Chatham Climate Action Network
Rising temperatures and energy costs are putting real strain on our community. Join us for a free, in-person resource fair with practical tools to stay safe in the heat and manage rising electricity bills — including information on assistance programs that may help.
Free Lunch. Spanish translation provided.
What to Expect.... Raffles! Giveaways!!!
☀️ Beat the heat safely
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Recognize heat illness signs
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Find local cooling centers
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Protect family & neighbors
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When to call for help
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Tips for your home
⚡ Lower your energy bills
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Low-cost ways to reduce usage
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Financial relief you may qualify for (bring proof of income, full Duke Energy account number & 12 months of gas bills if applicable)
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Connect with local resources
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Questions answered on-site
SCHEDULE (check back for updates!)
Doors open at 10:00 am
Check in - Visit Community Resource tables - information and give-aways
Opening and Overview
Angella Dunston, Warren County Environmental Action Team
Welcome to Holy Trinity - Pastor David Henderson
The Strain on our Community - Rising Heat and Power Bills. Angella Dunston
Extreme Heat - Community Response - James Tiger, Environmental Health Director
Extreme Heat - How to Stay Safe - Bryan Schroeder, MPH, RN
Lunch (free!)
Resources in our Community - visit tables for information
Energy Assistance Programs - Energy Funds for All - Meech Carter, NCLCV
Apply for individual assistance programs throughout the day (must bring proof of income, full Duke Energy account number & 12 months of gas bills if applicable)
Closing - Raffle
Doors close at 2:00 pm
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Holy Trinity Church Fellowship Hall
309 Trinity St, Siler City, NC
Admission: Free. Open to all community
members. Lunch Provided!
Spanish translation available.
Presenters
Angella Dunston began her journey in social and environmental justice during the birth of the Environmental Justice Movement in Warren County. Dunston, an accomplished thought leader with a heart for serving the community, is the Vice Chair of the Warren County Environmental Justice Action Team. She is also on the Cooling Communities Advisory Board with the HeatWise Policy Partnership at the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability at Duke University. Foundation chairperson for the NC League of Conservation Voters, she is also the Community Engagement Coordinator with a cooperative in rural Northeastern NC where she works with energy saving programs, clean energy solutions and empowering communities.
Michelle (Meech) Carter is the Director of Clean Energy Campaigns at the NC League of Conservation Voters Foundation. Before joining NCLCVF, Meech completed her Masters of Environmental Management at Duke and worked on mining law and policy at the Southern Environmental Law Center. Meech also holds a Master of Science in Law from Northwestern and a dual BS in biology and geology from UCLA. At NCLCV/F, Meech manages all regulatory and community energy work. She also lobbies in the General Assembly to pass effective and equitable energy policies.
James Tiger, Director Chatham County Environmental Health, a division of the Chatham County Health Department. The Environmental Health Division oversees a wide variety of programs, including well permits, food sanitation inspections, air quality issues and much more. The Environmental Quality Division developed the first heat action plan in North Carolina. See Chatham County Heat Action Plan for more information.
