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Feb 20, 2019

Connecting to Faith for Environmental Justice

Lorena Lopez shared her partner story at the Chicago Annual Celebration and Fundraiser Breakfast in December 2018. As a former Outreach...

Jan 31, 2019

Rooted and Growing in 2019

As we settle into 2019, we are thrilled to be celebrating our 20th Anniversary! We are truly honored to have dug deep these last twenty...

Jan 28, 2019

Empowering Beloved Community

Rev. Eileen Wiviott of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Evanston was the Keynote Speaker at our Annual Celebration and Fundraiser in...

Jan 15, 2019

Building a Movement for a Hopeful World

Rev. Susan Hendershot, President of Interfaith Power & Light, spoke at the Chicago Annual Celebration & Fundraiser breakfast on December...

Jan 8, 2019

Coal Ash in Our Groundwater - Contact your Illinois Legislators Today!

On November 28th, a new report entitled, Cap and Run: Toxic Coal Ash Left Behind by Big Polluters Threatens Illinois Water (issued by...

Dec 26, 2018

Something Special is Happening at Faith in Place

Amanda Hanley, Co-Founder, Vice President, and Secretary of the Hanley Foundation, shared how she is inspired by our powerful mission and...

Dec 13, 2018

Connecting the Puzzle Pieces

Executive Director, Rev. Brian Sauder, shared his reflections on doing puzzles with his grandmother as a reminder of the important role...

Nov 30, 2018

Lake County in the News!

Our work in Lake County has been featured recently on the news – in The Chicago Tribune and on the radio. Lake County Outreach Director,...

Nov 6, 2018

New Proposed "Public Charge" Rule Will Harm Families: Comment today!

On October 10, 2018, the Trump Administration proposed regulations that would put the health and wellbeing of millions of families at...

Oct 11, 2018

Listen, Lead, Share Video: Green Team Summit 2018

Click on the image above to view footage featuring our Listen, Lead, and Share Workshop at Green Team Summit 2018! Join the conversation!...

Oct 2, 2018

Faithful People Speak Truth to Power Against the Affordable Clean Energy Rule

People of faith shared poignant testimonies calling for clean air and climate justice at a hearing held by the Environmental Protection...

Sep 26, 2018

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

This week we welcome a guest blog post from Christina Krost, Outreach Support in Southern Illinois, who traveled to the headquarters of...

Sep 10, 2018

EPA Hearing

Under direction from the current Administration, the EPA is proposing a new rule to weaken regulations on coal power plants, replacing...

Jun 3, 2018

Advocacy Update: Protecting Illinois Solar For All

Update June 4, 2018: The Illinois Solar for All Fund was protected from sweeps and fully funded in the passage of the budget! The...

Apr 30, 2018

Advocacy Day 2018

Over 300 people spoke out for environmental justice at our annual Advocacy Day at the Illinois State Capitol last Thursday, April 26th!...

Feb 26, 2018

Investing in the Community: Non-Profit Green Lending Program at Just Christ Ministries

Pastor Anthony Wright and members of Just Christ Ministries in Chicago are proud to be the first recipients of a loan through the...

Dec 22, 2017

Your Support Empowers Youth Environmental Leaders

As we approach the end of the year, we are thankful for the generous supporters of Faith in Place who make possible our impact for...

Aug 31, 2017

September Newsletter: Lake County

New Lake County Outreach Director: Celeste Flores You may remember that Susana Figueroa transitioned to a part time role with Faith in...

Jun 6, 2017

We're Still In: Chicago Commits to Uphold Paris Agreement

Faith in Place is quoted in a Press Release from the Office of the Mayor of City of Chicago, announcing that Mayor Rahm Emanuel filed an...

May 31, 2017

Strengthening Local Action After the Paris Agreement

People of faith are deeply disappointed that the presidential administration is rejecting the Paris Agreement. Signed by 195 countries in...

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