Green Assets

Mission 

Greenlining's Green Asset Program seeks to ensure that communities of color are at the forefront of the green economy as active stakeholders in our nation's efforts to “go green”.   With the advent of green technology and green business opportunities, Greenlining will work to ensure that low-income and minority communities benefit from philanthropy, jobs, business contracts, and other green opportunities that are created in our efforts to fight global warming.  Greenlining will be strong advocate for “green solutions” to reduce our dependence on oil and other unsustainable energy practices that disproportionately harm low-income communities.   

Overall, Greenlining will convene traditional environmental proponents, health advocates, and asset building stakeholders to create a new paradigm that says going “Green” can let people live physically and economically healthier lives.

Vision 

Greenlining envisions an environmental movement that generates assets and good health for low/mod-income communities.   We envision all communities having access to safe and clean land, air, water and food.  We imagine a movement where California's 22 million minority residents are active innovators and stakeholders in our efforts to fight global warming that result in equitable health, economic and environmental policies.

Greenlining's Goals 

Our approach is pragmatic and holistic ensuring low-income and communities of color are not left out of the new green environment and economic policies.  Our goals are to:

1. Ensure communities of color and other underserved groups are active stakeholders in Climate Warming debates, discussions, and solutions.
2. Demonstrate that efforts to fight global warming can produce positive health and economic benefits for communities that have been underserved.
3. Develop new environmental models that build wealth, assets, and financial sustainability in underserved communities;
4. Advocate for educational and workforce pipeline programs that prepare communities of color for jobs in the green economy; and
5. Ensure that minority businesses have fair access to “green” business contracts.

Proposition 7: Pros and Cons for Communities of Color

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