| Stacy Noland | Sep 08, 2008 03:19 AM (UTC) |
Saturday, September 27th, 2008, tens of thousands of Americans will mobilize for "Green Jobs Now: A National Day of Action to Build the New Economy.” Green Jobs Now is a National Day of Action that will empower everyday people to stage hundreds of grassroots events throughout the country. Special emphasis is being focused toward low-income communities and communities of color.
With that being said, I'm spearheading the largest Day of Action event in the state of Washington. Over 300 volunteers are being called into action and tasked to canvass an estimated 22,000 residents living in approximately 7,800 households and small businesses to spread the word. Our goal is to position Seattle Metropolitan area (including unincorporated White Center) as a national leader in home energy efficiency and conservation through urban grassroots action, not just through our words.
The event, aptly called the White Center Energy Festival & Prosperity Project, will occur in White Center Heights Elementary School. The event is designed to promote home energy efficiency, spur economic development, increase awareness the emerging green job market, and raise funds for an Eco Apprentice Scholarship Fund. The Fund meant to help low-income youth pursue educational training and certifications in so-called green job trades (i.e., energy efficiency auditing and solar panel installation) at local vocational and community colleges.
Volunteers and residents will receive gift bags complete with energy efficiency products and goodies (i.e., compact fluorescent light bulbs, low flow showerheads and timers, home weatherization kits, and a lot more). Day of event t-shirts, food and entertainment will also be provided.
At the end of the day, volunteers will be asked to reflect upon the day and share their stories and insights with members of the organizing committee, the community, and the media. A documentary film crew called EnviroSpeak.tv will provide film coverage. It is upon this framework that future collaborative efforts throughout Seattle area will be built.
With that being said, I'm spearheading the largest Day of Action event in the state of Washington. Over 300 volunteers are being called into action and tasked to canvass an estimated 22,000 residents living in approximately 7,800 households and small businesses to spread the word. Our goal is to position Seattle Metropolitan area (including unincorporated White Center) as a national leader in home energy efficiency and conservation through urban grassroots action, not just through our words.
The event, aptly called the White Center Energy Festival & Prosperity Project, will occur in White Center Heights Elementary School. The event is designed to promote home energy efficiency, spur economic development, increase awareness the emerging green job market, and raise funds for an Eco Apprentice Scholarship Fund. The Fund meant to help low-income youth pursue educational training and certifications in so-called green job trades (i.e., energy efficiency auditing and solar panel installation) at local vocational and community colleges.
Volunteers and residents will receive gift bags complete with energy efficiency products and goodies (i.e., compact fluorescent light bulbs, low flow showerheads and timers, home weatherization kits, and a lot more). Day of event t-shirts, food and entertainment will also be provided.
At the end of the day, volunteers will be asked to reflect upon the day and share their stories and insights with members of the organizing committee, the community, and the media. A documentary film crew called EnviroSpeak.tv will provide film coverage. It is upon this framework that future collaborative efforts throughout Seattle area will be built.