Case Study: Detroit Environmental Agenda strengthens its environmental justice coalition with The Work Department

Detroit Environmental Agenda strengthens coalition with The Work Department over 3 years and 40 meetings

The Detroit Environmental Agenda, a coalition of 20 local nonprofits focused on environmental justice, needed to improve its internal structure and amplify its public advocacy. They partnered with The Work Department for facilitation and design support to better organize the coalition and expand its influence.

The Work Department implemented a participatory process, co-creating project management tools and facilitating 40 meetings over three years to refine decision-making and focus the coalition's agenda. Their work included designing a website, running social media and voter engagement campaigns, and creating educational materials for residents. This support helped the coalition actively contribute to the city's Sustainability Action Agenda and strengthen its collective voice on environmental justice issues.

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