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🌱 Help shape climate action in Loudoun County!

Join FACS’ Loudoun County Advocacy Hub for updates on local campaigns. Hear what’s next and find ways to take action in your community.

📅 Wednesday, September 23 | 7–8:30 PM
💻 Virtual meeting

Everyone is welcome! Bring your questions and connect!
September 21, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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Happening today!

Click the link to sign up for Hub's mailing list and receive details about the meeting. faithforclimate.org/.../join-an-...
September 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Join the Alexandria & Arlington FACS Hubs virtually on Sept. 9 from 7–8:30 PM 🌱

• Learn about the new EcoAmbassadors program
• Discover local fall action opportunities
• Get updates on upcoming FACS projects and events

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Join An Advocacy Hub - Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions
Advocacy Team Membership & Participation Are invited to participate in monthly advocacy webinars and one in-person planning meeting (held in January each year). Teams will meet at least twice a year w...
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September 7, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Join the Energy Costs Listening Tour in Loudoun County for a community conversation about the proposed Dominion–NextEra takeover and what it could mean for your utility bills.

Hosted by @ltgovhashmi.bsky.social

Wednesday, September 2 | 6–7:30 PM

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Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi's Energy Costs Listening Tour
Join Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi in Community Conversations on the Dominion–NextEra Takeover and Your Utility Bills.
www.vaenergytour.com
September 1, 2026 at 8:04 PM
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Extreme heat doesn’t affect every neighborhood equally. FACS Executive Director Chris Topoleski is featured on Fairfax County’s Climate Matters blog, sharing how our Urban Heat Island Mapping Project is helping identify temperature differences across NoVa.

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Mapping NOVA’s Hottest Neighborhoods: A Community Science Study for Cooler, More Resilient Communities | Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination
Fairfax County, Virginia - Blog about Faith Alliance for Climate Solution's urban heat island mapping project
www.fairfaxcounty.gov
August 28, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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HAPPENING TODAY!

Join FACS’ Loudoun County Advocacy Hub for today's virtual meeting as we discuss opportunities to expand renewable energy, including solar, while continuing to address the impacts of rapid data center growth.

7–8:30 PM
Virtual
Register to attend: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: FACS Loudoun Hub Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: FACS Loudoun Hub Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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August 26, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Join our Fairfax County Advocacy Hub to discuss this fall’s local renewable energy campaigns, early planning for the 2027 Virginia General Assembly, and upcoming ways to take action at both the county and state levels.

Thursday, August 27
7–8:30 PM
Virtual
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: FACS Fairfax Hub Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: FACS Fairfax Hub Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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August 24, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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Join FACS’ Loudoun County Advocacy Hub for our upcoming virtual meeting as we discuss local opportunities to expand renewable energy, including solar, while continuing to address the impacts of rapid data center growth.

📅Wednesday, August 26
🕕7–8:30 PM
📍Virtual
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: FACS Loudoun Hub Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: FACS Loudoun Hub Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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August 21, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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Join FACS for our 10th Annual Climate Crisis Forum as we bring together Virginia-based experts, community leaders, and advocates to explore how extreme heat affects our health and what local solutions can help create safer, cooler communities.

Reserve your ticket: facs.salsalabs.org/2026-climate...
Why Are Some Northern Virginia Neighborhoods Hotter Than Others?
How does extreme heat affect our health, and what can we do about it? Join FACS’ 10th annual Climate Crisis Forum to explore Northern Virginia’s urban heat islands and solutions including trees, cool ...
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August 19, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Exciting opportunity! City of Alexandria Hub is excited to share that the City of Alexandria's Office of Climate Action is expanding its Plug In Alexandria and Step2Savings programs to offer free technical assistance and funding support for EV charging infrastructure and energy-saving upgrades.
August 18, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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In partnership with Renew Rocktown and Shenandoah Valley Black Heritage Project, our City of Harrisonburg Hub hosted an Energy Check program, sharing simple, affordable ways to reduce energy use and lower utility bills with community members.
August 17, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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We had around 70 attendees at our See Watt's Possible: Energy Efficiency Showcase at Providence Presbyterian Church (in partnership with Chesapeake Climate Action Network)!

