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Climate conversations are important enough on their own, but when you add the nuance of climate investment and how the money flows — that’s a conversation we MUST have.

Help us make this conversation happen by taking two minutes to cast a vote for our panel at this year’s SOCAP Open, “Who Benefits from Clean Energy Investment? Redirecting Climate Capital to the Communities It Owes” with Dana Redden of Solar Stewards.

Who Benefits from Clean Energy Investment? Redirecting Climate Capital to the Communities It Owes - SOCAP Global Trillions in climate capital are being deployed, yet communities bearing the greatest fossil fuel burden remain peripheral to its benefits. This delegate-led session draws on frontline practice from two practitioners: Dana Redden of Solar Stewards, who has built tools that redirect renewable energy....

Dear fans of climate action, you are invited! 🌱🏆

548 Foundation & 548 Energy are excited to support CAM’s 3rd Annual Climate Action Hero Awards this Thursday, a celebration of the incredible leaders shaping a cleaner, stronger, and more sustainable future for our communities.

This is your chance to be in the room for one of Chicago’s most exciting Earth Day celebrations. Come out, celebrate local climate leadership, and help uplift the people and organizations making real change happen.

Get your tickets now: https://givebutter.com/c/CAHA2026

2026 Climate Action Hero Awards Support the next generation of Superheroes by attending the Climate Action Hero Awards!

Today marked a powerful milestone. Our students were presented with their boots. More than just gear, they represent commitment, growth, and the first step into new opportunities. Proud of the work they’ve put in and the journey ahead.

We’re excited to see A.J. Patton, our founder and CEO of 548 Enterprise, joining DIGS with Dignity’s Earth Day Celebration as a keynote speaker on Thursday, April 23.

At 548 Foundation, we believe in the power of community-centered solutions, and A.J.’s leadership continues to reflect that through his work connecting sustainability, housing, and economic opportunity across Chicago.

We’re proud to celebrate opportunities like this that bring people together around a shared commitment to a better future for our city and our planet.

📍 The Joinery, 2533 W. Homer St., Chicago
🗓 Thursday, April 23
⏰ 6–8 PM
🍽️ Lite bites and drinks will be served

Free event. RSVP at the link below.

https://tinyurl.com/2dsrfj3r

We’re proud to be featured for our work and vision for the future.

548 Foundation recently hosted an open house at our future Lake Street campus. A space that will serve as a hub for workforce training, clean energy education, and community impact.

This is just the beginning of what’s to come.

🔗 Read more:

548 Foundation Hosts Open House at Future Lake Street Campus CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- 548 Foundation welcomed elected officials, community leaders, partners, and neighbors to a series of open houses at its future Lake Street Campus, offering a firsthand look at the organization’s workforce training and career placeme...

This past weekend, Kaniya and Crystal represented 548 Foundation at the Brothers Rise Up Black Expo in Elgin! 🥇

It was an incredible opportunity to connect with youth, share career pathways, and provide mentorship to the next generation. ❤️

We’re grateful to be part of spaces that uplift, educate, and inspire future leaders.

Meaningful partnerships are worth celebrating. 🤝

At our most recent graduation, we celebrated our growing partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Council Regional Carpenters and their President, Kevin McLaughlin by presenting them with the 548 Legacy Builder Award. This award celebrates organizations that exhibit extraordinary leadership and enduring contributions that uphold and advance the mission of 548 Foundation.

As aligned organizations, we've provided 548 Foundation graduates with pathways to Union membership and the benefits it has historically provided to middle-class Americans. Thank you to Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council MACRC for your commitment to our graduates, 548 Foundation, and the City of Chicago.

Congratulations to the graduates of Cohorts 25–31! 🎓

Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance brought you to this moment, and we are incredibly proud of what you’ve accomplished.

We also want to recognize the families and loved ones who supported you along the way. Your encouragement and belief helped make this milestone possible.

We wish our graduates success as they begin their careers, and we look forward to continuing to support them on their journey.

🔧 Tool Show & Open House – This Friday & Saturday!

Join us at INTECH Technical Institute for a two-day event featuring industry vendors, school tours, and live tool demonstrations.

📅 March 6 | 12–5 PM
📅 March 7 | 9 AM–2 PM
📍 6201 W. 115th St., Alsip, IL

Come explore the tools, meet industry professionals, and learn more about career pathways in the trades.

🔗 Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GUEST_REGISTRATION_2026

🚨 Women’s Climb Clinic – RSVP Now Open! 🚨

Join us on March 6, 2026 (7AM–Noon) at the ComEd Chicago Training Center for a hands-on, women-only experience exploring careers in the trades.

Meet women in the industry, practice pole climbing, and learn about entry-level opportunities.

👷‍♀️ Proper PPE required.
🔗 RSVP today to secure your spot: https://airtable.com/appNOxPzDej2Yy8kn/pagZy528pcT9Ei3nk/form