Kickball Rally to raise funds against data centers
A community kickball rally is being held in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, to raise funds for groups opposing proposed data centers. Organized by the Lackawanna Citizens Overwatch Project, the event aims to foster community solidarity and highlight concerns about the potential health and environmental impacts of these developments on the region's air quality. Proceeds will support local opposition groups like Stop Archibald Data Centers and Friends of Lackawanna.
Community members in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, are organizing a kickball tournament to raise funds and solidarity against proposed data center developments. The event, called the "Protect Our Valley kickball rally," is hosted by the Lackawanna Citizens Overwatch Project at Sherwood Park in Dunmore. Proceeds will benefit groups such as Stop Archibald Data Centers and Friends of Lackawanna, which are actively opposing these projects.
Founder Aleen Browning established the Lackawanna Citizens Overwatch Project in 2024, citing personal experiences with cancer and concerns about the potential health and environmental impacts of data centers on the valley's air quality. She expressed worries that the unique geographic conditions of the valley could trap pollutants, exacerbating health issues for residents.
Beyond fundraising, Browning emphasized that the rally's primary goal is to unite neighbors and demonstrate community strength against the proposed developments, especially with upcoming midterms. The event encourages participation from anyone wishing to support the cause or enjoy community activities.