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yep! Partners with Earthforce and The Non-Profit Partnership
The 2009 Generation E Awards starts a new chapter for yep! and the Awards Ceremony. In addition to honoring young leaders in the community, yep! honored two organizations for their efforts to help improve the region though employing green practices.
However, as an organization we wanted to create a new model for selecting green nominations by partnering with local organizations that are making a substantial impact on the community. After several meetings and discussions, yep! is pleased to announce a formal partnership between Lake Erie Allegheny Earthforce, the Non-Profit Partnership, and Young Erie Professionals.
By utilizing the resources or each organization, the partnership will help each group fulfill their missions and provide a path for selecting the 2010 Generation E Green Award Recipient.
For 2009, the organizations have developed the following framework to create opportunities for yep! members and local groups to get involved in sustainability projects that will make Erie a better place to Live, Work, and Play.
Each organization will provide programmatic support to the effort and there are several ways that both individuals and groups can participate.
Individual Participation
Volunteer your time to be part of the Green Teams that will evaluate and work on various parts of the projects developed. Teams will be made up of yep! members, students and representatives from Earthforce, and members of the organization that is being provided assistance. Projects could range from energy audits, green building or renovation practices, recycling and waste reduction programs, and so on. If you would like to be part of a green team, please complete the form located at the link below.
Individual Participation Form..
Organizational / Corporate Participation
Initially the partners will focus on three to five projects in 2009 - 2010. Organizations that would like to participate should complete the form below and describe their goals for the project. Teams will be awarded based on the scope of the project and the impact that it will have on the organization.
Corporations also are encouraged to participate. Each year, several corporations will be awarded green teams to help provide them with direction and support to develop or expand existing sustainability initiatives. Sponsorship and grant opportunities also will be available for corporations that can provide financial or in kind assistance to implement green practices and technologies. If you are a member of an organization or corporation that would like to participate in the initiative, please complete the form at the link below.
Organizational / Corporate Participation Form..
The goal of the partnership is to help improve the region that we live in. In addition, the best project will he awarded the 2010 Green Award at yep's Generation E Awards Ceremony next spring.