Written by CAF Youth Quinn   Hospitals have a big impact on the climate crisis. Between pollution, waste management, and influence in society, the medical field can have massive effects on our planet, for better or worse.   As a young person, I feel strongly about climate justice, as it is our generation – and future […]

Onward! A Celebration of Community, Youth Action, and the Year Ahead   Every year, the CAF community comes together for one of our favorite traditions: the Onward! Ceremony. This year, families, youth, volunteers, interns, and supporters gathered at Meridian Playground in Wallingford for an evening of reflection, celebration, and connection. As people arrived, the space

How does an idea become a law? Who gets to decide what policies shape our communities, our schools, and our environment? And where do young people fit into all of this? At last week’s CAF Legislative Advocacy Training, youth gathered to discover that advocacy isn’t something reserved for adults in suits or government buildings. It’s

We would like to tell you about our friend, Chris. Chris Esponda is an Indigenous organizer originally from the Chiapas region of Mexico, who came to the US at the age of 5. He is a digital equity advocate dedicated to connecting under-resourced communities with access to digital tools. He refurbishes and donates computers to

Meet Clea Eppelin: Art, Story, and Social Change Climate Action Families is honored to introduce Clea Eppelin, a Latin American artist, filmmaker, and co-founder of the art collective Love & Anxiety, as one of the creative leaders in our upcoming Sense of Belonging workshop.   Born in Chile and raised in Costa Rica in a family

Meet Itza Carbajal: Building Belonging Through Story, Memory, and Knowledge Climate Action Families is thrilled to welcome Itza A. Carbajal as the lead facilitator and curriculum designer for our upcoming Sense of Belonging workshop series!   Our youth have told us again and again that they want to learn directly from experts, and this workshop

On Saturday, July 26, families from CAF Families gathered at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park for our annual Low Tide Beach Walk– a full day of discovery, play, and learning along the shoreline. – As the tide pulled back, the beach revealed its hidden treasures. Kids eagerly searched for crabs, and were thrilled to find some

Climate Action Families has long participated in legislative climate work, from supporting initiatives that promote a healthy environment to blocking initiatives that harm it. Now, CAF sees another opportunity to rally around a particular legislative avenue toward a healthier environment. It’s called a Green Amendment! – The Green Amendment movement is an effort to add

No Borders in Justice – We stand in deep and unwavering solidarity with immigrant communities facing escalating threats, fear tactics, and unjust detentions. This is not just about immigration enforcement. This is about power, control, and the erosion of fundamental rights. – As an organization rooted in justice and committed to building a livable, equitable

This month was CAF’s annual Onward! celebration, where we honor our CAF members that are going through a transition of any sort. In the backyard of longtime CAF members Grace and Allie, families arrived with dishes in hand and stories in their hearts. Some were celebrating a new job, some were celebrating graduation, some had