In northwest Kansas, where agriculture and water scarcity go hand in hand, a quiet revolution in irrigation management has been unfolding. Faced with alarming declines in the Ogallala Aquifer—one of the most vital groundwater sources in the U.S.—Sheridan County launched an ambitious Read More
In Portland, Oregon, historic industrial zoning, aging infrastructure, and regulatory gaps created a landscape where low-income and minority communities bore disproportionate exposure to environmental hazards. The turning point came in 2016 when revelations about unreported air toxics near schools ignited public outrage Read More
Illegal dumping isn’t merely a sanitation issue—it is a complex problem rooted in public health disparities, environmental injustice, and socio-economic marginalization. In cities across the United States, the accumulation of discarded furniture, tires, appliances, and construction debris in alleyways and vacant lots Read More
Effective environmental reform requires more than engineering—it demands meaningful communication, community trust, and cross-sector collaboration. The Camden Collaborative Initiative (CCI) led by the City of Camden, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Camden County, Cooper’s Ferry Partnership, and over 60 other Read More
Louisville, Kentucky, historic zoning decisions and industrial activity have contributed to stark disparities in air quality, land use, and public health. To confront this, the Louisville Metro Government created a localized Environmental Justice (EJ) Screening and Mapping Tool, designed to visualize environmental Read More
In an era when local governments across the United States are increasingly pressured to modernize and deliver public services with greater speed, transparency, and efficiency, Cook County, Illinois, stands out as a pioneering example. Cook County—the second most populous county in the Read More
Strategic communication is essential in creating inclusive, transparent, and community-centered educational policies. The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) developed the Equity Blueprint for Action as a powerful example of how thoughtful, culturally responsive communication can support equity in education. The Read More
Unclaimed property represents a substantial yet often overlooked public resource. Across the United States, local governments regularly hold funds that belong to residents, businesses, or institutions—often unclaimed due to outdated contact information, uncashed checks, or administrative errors. Delaware County, Pennsylvania, took decisive Read More
The Dayton & Montgomery County Local Office on Minority Health (LOMH) was established to combat health disparities and inequities among minoritized populations in the region. Funded by a grant from the Ohio Commission on Minority Health, in collaboration with Public Health Dayton Read More
Access to nutritious food is a critical component of public health, yet many urban communities continue to struggle with food insecurity. In Baltimore, MD, where several neighborhoods are classified as food deserts, the Baltimarket Virtual Supermarket Program emerged as an innovative solution Read More
SCG feels strongly that every employer should strive to create a respectful workplace for each employee. It’s why we started Project WHEN, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to eliminating all forms of workplace harassment.
Our financial support has allowed the organization to grow and begin impacting work communities everywhere. We encourage clients to consider donating or getting involved in the movement with us.
