GASP

Hey! We’re hosting our next pop-up market at The Harriman Park Recreation center Saturday, June 13th!

Pop-up markets are our way to bring fresh produce, clothing, and essentials to individuals facing food insecurity due to the impacts of neighborhood pollution.
To pull this off we’re looking for committed volunteers that want to make a difference in our communities.

If you are available June 13th please sign up at gaspgroup.org/volunteer . We can’t wait to see you there!

Pride is a month dedicated to equality. At GASP, we believe that everyone deserves the right to clean air no matter their ZIP code, race, economic background, or sexual orientation.

It is widely known that minority groups such as the LGBTQIA+ community face disproportionate adversities, including environmental injustices. That is why we celebrate Pride: to remind ourselves that the fight for equality extends beyond legislation and representation. It includes access to healthy communities, safe housing, clean air, and the opportunity for all people to thrive.

As we celebrate Pride this month, we reaffirm our commitment to building a future where every person can live, work, play, and breathe free from pollution and discrimination.

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

We’re 1 week away from our second installment of Justice in the Margins!

We’ve created an open and free space to talk about intersectional climate issues and explore different ideas and perspectives on how to reach the climate solutions our communities need.

This time, we’re reading Climate Change is Racist by Jeremy Williams to kick off these conversations.

Need help getting your book? We have plenty on hand available for purchase. *Local Pickup Only*

You can register for our book club by visiting the link in our bio.
Happy reading! 📚

Primary Elections are TODAY!

As a part of our civic engagement work we put together a comprehensive voting guide for St. Clair County.

We focused on St. Clair because environmental justice issues made by local leadership in surrounding communities directly impacts air quality, public health, economic development, and the future of Alabama.

You can view the full guide here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/f028e8a5a8.html to get vital information on who’s running as county commissioner and district representatives.
Don’t let your vote go to waste!

Major fire in downtown Birmingham just west of I-65… this view from the Regions SKYCAM network camera atop the Regions Center

Victory Missionary Baptist Church at 2nd Street North and 8th Avenue North.

Birmingham Fire and Rescue says one firefighter was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!: Saturday May 16th, we’re hosting a free pop-up market for the Acipco-Finley neighborhood. We will be hosting at Mt. Hebron Baptist Church to provide fresh food, non-perishable items, and clothing to those most impacted by industrial pollution.

To ensure everything goes smoothly we need YOUR help! We are looking for a few more dedicated volunteers to help set up our market, hand out items and clean up afterwards.

Volunteers are expected to show up at 7:30 AM to assist with set-up. Pop-up markets go by quickly so we are advising everyone attending to be on time!

Please visit Gaspgroup.org/volunteer to sign up for your shift today!

To our loyal readers, we’ve got exciting news… Justice In The Margins is back!

Join us for the return of our intersectional book club. This time we’re diving into Climate Change is Racist by Jeremy Williams. We’ll navigate real, honest, and insightful conversations about climate justice, race, and power.

We will be meeting biweekly starting May 27th at the UAB Solar House (with a virtual option available), facilitated by Dr. Chénoia Bryant.

Spots, book scholarships, and details are in the link below! Come learn, listen, and be part of the conversation.

Support Clean, Healthy Air We believe everyone deserves healthy air to breathe, and we need your help!

Alabama is one of the most biodiverse states in the country. We have almost 7,000 species and 5 million people who all deserve to breathe clean, healthy air.

When we say "Happy Earth Day" we are bringing attention to the importance of our health, ecosystems, and our future. This is how we advocate.

Our Earth is something worth fighting for and our people have a duty to advocate for it. Remember to tell your neighbor Happy Earth Day and show your love for our home. 🌤️

Last week we held Smoke School, a collaborative effort between SELC
and Singleton Smoke School to put power back into the hands of our community members.
We are proud to announce that everyone PASSED! Congratulations to those everyone!
We will be mailing out Smoke School certifications soon so please keep an eye out!

We want to thank everyone who attended, shared our message, and supported us.
As a reminder, Method 9 certifications are valid for 6 months so be ready to retake your test this fall!

Thank you and see you soon!🌤️

Last Week we hosted Smoke School, a collaborative effort with SELC and Singleton Smoke School to put power back into community members hands.

Even more exciting is that all of our attendees PASSED! We will be mailing out Smoke School Certifications soon so if you attended please keep an eye out!

We want to thank everyone who attended, shared our message, and supported us.
As a reminder, Method 9 certifications are valid for 6 months so be ready to retake your test this fall.

Thank you and see you soon!