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
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
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local governments regularly hold funds that belong to residents, businesses, or institutions—often unclaimed due to outdated contact information, uncashed checks, or administrative errors.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
In 2022, Harris County, Texas, launched a groundbreaking Essential Workers Board (HCEWB) in direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s revelation of gaps in worker representation. Essential workers—from healthcare staff to grocery clerks—had borne the brunt of the crisis without a formal voice 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
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
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
Effective communication is the foundation of all successful public health initiatives, ensuring that essential information reaches the intended audiences in a compelling, accessible, and actionable manner. Los Angeles County’s Black Infant Health (BIH) Program exemplifies how thoughtful and strategic communication can effectively 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.
