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Solar Pioneers in East Baltimore
It has been a good week for 74-year-old Leonard Wills, an Army Vet who has lived in Baltimore just about his whole life. On Tuesday, he was recognized by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake as one of Batimore’s “Top Neighborhood Dads” an annual honor given to “strong and dedicated Baltimore men who play an active role in making their communities better, safer, and stronger.” And on Thursday he stood in front of cameras again as a solar pioneer, the first in East Baltimore’s C.A.R.E. community to go solar with GRID Alternatives thanks to a 10-home pilot, in partnership with the city, that also includes cool roof installations and a battery back-up system on the local community center.

One More Campaign: June
Ruth Monroe, our featured One More homeowner this month, has led an amazing life.At 83, Ruth told us about her amazing life that included being one of the Rosie Riveters during WWI. Ruth has always looked towards the future. During WWII, she joined the war effort as a reservist marine, building fighter planes. Afterwards, she worked for Howard Hughes as a technical writer. In the 60’s, she was a part of several civil rights campaigns. She is someone who is constantly giving back to her community.

Bank of America’s Investment to Aid Local Families
GRID Alternatives Central Valley is pleased to announce the acceptance of a $10,000 grant through Bank of America’s Charitable Foundation that works to connect communities in order to help improve economic futures by addressing issues relating to jobs, housing and basic human services. Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s focus on workforce development fits with GRID Alternatives’ mission to make renewable energy technology and job training accessible to underserved communities. “We are truly grateful for being the recipients of this grant and we look forward to continuing to impact local families with the funds given” stated Regional Director Tom Esqueda.

Discretion Brewing "Love Monday" loves GRID Alternatives!

GRID Alternatives Central Coast wants to thank everyone who attended “Love Monday” hosted by Discretion Brewing in Santa Cruz on April 13th. Dave Garti, Outreach and Program Officer, brought food, friends, and GRID’s message about solar power access that includes everyone to participate in this unique fundraiser benefitting GRID Alternatives Central Coast. GRID received $1/beer sold throughout the day - the turnout was great and people were thirsty!

Cal Poly's Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers installs Solar with GRID Alternatives Central Coast!

On April 18th and 19th Cal Poly’s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) joined GRID Alternatives Central Coast to install solar for two low-income families residing in King City.  These were the 4th and 5th installs for SHPE during the last two years.  Over the weekend, SHPE students installed 4.34 Kilowatts of capacity, adding to a total of 9.84 Kilowatts installed by SHPE Students so far!  These solar systems will provide significant environmental impacts by offsetting 257 tons of greenhouse gasses, t