News from Solar Living Institute

As Earth Day approaches, all of us are thinking about how we can be better stewards of the earth. We know you are doing what you can in your personal life: replacing lightbulbs, maintaining your compost pile, walking, riding a bike, and perhaps even installing a solar system. This year, won't you also consider making a donation to the Solar Living Institute as part of your celebration of Earth Day?

After all, the SLI plays a unique role in providing the inspiration and education that Earth Day is all about. We work hard to improve our future one person at a time, but we need your help to continue this valuable work! For every dollar you are able to contribute, we will be able to increase our programs in defense of the earth. Here are the kinds of things your contribution will support:

Creating Green Economic Opportunities

Since early September, the Solar Living Institute has provided solar installation training to 75 low-income urban youth in the City of Richmond, California. With one of the highest violence rates in the country and a polluting oil refinery in their backyard, residents of Richmond have historically faced high unemployment rates. Most of our graduates are working now, and over a dozen are working full-time as solar installers!

Environmental Education for Kids

The SLI continues to be a magnet for thousands of children annually who come to our site to learn about solar power, natural building and more. This year we also have a program to take our education directly into classrooms, so that all children will have the opportunity to learn about the technologies and ideas of tomorrow.

We are one of the only training and educational facilities in the US providing these kinds of practical, approaches to solving our collective crisis.

You can make a difference this Earth Day by becoming a Partner of the Solar Living Institute for $35, $50, $75, $100 or more. For then many of you who are already partners, consider making a gift of a partnership to a friend, colleague or loved one.

Your support is vital to ensuring that our organization can thrive and rise to the challenge of our mission -- to promote sustainable living through inspirational environmental education. Thank you for your support!