Title

How Non-Profits Can Help Residents Heal From "Tree Trauma" in Order to Implement Sustainable Initiatives in Low-Income Neighborhoods

Lead Author Major

Biochemistry

Lead Author Status

Freshman

Format

Service Learning Showcase

Faculty Mentor Name

Marylou Bagus-Hansen

Faculty Mentor Department

Pacific CollegeCorps

Abstract/Artist Statement

Low income neighborhoods in cities across the United States face more severe environmental issues compared to their upper class counterparts, with air pollution being one of the urgent issues currently. In Stockton, California, the southern part of the city has some of the worst air quality as a result of redlining laws in the past, leading to after effects such as increasing asthma rates among children. Attempts to improve air quality in South Stockton by planting trees in neighborhoods have failed in the past, as non-profits and government officials would neglect the trees unattended after planting them, resulting in incidents such as property damage.

In partnership with California's College Corps Pilot Program, a local non-profit called Little Manilla Rising is on a mission to rebuild trust within the community in order to improve the city's air quality by planting trees and properly care for them. Research data is collected through weekly neighborhood canvassing and surveying residents, asking if they would like a tree planted in their backyard, a tree care kit, and tree maintenance by the organization for 2 years, all at no cost. The data is used to upgrade supplies that are in demand for tree kits, determine how to gain the community's trust, and keep track of all trees planted. Results are anticipating an increase in the rate of trust in non-profits by community members, a 10% increase in trees planted in the city since 2021, and increasing awareness of environmental problems in residents.

Location

William Knox Holt Memorial Library and Learning Center

Start Date

29-4-2023 1:00 PM

End Date

29-4-2023 4:00 PM

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How Non-Profits Can Help Residents Heal From "Tree Trauma" in Order to Implement Sustainable Initiatives in Low-Income Neighborhoods

William Knox Holt Memorial Library and Learning Center

Low income neighborhoods in cities across the United States face more severe environmental issues compared to their upper class counterparts, with air pollution being one of the urgent issues currently. In Stockton, California, the southern part of the city has some of the worst air quality as a result of redlining laws in the past, leading to after effects such as increasing asthma rates among children. Attempts to improve air quality in South Stockton by planting trees in neighborhoods have failed in the past, as non-profits and government officials would neglect the trees unattended after planting them, resulting in incidents such as property damage.

In partnership with California's College Corps Pilot Program, a local non-profit called Little Manilla Rising is on a mission to rebuild trust within the community in order to improve the city's air quality by planting trees and properly care for them. Research data is collected through weekly neighborhood canvassing and surveying residents, asking if they would like a tree planted in their backyard, a tree care kit, and tree maintenance by the organization for 2 years, all at no cost. The data is used to upgrade supplies that are in demand for tree kits, determine how to gain the community's trust, and keep track of all trees planted. Results are anticipating an increase in the rate of trust in non-profits by community members, a 10% increase in trees planted in the city since 2021, and increasing awareness of environmental problems in residents.