Documentary Premiere: Voices Rising: Syracuse’s Fight Against Lead Poisoning

Syracuse is facing a lead poisoning crisis of astounding proportions, and it is affecting our children first and foremost. It was time for residents to take action, and our cameras captured it all. While lead paint was banned from use 40 years ago, Syracuse children are still being poisoned in their own homes at an alarming rate. The LeadSafeCNY funding commitment issued by the Central New York Community Foundation has inspired a passionate surge of action to put a stop to this injustice. In 2023, we tapped into this new energy to launch our first-ever participatory budgeting project – putting decision-making into the hands of residents. The results were nothing short of breathtaking.

AT THIS EVENT

Join the Central New York Community Foundation for the documentary premiere of “Voices Rising: Syracuse’s Fight Against Lead Poisoning”. The premiere will be shown outside and under the stars by Light Work UVP at the Everson Museum of Art Plaza.

• The full event is from 6-9 PM, with the documentary premiere scheduled for 8:15 PM.
• The first 400 people to register will recieve a $10 credit towards the purchase of food from various local food trucks
• Visit with members of the LeadSafe CNY Coalition and learn more how you can get the lead out
• Limited seating available. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket and/or lawn chair.
• Music provided by DJ Tayboog

*Disclaimer: Due to the outdoor nature of this event, we realize weather may be a factor. Should that be the case, the documentary premiere will be shown inside the Everson Museum of Art Theater to the first 300 people who register. The Central New York Community Foundation encourages all those who register to opt-in to our text alerts for this event!

ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY

“Voices Rising: Syracuse’s Fight Against Lead Poisoning” is a compelling documentary highlighting the transformative power of community engagement through participatory budgeting to address the injustice of childhood lead poisoning in Syracuse. This film captures the resilience and determination of Syracuse residents as they took collective action to allocate $150,000 to a project that will move the community toward a safer future. While recognizing the need for substantial additional resources, the documentary emphasizes giving the community a voice in shaping their future and driving impactful change.

PARKING

• Metered parking is available along Harrison and State Streets. On-street parking is free after 6:00pm.
• Limited FREE parking will be available at the Oncenter outdoor parking lot.
• The CNY Philanthropy Center (431 E. Fayette Street) parking lot will be made available on September 6 after 5:00 PM.