Faith in Place President and CEO, Rev. Brian Sauder shares his thoughts on what's to come in 2025 and how our organization is preparing to be at the forefront of building a sustainable and climate-conscious future.
Faith in Place
Environmental Services
Chicago, Illinois 859 followers
Faithful People Caring for the Earth
About us
Faith in Place empowers people of all faiths to be leaders in caring for the Earth in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, providing resources to educate, connect, and advocate for healthier communities.
- Website
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http://www.faithinplace.org/
External link for Faith in Place
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1999
Locations
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Primary
70 E Lake St Ste 920
Chicago, Illinois 60601, US
Employees at Faith in Place
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Ginnie Judd
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Eric Rippy Riddle
Meaningful productivity is built on healthy relationships. That is my commitment to family, work, faith, and nature.
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Rev. Brian Sauder
President & CEO, Faith in Place | Guiding Business Strategy & Continuous Improvements to Grow Non-Profit Organizations | Passionate about Clean…
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Cindy Shepherd
Faith in Place
Updates
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We are incredibly honored to be a part of this project. Great things coming in 2025!
As 2024 comes to a close, we are filled with gratitude for a remarkable year of community impact. This year, we deployed over $1M to partners through our Community Investment Funds and Sol Profit Share program. These funds have empowered individuals and communities across the country, supporting initiatives that drive sustainable economic growth, expand educational opportunities, and foster workforce development. To our incredible corporate partners—Microsoft, Google, Rivian, UPS, and Patagonia--your dedication to making a difference inspires us every day. Your outstanding support and collaboration make this work possible. And to our community partners: thank you for sharing our vision and helping us create tangible impacts in the communities where we work. Together, we’re engaging communities and building America’s energy future. Our 2024 Community Investment Fund Recipients include: Lincoln Land Community College Jacksonville Promise Scholarship Program Faith in Place- Central IL University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Morgan County 4-H) The Sustainability Institute Santee Electric Cooperative Roanoke Cooperative Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. NC Cooperative Extension (Stokes County 4-H) A Farm Less Ordinary
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We are celebrating 25 years of Faith in Place! 💚 Thank you for being a part of our work and journey, and a special thank you to our Green Teams! Our Green Teams are the heart of our work, leading projects and facilitating conversations within their communities about environmental change they want to see happen. Thank you! Support our Work: bit.ly/25-years-of-fip P.S.: We have a generous group of donors that will match up to $11,200 of every dollar you give before the year ends!
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Our President and CEO, Rev. Brian Sauder, speaking to one of our Green Teams at our Northern Indiana Staff Retreat, reminding them that they have the support of everyone on staff at Faith in Place! We are heading into 2025 inspired to further collaborate and support our Green Teams in getting their projects done.
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Our November staff retreat in Indiana was amazing! 🧡 We rolled up our sleeves for a Thanksgiving food drive 🦃, visited some of our Green Teams in Gary, IN and had meaningful conversations about how to grow and serve better as a team and organization. Grateful for this team and the impact we’re making together!
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Excited and honored to have this opportunity with the Daybreak Fund! Thank you Daybreak Fund for amplifying and supporting our work!
With $85,000 in support, Faith in Place is working to bring nature-based solutions to communities that need them most. In partnership with local faith groups, schools, and community centers, this initiative will plant trees, create meditative spaces, and provide forestry job training in urban areas affected by environmental injustices. Together, we’re fostering collaboration, education, and long-term stewardship for a healthier, greener future!
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Faith in Place reposted this
Creating Opportunities Through Clean Energy and Community Partnerships: We're proud to announce funding commitments to community organizations in Morgan County, IL, made possible through Sol Systems' continued collaboration with Microsoft. These investments leverage revenues from our Prairie Creek Solar Project to support local initiatives in education, workforce development, community resilience, and environmental sustainability. Our collaboration with Faith in Place, Lincoln Land Community College, Jacksonville Promise, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign focuses on fostering meaningful, lasting change in Morgan County. These investments go beyond one-time contributions—they reflect our dedication to creating opportunities and supporting the community throughout the life of our Prairie Creek Solar project. This is more than solar—it's about building stronger, more resilient communities for generations to come. See the press release here: https://lnkd.in/dsXfvNtm #CleanEnergy #CommunityImpact #SolarEnergy #WorkforceDevelopment #Education #Sustainability
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We are honored to be a part of the Prairie Creek Solar Project alongside other amazing partners. “Faith in Place is deeply grateful to Sol Systems and Microsoft for their generous support, which will greatly enhance our efforts to promote and improve energy efficiency in Morgan County, IL. This investment will enable us to assist houses of worship with energy audits, as well as critical repairs and upgrades. We look forward to our work together, creating lasting, positive change,” said Aiden Meyer, Central Illinois Outreach Coordinator, Faith in Place. READ: https://lnkd.in/dsXfvNtm Sol Systems
Sol Systems Deepens Community Impact in Illinois with Help From Microsoft - Sol Systems
https://www.solsystems.com
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On this Giving Tuesday, we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to YOU - our incredible donors, volunteers, and supporters. Your generosity and dedication have been the foundation of everything we’ve achieved in building healthier, more resilient communities across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana! This year, we celebrate our 25th anniversary. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the countless ways that you have shown up for our mission. Rev. Brian Sauder, our President and CEO, has shared a special message of thanks to honor this milestone and recognize the role you have played in our journey! We are grateful for your endless support and are excited to continue doing this work into the new year. Thank you, Faith in Place PS: Thanks to a generous group of donors, we’re thrilled to offer a matching gift opportunity; every dollar you give before the end of the year will be matched, up to $11,200! Your support could go twice as far this month. Support our Work: bit.ly/25-years-of-fip #GivingTuesday
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Two important updates regarding the Tree Canopy & Workforce Community Grant, through which we are re-granting up to 30k to Houses of Worship or 501(c)(3) organizations for tree planting and maintenance projects! We are offering these grants because we know that trees are an integral part of a healthy and thriving community. 🌳 The community in which trees are planted must be in environmental justice communities. You can learn more about how a CJEST community is defined at bit.ly/cjest-tool. 🗓️ The deadline to apply is November 21st. To apply, you must first submit an Letter of Intent which helps us ensure that you are eligible for the grant before beginning the larger part of the application. Find more information here: bit.ly/community-canopy Encuentra detalles adicionales de la subvención aquí: https://lnkd.in/gMF6QM9h