GWIPL Newsletter: August 2007

IN THIS ISSUE
Let There Be Light Free Loan Fund
shopIPL Online Store
Join the Cool Capital Challenge
Save the Date
Upcoming Events

Let There Be Light Free Loan Fund
We are very pleased to announce the creation of a new program, the "Let there Be Light Free Loan Fund." Through this program, GWIPL will provide interest free loans to communities of faith who serve low income families, so they can make cost effective energy efficiency improvements to their buildings. This will allow the congregations to save money, protect creation and spend money on other priorities, like their missions work. This fund has been made available to us by the generous support of Hazon and the first DC Hazon Bike Ride. If you would like to apply for funding please contact Allison @ 202-885-8684 or send an email.

shopIPL Online Store
Thanks to a new collaboration of IPL chapters across the country, we are very pleased to provide you with a new on-line energy efficiency store: www.ShopIPL.org. There is more than just light bulbs; shopIPL has weatherization tools, water efficiency products, and even fun things like a shower timer! On top of the already discounted prices, friends of GWIPL will receive an additional 10% off during the check-out process by typing in the code: shopIPL For more resources and information on shopIPL, please visit www.gwipl.org/save_energy/buy.asp

Join the Cool Capital Challenge
Have you ever wondered how much carbon dioxide all of the member families in your congregation could save? The Cool Capital Challenge will allow you to calculate how much energy, CO2, and money you are saving at your home. You can then join a team of your member faith communities and tally up all the savings. To sign up for the challenge and access more information about how to recruit other member families, please visit www.gwipl.org/Coolcapitalchallenge.asp

Save the Date
1. Stepping Up to the Challenge: How Your Congregation can be a Part of the Climate Solution
Sunday, Oct. 14 at 1:45 pm, St. Columba's Church, Washington, DC.
Come learn and energize your congregation to help save the planet! Workshops include: budgeting for your energy efficient building, faith and food, public policy and grassroots action, creating a strategic plan for your green team, and of course sharing of best practices. We look forward to seeing you there.

2. GWIPL's 3rd Birthday Party Celebration
Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6:15pm, Washington National Cathedral.
We are very excited to be celebrating 3 strong years of GWIPL. To commemorate this occasion we are having a party with a tasting dinner of ethnic foods, a silent auction, and awards to congregations and individuals who have been leaders at saving creation. If you would like to volunteer to help with this effort, please contact Allison @ allison@gwipl.org or 202-885-8684.

Upcoming Events
1. Third annual 9/11 UNITY WALK
Join us for the dramatic experience of the Third 9/11 UNITY WALK. As churches, synagogues, mosques, temples & gurdwaras open their doors together in peace, healing and understanding from Washington Hebrew Congregation to The Islamic Center, the National Sikh Gurdwara, Washington Cathedral, Vatican Embassy, with a Concluding Celebration at the Gandhi Memorial.
When: Sunday, September 9, 1:30pm
Starting Place: Washington Hebrew Congregation; 3935 Macomb Street NW; Washington, DC 20016
Contact: Saman Hussain, 202-234-6300 ext. 211 or samanh@ifcmw.org.

2. It is Easy Being Green: A Sukkot Celebration
A Sukkot Celebration is a community-wide event being held at Camp Milldale and the Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center on Sunday, September 30. This day-long program is a perfect way to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, while learning about the environment and "getting green."
When: Sunday, September 30; 9am - 6pm
Where: Camp Milldale/Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center; 5425 Mt. Gilead Road; Reisterstown, MD
Fees: Morning Conference only: FREE
Afternoon Program: $6/person; $18/group of 4 ($2/additional person)
Contact: Jessica Weinberg at the Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center, 410.429.4400, x219.

Go to the GWIPL Event Calendar

Support GWIPL today
You can make a secure online donation at http://www.gwipl.org/support_us.asp. Every dollar helps us to protect creation.

 

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