FAITH IN PLACE
70 E LAKE STREET NO 920, CHICAGO, IL 60601 www.faithinplace.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: FAITH IN PLACE EMPOWERS ILLINOIS PEOPLE OF ALL FAITHS TO BE LEADERS IN CARING FOR THE EARTH, PROVIDING RESOURCES TO EDUCATE, CONNECT, AND ADVOCATE FOR HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES

ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE FAITH IN PLACE WORKS WITH FAITH PARTNERS ACROSS ILLINOIS TO HELP THEM REDUCE THEIR CARBON FOOTPRINT. THE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS OFFERED ARE DESCRIBED ON SCHEDULE O.ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE. A COUPLE OF SPECIFIC PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED. THESE INCLUDE: ENERGY AUDITS - FAITH IN PLACE STAFF WORK WITH SKILLED VOLUNTEERS AND TRUSTED LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AT HOUSES OF WORSHIP AND HOMES. THIS PROCESS STARTS WITH AN ENERGY AUDIT, A KEY FIRST STEP FOR LAYING OUT A COMPREHENSIVE ROADMAP FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION. SMART ENERGY EDUCATION FAITH IN PLACE STAFF BRING MATERIALS TO A HOUSE OF WORSHIP, OFTEN DURING A FELLOWSHIP TIME, SO THAT INDIVIDUALS CAN BETTER UNDERSTAND INCENTIVES, REBATES, HOURLY PRICING, AND ALTERNATIVE SUPPLIERS. FAITH IN PLACE EXPERTS EXPLAIN HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE PROGRAMS TO SAVE MONEY AND MAXIMIZE ENERGY EFFICIENCY.

SUSTAINABLE FOOD & LAND USE- FAITH IN PLACE WORKS WITH FAITH PARTNERS ACROSS ILLINOIS TO HELP SUSTAIN OUR FOOD AND LAND. THE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS OFFERED ARE DESCRIBED ON SCHEDULE O.SUSTAINABLE FOOD & LAND USE A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED. THESE INCLUDE:O NATIVE PLANT GARDENS - FAITH IN PLACE PROVIDES ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT IN THE SOURCING AND INSTALLATION OF PLANTS FOR NUMEROUS NATIVE PLANT AND BUTTERFLY GARDENS ON THE PROPERTIES OF OUR FAITH PARTNERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.O VEGETABLE GARDENS - FAITH IN PLACE STAFF GIVE GUIDANCE AND PROMOTE THE EFFORTS OF PEOPLE OF FAITH TO GROW FOOD IN SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD GARDENS. SUCH GARDENS PROVIDE LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE AND, AT THE SAME TIME, BUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY. ONE OF OUR GARDENS IS SHARED BY A CHRISTIAN AND A MUSLIM FAITH PARTNER IN URBANA. THE TOMATOES AND THE RELATIONSHIPS THAT GROW THERE ARE TREASURED BY BOTH FAITH COMMUNITIES.O CONGREGATIONAL-SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) - A "CSA" IS A CONGREGATIONALLY SUPPORTED FARM IN WHICH MEMBERS PURCHASE "SHARES" IN THE PROJECT, WORK THE GARDEN AND KNOW THE FARMER. FAITH IN PLACE'S PARTNER CSAS COMMIT TO DONATE AT LEAST 10% OF THE HARVEST TO A LOCAL FOOD PANTRY. FAITH IN PLACE HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN ESTABLISHING THREE CSAS: ONE AT ST MATTHEW'S LUTHERAN CHURCH IN URBANA; A SECOND AT THE VERNON PARK CHURCH OF GOD IN LYNNWOOD; A THIRD IN CLINTON, IL. CONNECTED BY FAITH IN PLACE, THESE RACIALLY AND CULTURALLY DIVERSE CONGREGATIONS REGULARLY SHARE INFORMATION AND EXPERTISE. TOGETHER THEY DONATE TONS OF FOOD TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS, FOSTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND TRAIN PEOPLE WITH NEW SKILLS.O HABITAT RESTORATION - FAITH IN PLACE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YOUTH AND ADULT MEMBERS OF OUR FAITH PARTNERS TO ENGAGE IN STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES THAT BOTH PROTECT AND RESTORE OUR NATIVE LANDSCAPE.O JUST EATING CURRICULUM THIS CURRICULUM EXPLORES THE INTERSECTION OF FOOD AND FAITH, AND HOW TO NURTURE HEALTHY BODIES, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, AND A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT.O MIGRATION & ME - THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP THAT ENGAGES COMMUNITIES OF FAITH IN SHARING THEIR OWN PERSONAL MIGRATION STORIES. THESE STORIES CONNECT TO THE MIGRATION OF MONARCH BUTTERFLIES, BIRDS, AND OTHER SPECIES, WHO ALSO NEED NOURISHMENT, RESTING PLACES, AND CARE UPON THEIR ARRIVAL IN ILLINOIS.O WINTER FARMERS MARKETS - EACH WINTER, FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH MARCH, FAITH IN PLACE PARTNERS WITH FAITH COMMUNITIES TO HOST A SERIES OF INDOOR FARMERS MARKETS. THE FARMERS MARKETS PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SOURCE OF INCOME FOR LOCAL VENDORS DURING THE OFF-SEASON, PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE FARMING METHODS AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR REGIONAL FARM FAMILIES, ENCOURAGE HEALTHY, WHOLESOME EATING, AND SUPPORT THE BUILDING OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEENPRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS.

ADVOCACY- FAITH IN PLACE WORKS WITH FAITH PARTNERS ACROSS ILLINOIS TO ADVOCATE FOR URGENT ISSUES WHICH NEED ATTENTION AND ACTION IN ORDER TO PROTECT OUR EARTH. THE SPECIFIC PROGRAMS OFFERED ARE DESCRIBED ON SCHEDULE O.ADVOCACY - PROGRAMS OFFERED INCLUDE:FAITHFUL CITIZEN WORKSHOPS - FAITH IN PLACE CONDUCTS TWO-HOUR WORKSHOPS WHERE PEOPLE OF FAITH CAN LEARN ABOUT AND DISCUSS ENGAGING WITH POLICYMAKERS. FAITH IN PLACE ALSO IDENTIFIES, AND REVIEWS WAYS PEOPLE OF FAITH CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE ADVOCACY PROCESS CONSISTENT WITH THE TENETS OF THEIR FAITH.O STATEHOUSE ADVOCACY DAY - EVERY SPRING, FAITH IN PLACE WORKS CLOSELY WITH COALITION MEMBERS AND SENDS A DELEGATION OF FAITHFUL CITIZENS TO ADVOCATE FOR ISSUES WHICH WILL PROTECT OUR EARTH.

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