CC4EJ operates on the unceded lands of the Lenni-Lenape people, whose relationship to this land — including Naaman's Creek and the Delaware River — continues today. Learn more →
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Who we work with

Environmental justice takes a lot of people working together. Here are the organizations and groups that stand alongside Claymont residents.

Community Partners

Organizations we work alongside, right here in our community.

Claymont Community Center

A hub for neighbors to gather, learn, and organize. Hosts many CC4EJ events and meetings.

Overlook Colony Civic Association

Residents of the historic workforce housing community organizing for their neighborhood's health and safety.

Knollwood Community Center

A neighborhood gathering place that brings residents together around shared needs and local issues.

Hickman Road Civic Association

Neighbors organizing around community issues and quality of life in their part of Claymont.

Research & Technical Support

Experts who help us understand the data — and make sure the science backs up what residents already know.

University of Delaware

Coastal Resiliency Design Studio and other programs that support community-driven research.

Coming Clean

National network focused on pollution and health. CC4EJ participates in their Cumulative Impacts Working Group.

National Wildlife Federation (NWF)

Partners on the Greening America's Cities initiative and the Claymont Grows community garden.

Funders

Who pays for this work — and on what terms. See the full transparency table below.

Bezos Earth Fund

Supports the Greening America's Cities program through NWF.

DNREC — Community Environmental Protection Fund

State funding for community cleanup and environmental health work.

Coming Clean

Provides support for CC4EJ's participation in national policy and research efforts.

Government & Regulatory

Agencies we work with — and hold accountable — to protect our community's health.

DNREC (Delaware Dept. of Natural Resources)

The state agency responsible for environmental permits, enforcement, and cleanup in Delaware.

U.S. EPA Region 3

Federal oversight of Superfund sites and pollution enforcement in our region.

New Castle County

Local government responsible for land use, zoning, and infrastructure decisions that affect Claymont.

Who funds us — and what that means

CC4EJ does not accept funding from companies with active pollution violations in our community. We are transparent about all funding relationships because our community deserves to know who supports this work — and whether any strings are attached.

Funder Amount Purpose
Bezos Earth Fund [verify with NWF] Greening America's Cities / Claymont Grows community garden
Delaware Department of Natural Resources (DNREC) — Community Environmental Protection Fund (CEPF) $50,000 Community cleanup and environmental health
Coming Clean $16,500 (over 2 years) National Cumulative Impacts Working Group participation

Note: Verify exact Bezos Earth Fund grant amount with NWF before publishing this table. DNREC CEPF grant = $50,000 (confirmed). Coming Clean = $16,500 (confirmed).