Embracing Health and Faith: A New Peer-to-Peer Training Program for Smoking Cessation
Introduction In many faith-based communities, the body is regarded as a sacred vessel, a gift that deserves care and respect. Smoking, with its well-documented health risks, stands in stark contrast to this principle. Recognizing the need for a supportive, faith-integrated approach to quitting smoking, we are excited to introduce a new Peer-to-Peer Training Program for […]
The Alarming Rate of Tobacco Waste Impacting Oakland, California: A Focus on Lake Merritt
Tobacco waste is a pervasive environmental problem that significantly impacts communities worldwide. In Oakland, California, the situation is particularly dire, with cigarette butts and other tobacco-related litter contaminating streets, parks, and waterways. Among the most affected areas is Lake Merritt, a beloved urban estuary that is both a cultural and ecological gem in the heart […]
Tobacco Industry & African American/Black Community
Dear Parishioners, Partners, Participants, and Community Members, EC Reems Community Services live Life Well Project celebrated Juneteenth on June 18, 2022. On June 19, 1865, enslaved Black people in Texas were notified of their freedom two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth continues to be celebrated throughout the Black community. Juneteenth […]