Community Environmental Council Inc

Climate & environmental hub: in july of 2023 we opened the california central coasts first environmental hub as a nexus for advocacy, innovation, and community empowerment in the heart of downtown santa barbara. Since then, the hub has engaged more than 10,000 community members in dozens of events focused on climate action. It is a collaborative epicenter for community-led climate solutions.the 10,000-square-foot space boasts energy-saving technologies and sustainable building materials. It includes cec staff offices, two meeting and event venues, and five mission-aligned non-profit tenants. Non-profit organizations have priority use of the space, and a handful of pre-selected volunteer-driven and (see schedule o)some partner organizations are offered free and deeply discounted use of the hub for meetings, workshops, and networking events. By catalyzing collective action and fostering a sense of community ownership, the hub embodies the spirit of environmental stewardship and serves as a driving force for positive change.