Uniting people to fight systemic injustice and transform our communities.
Our Pillars
We organize people to increase civic participation that leads to policy changes that affect our communities by addressing voter suppression, participation, and education.
We promote equity, community reliance, and safeguarding our everyday living for the interest of public health, focusing on dismantling environmental racism and the restoration of our ecosystem.
We mobilize communities to hold institutions accountable, dissolve punitive procedures while establishing new systems and restorative practices for sustainable policy solutions.
Community Day
Saturday, April 4, 2026 | Wyvetter H.Younge Higher Education Campus
Health | Wealth | Jobs
Join us for a dynamic, community-powered day designed to open doors and celebrate progress. Connect with employers through on-site interviews, explore talent and innovation at the CEJA Graduate Showcase, and get direct support offering expungement assistance, voter registration, licensing guidance, and pathway stations to education, employment, and resources. Experience the power of community storytelling, enjoy live music, and share a meal as we build connections, restore opportunity, and move forward together.
Disco and Disruption
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 12p | The Leclaire Room
Put on your best disco fit and come ready to celebrate
purpose, progress, and power on the dance floor.
VIP
Open bar
Plated Lunch
Exclusive Swag Bag
Access to VIP lounge
$40
General Admission
Cash bar
Buffet Lunch
Exclusive Swag Bag
$25
Table Options Available
VIP Table Options for Eight
General Table Options for Eight
Tickets Start at $200
25 Years of Impact
CEJA
Climate Equity Jobs Act
PreTrial
Fairness Act
Debt Free Justice Campaign
Ended Juvenile Fines and Fees
Creation of
Madison County Medical
Health Court
Our Recent Accomplishments
Through these initiatives, UCM is dedicated to creating a sustainable movement for justice and peace in the Metro East region and beyond, ensuring that our leadership pipeline nurtures the next generation of advocates and change-makers.
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UCM has made strides in air quality research, collaborating with the EPA to gather data and study air pollution in East St. Louis. This partnership has yielded crucial information for decision-making and highlighted the disproportionate impact of poor air quality on marginalized communities.
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UCM has established a central hub for environmental justice. This hub unites community members, organizations, and policymakers to address environmental issues. It serves as a platform for dialogue, organizing campaigns, and advocating for policies that promote racial equity and environmental protection.
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UCM is committed to building its leadership pipeline, exemplified by hiring a new Executive Director. This move reflects the organization’s dedication to inclusivity and providing opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds, setting a standard for other organizations in the fight against environmental injustices.
