Environmental Education Project Under the EEP, both staff members and Promotoras have received training in the area of reducing lead poisoning at school and in the home; avoiding pesticide contamination in the workplace and at home; and awareness in asbestos. Campesinos staff members provide staff training to other agencies, such as Head Start Programs and Child Care Centers on these particular areas. The Promotoras distribute this information via a video presentation and with written materials to community members throughout the Imperial Valley. This project is funded by the California Endowment. Vecinos Unidos para la Salud Within this project, Staff Members have attended various trainings, workshops, and meetings on particular health topics relevant to the area of El Campo under the Partnership for the Public's Health. These topics include education on diabetes awareness and management; domestic violence patterns and conflict resolution along with a training on domestic violence related legal assistance; and training on resources and referrals for the Imperial County. Currently Staff Members provide information and presentations on these particular topics; however, by the end of Implementation Year 2, Promotoras will take on the responsibility of these trainings. This collaboration is funded by the Partnership of the Public's Health, a collaborative of The California Endowment and Public Health Institute. General Services The Health Project of Campesinos Unidos offers community members and County wide clients with information on services offered directly out of Campesinos Unidos, provide referral to other community-based agencies, fills out Healthy Families applications when needed, provides information on services regarding situation that affect health without direct medical services. For example, clients can get assistance in obtaining phone numbers and contact persons regarding in-home care, elderly care, and special educational services for those with mental health concerns. Staff will also obtain contact information on a variety of services including food assistance, housing assistance, filling out basic forms for their children's school, and their own paperwork including work and school application and medical documents. USEPA, Partnership for the Public's Health and The California Endowment fund these services. New River Project This project is being carried on in partnership with the Calexico New River Committee to advocate and resolve health and environmental issues related to this river. A final solution is being sought thru funding from the California Wellness foundation, the California Endowment, Greenline Institute and other potential donors.

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