Launch of "Giving to Go Green" Fundraising Campaign
USGBC-DRC Launches Year-End Fundraising Campaign with Matching Fund Challenge
Southfield, MI: The Detroit Regional Chapter of the US Green Building Council is actively engaging the community in a “Giving to Go Green” fundraising campaign to support its goal of fostering healthy, sustainable building practices across Southeast Michigan. Donations made through the “Giving to Go Green” campaign until December 31, 2011 are being generously matched ,with $1.00 for every $3.00 donated, by DRC founding member Paul Goldsmith and the Elaine Goldsmith Foundation.
The chapter has a year-end goal of raising $20,000, which will help underwrite the Green Schools Initiative, LEED Neighborhood Development Program, and LEED Rating System Study Groups. These are key USGBC programs which are making a valuable positive contribution to the region’s evolution—moving toward sustainable green building practices for those living and working in Southeast Michigan, and healthy clean learning environments for area children. To kick-start the campaign, each member of the Detroit chapter's Board of Directors has made a personal contribution, matched by the Elaine Goldsmith Foundation, bringing the Board of Directors- “Giving to Go Green” total to $4,700.
“Elaine’s passion and ability for teaching at the elementary school level was closely followed by our collective zeal for “green” living," says Paul Goldsmith. "Elaine’s memory will be honored by each dollar donated toward the advancement of ‘green’ education at all levels, most especially at the Elementary School level.”
The USGBC-DRC is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, gifts to the DRC are tax deductible to the extent of the law. Contributions can be made to the 2011-2012 “Giving to Go Green” Campaign by donating online or sending a check to USGBC DRC at 26913 Northwestern Highway, Suite 200, Southfield, MI 48033-3476. Please include any preference of a specific activity or committee any donation should directly support.
The USGBC is a nonprofit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building certification program, robust educational offerings, a nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, the annual Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities. www.usgbc.org
