Volunteers

The Big 5-0!

On Wednesday, December 9th GRID Alternatives Mid-Atlantic office successfully installed our 50th solar system! The proud client, Darlene Jackson, couldn’t be happier to be making a positive impact to her local community and environment. Ms. Jackson was born and raised in the District and moved into her historical home in 1996.

Marc Spohn: Second Chances Really Do Matter

 GRID GLA Volunteer Marc Spohn wrote to us to share his experience with the GRID family. With his permission, we have excerpted a portion here.

Second Chances Really Do Matter

On May 02, 2013, I was a life prisoner who had no reasonable expectation of regaining a spot in the real world. I lived in the world of prisoners and had for a long time. On May 03, 2013, I was released into the world. I believed I would not be released. I needed to make amends to the people I betrayed; to myself and to society & the universe.

Donor Spotlight: Rosana Francescato
Five years ago, Rosana Francescato found herself on a construction site surrounded by unfamiliar tools, gleaming solar panels, and countless GRID-tee-shirt-clad volunteers. She landed there after hearing GRID co-founder and CEO Erica Mackie speak at a green networking event about the upcoming Bay Area Solarthon, GRID's signature fundraiser and solar 'block party.' Eager to get out of the office and experience solar first-hand, Rosana signed herself up.