Center on Race, Poverty & the Environment

Center on Race, Poverty & the Environment (CRPE) is a California-based nonprofit organization founded in 1989, dedicated to providing legal support to grassroots groups in environmental justice communities. CRPE focuses on addressing environmental issues affecting low-income communities and communities of color, aiming to achieve environmental justice and healthy, sustainable communities through collective action and the law.

CRPE offers organizational, technical, and legal assistance to underserved communities facing environmental challenges. The organization works primarily in low-income communities and communities of color, providing support to combat environmental hazards and promote sustainable practices. CRPE's mission is to build healthy, sustainable communities through collective action and the law, emphasizing the importance of community-led initiatives in environmental justice efforts.

With offices in Delano and San Francisco, California, CRPE conducts most of its efforts in Central California, especially the San Joaquin Valley, which includes Delano and Kern County. The organization also works across the United States, supporting communities in their fight against environmental degradation and advocating for policies that protect public health and the environment.

CRPE's work encompasses various areas, including air quality, land use, and national issues. The organization engages in campaigns that aim to build individual capacity, increase community power vis-a-vis decision-makers, and address environmental hazards facing the community. By prioritizing the solutions of those most impacted by poverty and environmental racism, CRPE supports communities in building autonomy and achieving environmental justice.

For more information about CRPE's mission, programs, and how to get involved, visit their official website.