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Nebraskans for Solar and Heartland Hope Mission are partnering on the installation of a solar energy system on their building at 2021 U Street in Omaha to help reduce their energy bills for the next 25 years. The money saved can instead be used for their programs. 
 
Nebraskans for Solar is raising funds for this new Green Watts for Good project for #GivingTuesday402. Their goal is to raise $10,000 and Nebraskans for Solar will match individual donations up to a total of $10,000.  
 
Giving Tuesday is December 3, 2019 but you can give any time before then by donating here with donation code GT402.
 
In addition to cash donations, 1,000 volunteers are needed! As a part of LFS 24 Hours of Impact on Giving Tuesday, Heartland Hope Mission seeks 1,000 volunteers to drop off one or more items on December 3rd.
 
Most needed items:

• Clothing: gently used coats (all sizes) baby and kids clothing
• Hygiene items: shampoo, body wash, baby diapers (size 3-5), toilet paper
• Holidays: new toys 

When: Tuesday, December 3, 2019, from 2 pm to 6 pm 

Where to drop off: Heartland Hope Mission, 2021 U Street

• Refreshments provided.  

Additional drop off option:

• Donation items will also be accepted at Nebraskans for Solar’s educational event at UNO’s Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center on November 20th at 7 pm. 

Questions:  Please contact Helen Deffenbacher: nebraskansforsolar@gmail.com or Renae Bush: Renae@heartlandhopemission.org. 

Thank you from all of us at Nebraskans for Solar, Heartland Hope Mission and SHARE Omaha!