768: Giving Tuesday Special - Making a Difference Where It Matters Most: Honnold Foundation, Let’s Share the Sun & Climate Action Pathways make your donations go further!

Each year, we give you an opportunity to join us in supporting a non-profit on Giving Tuesday. 

This Giving Tuesday, we are shining a light on not one but three nonprofits using solar to address critical challenges, from disaster recovery to education and global energy access. 

These organizations are making an extraordinary difference by leveraging renewable energy to drive change where it’s needed most.  If you attended Solar Fight Night this year at RE+, you’ve already helped contribute toward these orgs, but you may not even realize it! 

Today, we will introduce you to all three organizataions, give you more detail on their respective missions, and invite you to BOOST the giving by helping us top-off the donation they'll receive from Solar Fight Night! 

We can make a difference. 

Here are 3 outstanding nonprofits that we believe deserve your time AND your treasure.

You’ll hear from:

Solar Fight Night curator, Daniel Dus, has been the driving force behind what we often call “the Met Gala of the solar industry”.  Daniel joins the conversation to help set the stage for what we do and why we chose these 3 specific entities. This unique gathering unites solar industry leaders in an evening of entertainment, but it’s much more than a huge party - the profits raised go directly to these nonprofits. In fact, we’ve generated over $2 million USD to support projects ranging from disaster recovery to education and tribal community empowerment.

Let’s Share the Sun, led by Co-founder and President Bill Jordan, focuses on bringing solar power to underserved communities in under-developed nations like Haiti, Honduras, and Puerto Rico. By providing systems that deliver stability during disasters, such as powering critical medical equipment during hurricanes, the organization is transforming lives and scaling its efforts to reach 200 homes next year.  

Contribute directly to Let’s Share the Sun today: https://bit.ly/sharethesun-cast

Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS), led by Executive Director Kirk Ann Taylor and Board Member Laurie Smith, partners with California schools to reduce emissions, lower energy costs, and inspire students to pursue careers in clean energy. Their collaboration with Porterville Unified School District has already secured over $20 million for sustainable projects like HVAC upgrades and solar installations.

Contribute directly to CAPS today: https://bit.ly/Donate-CAPS-cast

And last, but certainly not least,

The Honnold Foundation, led by Executive Director Emily Teitswort and created by [famed rock climber] Alex Honnold, enhances energy resilience globally by bringing solar solutions to vulnerable communities. These projects reduce energy costs and provide reliable power for families and local businesses in off-grid areas.  

Contribute directly to The Honnold Foundation today: https://bit.ly/Donate-Honnold-cast

This Giving Tuesday, celebrate how solar energy is changing lives. 

Contribute to these powerful initiatives and help bring clean energy and hope to communities in need.

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