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EPA Region 6 Environmental Justice Summit

At the EPA Region 6 Environmental Justice Summit held in Dallas, TX, Hilton Kelley was one of the opening speakers and panelists. At this...

Aug 23, 2016

Speaking at the Climate Reality Leadership Corps Training with Al Gore

Climate change is an urgent global issue. CIDA Inc. fights for a better environment every day. That is why The Climate Reality Project...

Aug 23, 2016

Hilton Kelley's recent attendance at The Gulf Coast Hydrogen Ecosystem: Opportunities & Solutions Symposium

Founder and Director Hilton Kelley had the opportunity to speak on “Engaging for impact” and the benefits utilizing hydrogen energy...

Montrose Green Infrastructure (Raingarden & Permeable Pavement) Pilot Project. Launch!!

We at Community In Power Development Association Inc. have some exciting new updates surrounding our Montrose Green Infrastructure and...

Washington Post Meets With CIDA

The Washington Post reached out to our executive director and founder Mr. Hilton Kelley to speak with him about his perspective on the...

Volunteering to do maintenance on the West Side Community Garden

Volunteering in your community means showing support. This is exactly what we did together with a fantastic group of Valero's young...

Hilton Kelley Testifies before the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

On July 14, 2020 our Executive Director and Founder Hilton Kelley testified at the before the House of Representatives Committee on...

Hilton Kelley speaks to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

On May 28th, 2020 the House Committee on Oversight and Reform published a video interview with various experts and activists on the...

Homemade Gumbo Pickup: In times of need, we come together for our community.

During these difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand the importance of coming together to support the community....

TPC Plant Explodes, toxic fumes causes multi-city evacuation

On November 27, 2019 the TPC plant in Port Neches, TX had two major explosion and subsequent fire causing a mandatory evacuation of...

Community speaks out against Oxbow's permit renewal

On November 14, 2019 CIDA Inc. and Port Arthur community residents spoke against the Oxbow permit renewal request. It was resounding that...

Home Elevations and Buy-Outs

This August marked the 2 year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey and the devastating flooding it caused in Port Arthur, TX. We went and...

CIDA INC. Introducing Port Arthur’s First Resilience Hub: The HK Activity Center

Dec 23, 2024

CIDA Takes Action for Cleaner Air in Port Arthur

Dec 23, 2024

CIDA Inc. Visits Tulane University’s SMM Studio Design Team

Dec 23, 2024

Hilton Kelley's attendance at the Climate Change Symposium at UTMB School of Public & Population Health Recap

Jun 4, 2024

Hilton Kelley's attendance at LNG Public Hearing Recap

Jun 4, 2024

Transporting Golden Triangle Empowerment Center (GTEC) students to local job sites

May 21, 2024

AFL-CIO Climate Equity and Jobs Recap

May 21, 2024

Hilton Kelley's recent attendance at The Gulf Coast Hydrogen Ecosystem: Opportunities & Solutions Symposium

May 21, 2024

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What CIDA has been up to lately

EPA Region 6 Environmental Justice Summit

Speaking at the Climate Reality Leadership Corps Training with Al Gore

Hilton Kelley's recent attendance at The Gulf Coast Hydrogen Ecosystem: Opportunities & Solutions Symposium

Montrose Green Infrastructure (Raingarden & Permeable Pavement) Pilot Project. Launch!!

Washington Post Meets With CIDA

Volunteering to do maintenance on the West Side Community Garden

Hilton Kelley Testifies before the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology

Hilton Kelley speaks to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Homemade Gumbo Pickup: In times of need, we come together for our community.

TPC Plant Explodes, toxic fumes causes multi-city evacuation

Community speaks out against Oxbow's permit renewal

Home Elevations and Buy-Outs

CIDA INC. Introducing Port Arthur’s First Resilience Hub: The HK Activity Center

CIDA Takes Action for Cleaner Air in Port Arthur

CIDA Inc. Visits Tulane University’s SMM Studio Design Team

Hilton Kelley's attendance at the Climate Change Symposium at UTMB School of Public & Population Health Recap

Hilton Kelley's attendance at LNG Public Hearing Recap

Transporting Golden Triangle Empowerment Center (GTEC) students to local job sites

AFL-CIO Climate Equity and Jobs Recap

Hilton Kelley's recent attendance at The Gulf Coast Hydrogen Ecosystem: Opportunities & Solutions Symposium