The mission statement of Comite Civico de Valle is: “‘Informed people build healthy communities’, Comite Civico del Valle (CCV) was founded on this principle and continues to incorporate this mission statement in all partnerships, research studies, and civic engagements initiated or comprised by our organization. CCV’s extensive background and accomplishments date back to our grassroots origins in 1987. In over three decades of serving the communities of Imperial Valley, CCV now serves various California communities through collaborative efforts with other established Environmental Justice organizations and in partnership with researchers, academia, and government agencies.”
CCV originated from the grassroots in 1987 and is now a 501 (c)(3) organization. It was founded and continues to support disadvantaged communities in Imperial County, with a strong emphasis on civic participation. A key principle, which guides all CCV projects is that “ “Informed People Build Healthy Communities.”
CCV’s most well known program is the IVAN community air network.
CCV originated from the grassroots in 1987 and is now a 501 (c)(3) organization. It was founded and continues to support disadvantaged communities in Imperial County, with a strong emphasis on civic participation. A key principle, which guides all CCV projects is that “ “Informed People Build Healthy Communities.”
CCV now has a 5-member Board of Directors (including founder, Jose Luis Velez, and a large staff. See details. Includes many community health workers, and a few air monitoring technicians.
CCV’s most well known program is the IVAN community air network.
Recently, CCV participated in the Workers’ Rights Outreach Program (“a statewide initiative that brings community-based organizations together with state agencies to promote COVID-19 workplace protections and vaccinations).