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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...
Feb 20, 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 31, 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 28, 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 15, 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...
Jan 8, 2019


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 26, 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...
Dec 13, 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 30, 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...
Nov 6, 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 12, 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...
Oct 3, 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 27, 2018


EPA Hearing
Under direction from the current Administration, the EPA is proposing a new rule to weaken regulations on coal power plants, replacing...
Sep 11, 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...
Jun 4, 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!...
May 1, 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...
Feb 26, 2018


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...
Dec 22, 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...
Sep 1, 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...
Jun 7, 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...
Jun 1, 2017