Happy holidays! As we reflect on 2024 and look ahead, check out our Year in Review newsletter to see what we've accomplished this year. None of this would have been possible without the support of our incredible community members, partners & BIG allies! https://t.co/UozGM2oQJo
We're grateful for your support this year and look forward to continuing our work of building thriving Black communities. There’s still time to make your year-end, tax-deductible donation to help invest in equity and hope for future generations! https://t.co/PRQRsRmmW3
Blacks in Green serves as the lead for a coalition which was awarded $9.9 million for its Sustainable Chicago Geothermal pilot. Read the full story: https://t.co/SlwQQlEzXr
NEWS: Blacks in Green is 1 of 5 communities selected by @ENERGY's Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) Community Geothermal Heating and Cooling initiative to install geothermal heating and cooling systems in the second phase of the initiative. Learn more: https://t.co/JvCAmpq2ma
Prepare for the cold! 🌬️ Chicago urges residents to take precautions as temps drop and wind chills hit below zero overnight (Dec 11-12). Check on loved ones, neighbors, and those in need. DFSS expands outreach for the unhoused. Stay updated @chifamsupport & @ChicagoOEMC.
This #GivingTuesday, we hope you’ll support our work in the West Woodlawn community to build sustainable communities, advance clean energy, and create climate change solutions, all to increase our communities’ wealth and well-being. Give now at https://t.co/PRQRsRlP6v
316 million lbs. of food will be wasted in the U.S. this Thanksgiving, according to @refed. Help reduce waste by buying only what you need, freezing leftovers, & composting your scraps. Find your nearest @StreetsandSan Food Scrap Drop-Off location: https://t.co/9YBMLMRM9J
Tickets are available for this year’s Illinois Clean Energy Champion Awards! Buy your ticket or reserve a table to join us on 12/10 and celebrate the incredible businesses, organizations, & governmental units that are leading on #cleanenergy in our state. https://t.co/efwfkVWvLK
The 3rd Annual Illinois Clean Energy Champion Awards seek to celebrate job creation by companies, nonprofits & gov't units across Illinois that have seized the chance to make our state a leader in the clean energy future. Know someone doing good work? Nominate them by Nov. 15!
REMINDER: The nominations deadline for the Clean Energy Champion Awards has been extended to November 15th! Help us honor the companies, nonprofits, and government entities that are creating good paying jobs in Illinois: https://t.co/7nVc6BR0ly
Our upcoming community event - Old Time Mississippi Fish Fry - is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow neighbors and community leaders to brainstorm new ideas and continue our path forward, especially in light of this week's developments. Join us https://t.co/kmJBvuzJmy
Don't forget to RSVP for our Old Time Mississippi Fish Fry community event on Nov 15 from 4-9pm. Enjoy food, learn about resources available to you through BIG’s programs in the neighborhood as part of our Sustainable Square Mile & meet fellow neighbors! https://t.co/qkrEN46sU9
Join us at the Illinois Commerce Commission's meeting on November 7th to support safer, cleaner energy and urge the ICC to hold Peoples Gas accountable! https://t.co/P0VsPDNZRL
Reminder to RSVP for our Old Time Mississippi Fish Fry event on Nov. 15th from 4-9pm. Enjoy food/drinks, learn about resources available to you through BIG’s programs in the neighborhood as part of our Sustainable Square Mile & meet fellow neighbors! https://t.co/qkrEN46sU9
Chicago residents would have to pay $12.8 *billion* to finish the Peoples Gas pipe-replacement plan. And it would take 75 years for customers to pay it off! We need a better way.
Read more: https://t.co/rog3MtudE4
Join us for an Old Time Mississippi Fish Fry community event on Nov. 15th from 4-9pm. Enjoy food/drinks, learn about resources available to you through BIG’s programs in the neighborhood as part of our Sustainable Square Mile & connect with your neighbors! https://t.co/qkrEN46sU9
Tickets are now available for this year’s Illinois Clean Energy Champion Awards! Buy your ticket or reserve a table to join us and celebrate the incredible businesses, organizations, and governmental units that are leading on clean energy in our state. https://t.co/7nVc6BQsw0