Campus Climate Action Corps
Service Sites:
- College Campuses
- Environmental/Climate Action Organizations and Agencies
Service Areas:
- Bridgeport, Kent, Middletown, New Britain, New Haven
Member Benefits:
- Full-Time Service Opportunities, Part-Time Service Opportunities, Living Allowance, Health Insurance, Childcare Assistance, Education Award
Contact Information:
Autumn Gordon-Chow
agordonchow@compact.org
Campus Climate Action Corps Connecticut (CCAC CT), a project of Campus Compact, is an AmeriCorps Connecticut program dedicated to campus-based, community-led climate action. CCAC CT builds the capacity of campuses and their community partners to create change that leads to increased energy efficiency, environmental awareness and improvements for at-risk ecosystems by implementing local solutions for underserved households and communities.
Our teams of AmeriCorps members are focused on supporting campus/community partnerships throughout Connecticut that:
1. Raise awareness and address urgent climate issues in underserved communities
2. Lower energy use and energy costs for low-income households
3. Improve at-risk ecosystems in underserved areas
4. Support and improve green job pathways
Grantee Organization: Campus Compact
AmeriCorps State Federal Award: $461,143
Local Match Investment: $148,179
Number of Member Positions & Types: 8 Full-Time (1,700-hour), 8 Half-Time (900-hour) and 24 Minimum-Time (300-hour) Member Positions = 40 Member Positions Total
Updated January 2025