United Parents Against Lead
& Other Environmental Hazards
Supporting parents of lead-poisoned children.
UPAL, founded by parents of lead-poisoned children, is committed first and foremost to ensuring the fundamental rights of all children to live in a safe and healthy environment. Our mission includes increasing awareness and providing education and training to prevent childhood lead poisoning and other environmental hazards. United by our experiences and commitment to children, we know firsthand the effects of lead poisoning and the irreparable damage and suffering caused by this preventable disease. Parents are responsible for bringing children's voices and experiences into the national dialogue and reminding participants that children's health and safety are ultimately everyone's responsibility.
April is Lead Awareness Month
Please support UPAL's efforts to eradicate lead poisoning and advocate on behalf of lead-poisoned children.
(Links in the calendar below)Lavender Hope Candles
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Lavender Hope Candles |
Raising awareness, hope, and support for lead-poisoned children.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
Catering to the Needs of the Community!
Available for:
Social Gatherings
Birthdays & Proms
Art Galleries
Weddings & Showers
Game Night
Workforce Training
Conference & Meeting Space
Workshops, Lectures & Skillshare
Contact Us:
(804) 805-2105 or (804) 322-3908
Instagram: @pcr.hub
Email: pcr.hub22@gmail.com
464 Byrne St, Petersburg, VA 23803
A Convergence of Art, Poetry, Conroversy, and Climate Justice
Friday, April 26, 2024
5 PM - 8 PM
Featuring:
Portrait Exhibit by Emma Bullock
“En-Justice: How Change Happens”
Art and Poetry by Emily DeCarlo
“Through Angel’s Eyes”
PAST EVENTS
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PAST EVENTS |
February 3, 2024
May 6, 2023
World Labyrinth Day 2023
Every year on the first Saturday in May, thousands of people around the globe participate in World Labyrinth Day as a moving meditation for world peace and a celebration of the labyrinth experience. Many “Walk as One at 1” local time to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy passing from one time zone to the next.
World Labyrinth Day is an annual international event founded by The Labyrinth Society (TLS) in 2009.
April 25, 2023, from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Implementing Community Programs Alongside Resilience Hub Development
Resilient power – solar paired with battery storage (solar+storage) – can provide essential economic benefits and backup power to Resilience Hubs, community-serving facilities augmented to support residents and coordinate resource distribution and services, before, during, and after an emergency. In addition to emergency support, Resilience Hubs can enable community capacity building and provide ongoing resources. Community-based organizations leading resilience hub development locally are taking an innovative approach to ensuring their members are included in the process through educational and awareness-building programs, as well as workforce development.
This Clean Energy Group (CEG) webinar highlights the efforts of The Faunteroy Community Enrichment Center and United Parents Against Lead (UPAL), two organizations implementing unique community programs that complement and amplify their efforts to build a resilience hub, including the installation of solar+storage. Faunteroys Resilience Incubator @ FH Faunteroy, located in Washington, DC, has been conducting community information sessions on sustainability and resilient power, and UPAL’s Petersburg Heights Community Resilience Hub, located in Petersburg, Virginia, is providing resilient power-focused workforce development programs. Both organizations also receive CEG’s Technical Assistance Fund and Resilient Power Leadership Initiative (RPLI) small-grant programs.
Panelists:
– Dr. Estelle-Marie Montgomery, Executive Director, The Faunteroy Community Enrichment Center
– Queen Zakia Shabazz, Founder, United Parents Against Lead (UPAL)
– Marriele Mango, Project Director, Clean Energy Group (moderator)
March 8, 2023
Enhancing Equity in Lead Service Line Replacement Programs
Lead service line replacement has garnered a lot of national attention lately, as we think it should! This month’s member update includes a round of up of members’ press releases related to the White House’s “Get the Lead Out” Partnership, as well as upcoming webinar opportunities.
On March 8, the Collaborative is hosting a webinar featuring its new step-by-step equity guide. “Enhancing Equity in Lead Service Line Replacement Programs” will lift up examples from across the country of how communities are working to promote equity in their replacement programs – touching on issues including funding, community engagement, and contracting.
March 8 - 11, 2023
Taking Nature Black
Belonging: Engaged and Empowered
This year’s event takes place during two virtual days; one in-person conference day at the Silver Spring Civic Center in downtown Silver Spring, MD; and one day of free outdoor nature experiences at locations TBA. Nature Forward’s Taking Nature Black Conference will offer presentations and discussions focused on the needs and interests of Black nature professionals, environmental justice advocates, educators, and outdoor enthusiasts. Attendees will be inspired, energized, and connected to a growing community of people working to achieve real environmental change.