Emergency funds for Maria Gunnoe

For over 20 years, Maria Gunnoe has fought for social and environmental justice in Appalachian communities. She has worked tirelessly to raise awareness about and hold coal companies responsible for the devastating public health, environmental, social and economic impacts of mountaintop removal. Maria has also worked to build an international coalition of activists fighting for the rights of people living in close proximity to energy extraction.

Maria’s human rights and environmental justice work has gained international recognition and she has earned numerous prestigious awards including the 2007 Joe Calloway Award for Civic Courage, the 2009 Goldman Environmental Prize and the 2012 Wallenberg Medal .

As rollbacks of environmental regulations and the continued expansion of mountaintop removal, fracking and pipelines continue to threaten the wellbeing of Appalachian communities, Maria needs your help to keep fighting.

Earlier this year, Maria was diagnosed with a very serious health condition that has left her in financial dire straits. As Maria seeks treatment and recuperates, she needs emergency funds for gas money to travel to the doctor and for basic living expenses.

All donations are greatly appreciated. Let’s help Maria to keep fighting the good fight!