Detroiters Working For Environmental Justice
Detroiters Working For Environmental Justice
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About this organization
Mission
Advocating for a healthy environment through innovative community and policy action that values all people.
About
POLICY OUR POLICY PROGRAM SUPPORTS INNOVATIVE POLICIES THAT VALUE ALL PEOPLE, AN EXAMPLE BEING OUR WORK FOR A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE FOR DETROIT WHILE REDUCING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ENERGY USAGE AND COSTS. IN PURSUIT OF POLICY ACTION THAT BENEFITS ALL, INCLUDING THE MOST VULNERABLE AMONG US, DWEJ COLLABORATES WITH ORGANIZATIONS, COMMISSIONS STUDIES, AND SUPPORTS DEEP COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. DWEJ LED THE ENGAGEMENT PROCESS DESIGN FOR THE CITY OF DETROIT'S NEW DETROIT SUSTAINABILITY ACTION AGENDA. WORKFORCE OUR WORKFORCE PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON ACHIEVING EQUITABLE EMPLOYMENT, AS WELL AS HEALTHY HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS THE CITY OF DETROIT THROUGH OUR FUTURE BUILD CONSTRUCTION GROUP ACTIVITIES. WITH FUTURE BUILD, DWEJ SUPPORTS THE GROWTH OF THE LOCAL ECONOMY BY HELPING DETROITERS HONE SKILLS IN A GROWING SEGMENT OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, GAIN CONFIDENCE, AND MAXIMIZE THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY, THE CITY, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THEIR FAMILIES. ENGAGEMENT OUR ENGAGEMENT WORK IS PRIMARILY FULFILLED THROUGH THE DETROIT ENVIRONMENTAL AGENDA, A COLLABORATION OF 20 LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LED BY DWEJ. IN 2017 AND 2018, WE PUBLISHED VOTER GUIDES TO INFORM DETROITERS OF CANDIDATES' POSITIONS ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. CURRENTLY WORKING WITH THE CITY OF DETROIT'S OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY, WE ARE COMMITTED TO ASSURING THAT RESIDENTS UNDERSTAND WHAT THE STATE OF THEIR ENVIRONMENT IS AND HOW THEY CAN MOVE THE VISION OF A CLEAN AND HEALTHY DETROIT FORWARD.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “The organization is known as the leader in the movement and is seen as the "go to" experts on environmental justice and sustainable redevelopment because of its knowledge and its network.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “The organization is known as the leader in the movement and is seen as the "go to" experts on environmental justice and sustainable redevelopment because of its knowledge and its network.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of MI.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2019 is listed as 4750 WOODWARD AVENUE, DETROIT, MI, 48201 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2019 reports 4 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $137,370.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
- The organization has 4 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1995.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $292,211 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $97,089 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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