Partner and Resource Links
People of all faiths caring for the earth, Faith in Place inspires faithful Illinoisans to care for the Earth through four program areas: Energy & Climate Change, Sustainable Food & Land Use, Water Preservation, and Advocacy.
Faith in Place offers FREE energy audit for your congregation. To schedule,
call or email Samantha Miller, 773 257 3837 / samantha@faithinplace.org
Third Act is an organization of "Experienced Americans" working for a livable world for their grandchildren. The Faith Working Group focuses on faith-based connections.
The University of Kentucky offers a free card game that helps start climate conversations - a powerful climate justice action in itself, according to Dr. Katharine Hayhoe. Download the card images here.
Also available in a K-12 youth version!
Help for folks in making smart energy choices, and getting help to those who need it most.
SCARCE is an education and recycling organization in DuPage County. They host a great Green Fair where you can talk to solar installers and learn about recycling. Kids' activities and much more!
350.org is an international organization working against climate change by grassroots advocacy for 100% renewables to replace fossil fuels.
Nicor Gas also offers free energy audits. Although in the long run, natural gas is also a fossil fuel whose time has passed, they can be helpful, especially to congregations whose buildings are wedded to gas heat.
NICOR writes: "One of our skilled Energy Advisors or Certified Engineers will conduct a free assessment of your building ... you’ll receive a customized report detailing energy-saving recommendations, product and improvement costs and available rebates or incentives for any energy efficiency improvements. Call us at 877.886.4239 to schedule your assessment."