Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions
Here in Northern Virginia, we help people of faith develop local solutions to the climate crisis. We empower and unite neighbors of all faiths to achieve real climate solutions, right now.
Alexandria News, March 2021
Alexandria News, March 2021 Here’s your source of March news for the Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions’ (FACS) Alexandria Hub. Action Priorities Residents from over 12 congregations and others non-affiliated but interested in climate action gathered at our virtual January and February meetings. We identified priorities for action this spring and summer: Building inclusive and… Read more »Fairfax News, February 2021
Fairfax News, February 2021 Here’s your source of February news for the Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions’ (FACS) Fairfax Hub. FACS NEWS Back in January, we said “Happy New Year!” and hit the ground running. In addition to launching a social media toolkit to highlight four of our top #FairfaxToZero advocacy priorities, we sent two… Read more »Community Spotlight: Prince William Food
Prince William Food Rescue (PWFR) is a program of ACTS (Action in Community Through Service) and is an extension of their Hunger Prevention Center. They connect Donor Partners with Distribution Partners throughout the region. By using an app developed by 412 Food Rescue, they are able to mobilize thousands of volunteers to rescue perishable food…. Read more »FACS Apologizes for Errors
Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions is committed to science-based, ethical, and moral climate advocacy. Recently, we did not meet our high standards for accuracy in analysis of air pollution emitted by the Covanta Fairfax trash incinerator. Initial analysis by FACS Board Chair, Eric Goplerud, of the components of air pollution produced by the Covanta plant and… Read more »December 2020 Advocacy Priorities
Fairfax County Legislative Program and FACS Advocacy Priorities The Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS) Advocacy Team had a busy November! Thanks to their hard work, several of our advocacy priorities are now included in the 2021 Fairfax County Legislative Program, which was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on December 1. Efforts included: Meetings… Read more »
Dominion Energy/VA Chamber of Commerce Foundation temporarily expanded an EnergyShare program to assist small businesses impacted by the COVID pandemic. More info on energy bill relief for small businesses, nonprofits, & houses of worship: https://www.dominionenergy.com/our-stories/small-business-relief-program
Heads up! Dominion Energy and the VA Chamber of Commerce Foundation temporarily expanded an EnergyShare program to assist small businesses impacted by the COVID pandemic. More info on energy bill relief for small businesses, nonprofits, and houses of worship is here: www.dominionenergy.com/our-stories/small-business-relief-program
Small Business Relief Program | Dominion Energy
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We are partnering with the VA Chamber of Commerce Foundation to temporarily assist those small businesses impacted by the coronavirus.
Did you know you can find our current and past newsletters on our website? Check out www.FaithForClimate.org/Newsletter to stay updated on the latest FACS happenings.
Happy March 4th, aka March Forth and Do Something Day! What will you do to enrich your life/community? Plant something in your yard or window box garden for the pollinators? Commit your faith community to going net zero? Take a walk and say a prayer of gratitude for nature?
Hear the success story of Rock Spring Congregational UCC in Arlington, whose plan includes insulation improvements, solar power installation, window upgrades, and automation. Ask questions and learn how you can do the same in your faith community. Register here: facs.salsalabs.org/rockspringuccnetzerowebinar
Help us celebrate local individuals, faith communities, elected officials/public sector employees, & businesses who work toward improving the environment & advancing climate action. Nominations are due April 2: docs.google.com/forms/d/1z5Mb36BlO5hwvJiuBk-7RRW5c1OscY0W3FBsD6JFHzU/edit?usp=sharing