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What We Do
Ladder promotes equal opportunity among all people, while advocating for more resources and environmental justice. Our vision is to make a difference in the world. Though it may start small, we are firm believers that hard work and determination will make a difference in our community and beyond.
Our efforts begin by focusing on those who struggle the most - migrants, minorities, the homeless, and felons in Chatham County. It is our understanding that everyone is human and everyone deserves rights. That is why we fight to bring equality and provide resources. We fight to bring resources to bear on the radical and economic disparities that divide our most vulnerable populations from the negative health effects of poverty.
Through our day-to-day work, we also work to bring about environmental justice. Many of our communities suffer from an unfair exposure to varying hazards, including waste and lack of resources. We are going to bring a change today.
Mission
Ladder Strategies and Solutions mission is advocating for equitable and sustainable actions that encompass the interplay of social, racial, and environmental concerns. Our goal is to foster a just and inclusive society for all by promoting fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens. This includes advocating for clean air, sustainable housing, and equal access to healthcare.
CORE VALUES
1. Equity and Fairness: Promoting equal rights, opportunities, and fair treatment for all
communities, regardless of socio-economic status, race, or ethnicity.
2. Environmental Stewardship: Valuing and protecting the environment through sustainable
practices and responsible resource management.
3. Empowerment and Participation: Empowering communities to actively participate in decision-
making processes that affect their environment and advocating for their voices to be heard.
4. Social Justice: Recognizing and addressing the interconnectedness of environmental issues
with social and economic inequalities, aiming to create a more just society.
5. Collaboration and Solidarity: Promoting partnerships and collaboration among diverse
stakeholders, community organizations, and individuals to maximize impact and address
environmental injustices.
6. Health and Well-being: Prioritizing the health and well-being of all individuals and
communities by advocating for clean air, water, and a safe environment.
7. Accountability and Transparency: Holding institutions, corporations, and governments
accountable for their actions and advocating for transparent policies and practices.
8. Education and Awareness: Promoting awareness of environmental issues, providing
education on sustainable practices, and fostering
a culture of environmental responsibility.
9. Interdisciplinary and Intersectional Approaches: Recognizing that environmental justice
issues intersect with other social justice issues and adopting interdisciplinary approaches to
address them effectively.
10. Resilience and Adaptation: Building resilience in communities to cope with environmental
challenges, supporting adaptation strategies, and promoting long-term sustainability.