates, entrepreneurs, and innovators in the county’s underserved communities. Even though municipalities across Westchester are often featured in news stories that highlight the extreme weather events that are battering the nation with greater frequency and intensity, statistics show that high school students who attend schools in the areas of the county most impacted by climate change aren’t taking the number of STEM or environmental courses recommended under state education guidelines.
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Not only are individual students graduating without the skills they need to compete for the trove of new jobs that’ll be opening in the emerging green sector–their communities aren’t producing enough home-grown leaders to spearhead local grassroots efforts to mitigate the impact of climate change in the future. To address these urgent twin needs, ELOC partners with an assortment of community-based organizations throughout the county each summer and enrolls dozens of underserved high schoolers in our program, the Student Summer Energy and Environment Program for Teens (SSEPT).

Mission

Environmental Leaders of Color is a well-respected 501(c)(3) organization in Mount Vernon. The organization is deeply committed to providing comprehensive education, advocacy, and technological resources to communities, focusing on empowering those who are socially and economically vulnerable.
This includes addressing climate change, understanding its impact, implementing mitigation strategies, and developing sustainable solutions. The organization’s dedication to this cause is evident in its tireless efforts to educate, advocate, and equip communities with the necessary tools and knowledge to address the pressing issues related to climate change. Through its work, Environmental Leaders of Color aims to create a more equitable and sustainable future for all members of society, especially those most vulnerable to climate change’s effects.
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