NEW YORK, April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- SHARE, a non-profit clean energy organization, and the NAACP-Brooklyn Branch were joined by Assemblyman Darryl C. Towns (D-54) in hosting children from the Tilden Hall Residence, a Brooklyn refuge for displaced families. Held at the Madd Fun Family Entertainment Center in Brooklyn, the day included interactive lessons and games which allowed for a fun and informative way to educate and engage participants on the importance of environmental protection.
"The Brooklyn Branch NAACP considers environmental awareness to be an important issue for all New Yorkers, particularly the youth," said Karen Boykin-Towns, President of the Brooklyn Branch NAACP. "When our children suffer asthma rates far above the national average, we are faced with an epidemic that we can actually mitigate through education."
SHARE also released a fleet of pedi-cabs in Harlem, much to the delight of commuters not used to seeing this clean transportation alternative traveling historic 125th Street. Pedi-cab operators pedaled riders to their destinations and underscored the need for cleaner air in communities of color. The event, anchored at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building, was sponsored by SHARE, the New York State Committee of the NAACP and New York State Office of General Services.
"Whether it's the asthma epidemic or the green economy, the environment is front and center in Harlem," said Hazel Dukes, President, NAACP New York State Conference.
New York City Councilwoman Inez Dickens restated her "commitment to supporting initiatives that protect our environment," and thanked SHARE for "encouraging an environmentally healthy alternative for our City's transportation needs."
"This partnership allows us to offer resources that will improve community environmental health," said Willie Walker, Building Manager of the State Office Building.
"We believe that Earth Day is more than just a single 24 hour period," said Craig Wilson, Executive Director of SHARE. "Environmental protection needs daily focus. From supporting clean energy and transportation alternatives to educating the leaders of tomorrow, there are millions of opportunities that allow us to make Earth Day every day."
SHARE, (Safe, Healthy, Affordable and Reliable Energy), is a non-profit coalition of organizations committed to ensuring the continued supply of reliable, clean and affordable electricity for all New Yorkers. SHARE, and its member organizations, are committed to working with local stakeholders in the New York metropolitan area to address these problems and provide all New Yorkers with the clean and affordable power they deserve.
SOURCE SHARE, (Safe, Healthy, Affordable and Reliable Energy)
