Pay it Forward, Get it Back in DC

12 October 2010

As the nation’s largest sustainability event, Green Festival seeks not only to bring an amazing weekend of education and fun to each city, but also to leave a lasting impact. We are always looking for new ways to connect and empower communities. This fall is no exception as we proudly unveil the “Pay it Forward, Get it Back at Green Festival” campaign to unite with local nonprofit organizations and reward local people who take an active interest in their communities.

Our “nonprofit allies” are a mixture of amazing organizations dedicated to improving the environment, providing social services, educating youth, securing a safe and just workspace and more. As we strive to recover during these difficult economic times, it is more important than ever to pay it forward, even if all we can give is our time.

With “Pay it Forward, Get it Back” you can pledge volunteer hours, take part in nonprofit activities, or donate funds to receive complimentary tickets to Green Festival. You will also receive the personal satisfaction of knowing you made a difference.

Choose from the following list of great nonprofit organizations and engage with them today:

	Green America – creating a socially just and environmentally sustainable society through the economic strength of consumers, investors and businesses.
	Global Exchange - an international human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world.
	Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light - works with hundreds of congregations of all faiths across the DC area to save energy, go green and respond to climate change.
	National Children’s Museum - a nationally-recognized cultural and educational institution serving children and families on site, online and through national partners and programs.
	Anacostia Watershed Society – an organization whose goal is to protect and restore the Anacostia River and its watershed communities by cleaning the water, recovering the shores and honoring the heritage.
	American Rights At Work - an educational and outreach organization dedicated to promoting the freedom of workers to form unions and bargain collectively.
	Capitol Hill Arts Workshop - a multidisciplinary curriculum of classes, performance and exhibition opportunities offered after-school and throughout the school year to provide students a safe place to learn and create.
	Capital Area Food Bank - the largest, nonprofit hunger and nutrition education resource in the Washington Metropolitan area.

Engage with any of these organizations and find out how you can get involved. Tell them we sent you to claim your Green festival tickets!  Thank you for your participation in “Pay it Forward, Get It Back” and your efforts to make your community a better place for all.