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I recently had the pleasure of joining Green & Healthy Homes Initiative in Philly on their Thriving Communities Grantmaker tour of the Mid-Atlantic Region. As US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 3's Grantmaker, GHHI will award over 170 grants to historically disinvested and underserved communities in PA, VA, WV, DE, MD, and D.C. It's been an honor to work with GHHI's incredible team over the last several months to make this historic grant program a reality. GHHI will continue their tour throughout the summer to share information about the program and answer questions from community members. Philly-area organizations and folks in attendance brought great energy! It was truly humbling to see everyone taking time out of their day on behalf of their community and learn about the work they do. Federal investments in prioritizing environmental justice, in part credited to the Inflation Reduction Act, have created a uniquely special moment in history of which I am so proud to be a part. Thank you, GHHI, for the work you do and I am excited to see this program continue to unfold!