Thank You.

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December 2021

With Gratitude (XOXO)

July marked my 10th year as Executive Director of TTF. This organization, its mission, and the people that I have met during this time have truly changed my life.

I have spent a lot of time talking about our critical, innovative, and impactful work to anyone who would listen. The generosity that so many of you have demonstrated through our end-of-the-year fundraising drive and Giving Tuesday has been astounding! Your support is a deeply appreciated endorsement of what we do everyday. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Clean Water Projects

During the last few weeks, it would have been hard to take a ride or walk in Abington and not see a TTF project (that may be a bit of an exaggeration). We are finishing up green stormwater infrastructure and restoration projects with our amazing partners at Alverthorpe Park (Abington Township), Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, and Abington Junior High School (Abington School District).

Watch this space for project news and the opportunity to join a tour of these projects in June. Can't wait? Contact us and we'll arrange for a personal visit.

You can see photos here.

Here's to a peaceful, healthy, just New Year for all,

Julie

Call for Environmental Justice Advisory Commission Members

The City of Philadelphia is forming an Environmental Justice Advisory Commission. All residents should have a healthy environment: clean air, land and water, healthy and culturally appropriate food, and homes and neighborhoods free from pollutants and toxins. We know that this is not the reality in our city.

Some residents are exposed to environmental harm because of Philadelphia’s industrial past and present combined, with racial-biased and discriminatory policies and practices. Of special concern to TTF is that during heavy rains, the city's combined stormwater and sewage system automatically diverts to outfalls that spill into the Tacony Creek as well as the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers.

To address these issues, the City invites residents, especially those most impacted by environmental burdens, to apply to join the Environmental Justice Advisory Commission. The commission will advise the City on policies and programs to advance environmental justice for a healthy environment in which to live, learn, and work.

Apply through the online application by December 22. Questions: matina.granieri@phila.gov.