Interested in bringing an Energy Efficiency Showcase to your congregation? Contact us to learn how!
August 13, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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Welcome Our Newest Clergy Council Member: Rev. Dr. Janine Howard

Rev. Dr. Janine Howard has faithfully served as lead pastor at Fairlington UMC, Alexandria, since 2019. She holds both a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary.
August 10, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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"FACS is rooted in a powerful idea: people of faith and goodwill can come together to advance local solutions to the urgent moral challenge of climate change.” - Scott Peterson, FACS Co-Founder & Board Chair

See FACS’ 2025 Annual Report: faithforclimate.org/wp-content/u...
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August 7, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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Measurement Day Was a HUGE Success!

80+ dedicated volunteers across Northern Virginia collected data on Measurement Day as part of phase one of FACS' Urban Heat Island Mapping Project, in partnership with George Mason University's Virginia Climate Center.

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More Than 80 Citizen Scientists Helped Map Heat Across Northern Virginia
On Thursday, July 16, more than 80 passionate citizen scientists across Northern Virginia took to the roads on one of this summer's hottest days to collect weather data.
https://faithforclimate.org/over-80-citizen-scientists-mapped-heat-across-northern-virginia/"
August 6, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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Join FACS & the Chesapeake Climate Action Network to discover ways to make your home more energy efficient. Learn about DIY clean energy options and more.

📅 Sunday, August 2
🕚 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Providence Presbyterian Church, Fairfax

Email [email protected] to learn more.
July 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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🌡️ Our Urban Heat Island Mapping Project is off to an extremely strong start! Volunteers are collecting critical heat data across Northern Virginia to help build cooler, healthier communities. Want to help? Email [email protected]. #UrbanHeatIsland #FACS
July 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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🌡️ As extreme heat continues across Northern Virginia, FACS and George Mason University’s Virginia Climate Center are mapping urban heat islands to identify the communities hit hardest and help guide future cooling solutions.

www.alxnow.com/2026/07/13/t...

#UrbanHeatIsland #ClimateAction🌳☀️
Teams of local scientists to map ‘extreme heat islands’ in Alexandria and neighboring counties | ALXnow
If parts of Alexandria are feeling the heat more than others, heat islands may be to blame. The temperature is forecast to be 100 degrees on Thursday (July 16), when more than 30 teams will fan out…
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July 18, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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ICYMI: FOX 5 DC featured FACS and George Mason University’s Urban Heat Island Mapping Project, highlighting how volunteers are helping collect data to build cooler, healthier, and more resilient communities. 🌳☀️ Read the story here!

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July 17, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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🎥 WATCH: FACS Executive Director Chris Topoleski joined ABC7 (WJLA) early this morning for a ride-along as volunteers collected heat data for the Urban Heat Island Mapping Project. Check it out! ☀️🚗🌳
Mapping Northern Virginia's dangerous heat islands
On one of the hottest days of the year, volunteers are hitting the ...
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July 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Thank you to FOX 5 DC for spotlighting the Northern Virginia Urban Heat Island Mapping Project & interviewing our Executive Director, Chris Topoleski:

“What are the hottest neighborhoods in Northern Virginia? Who’s most affected by it? And what can be done about it?”
Volunteers to help map the heat in Northern Virginia
The upcoming extreme heat in the D.C. region may be uncomfortable, but a team of researchers hopes it’ll be useful too.
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July 15, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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📰 FACS was featured by Capital Weather for our work supporting Northern Virginia’s Urban Heat Island Mapping Project!

This summer, volunteers are helping map extreme heat to support cooler, healthier, and more climate-resilient communities.

Read more here!:
Help map Northern Virginia's urban heat island this summer
Volunteers are needed to collect temperature data that could help guide tree planting, cooling projects and other efforts to reduce extreme heat.
www.capitalweather.com
July 8, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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☀️ Virginia is feeling the heat this week!

As temperatures climb across the Commonwealth, data-driven solutions can help protect our most vulnerable neighbors, improve public health, and build communities that are better prepared for a warming future. 🌳🌎

#UrbanHeat #HeatMapping
June 30, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Faith communities are helping lead the way in caring for creation. ☀️🌎

Rev. Jon Strand shares how solar energy has become more than an energy project for his congregation.

Watch his reflection and see how creation care and clean energy go hand in hand.
Clergy Council Spotlight: Rev. Jon Strand on Solar as a Gift from God
In this reflection, Rev. Jon Strand shares how his congregation's solar panels have become more than an energy project. Made from one of the Earth’s most abundant resources, sand, these panels are a…
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June 29, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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We’re honored to be selected as a 2026 Spur Local Critical Nonprofit!

This recognition reflects the incredible dedication of our supporters, volunteers, faith communities, and partners who make our work possible. Together, we’re building more sustainable communities across Northern Virginia. 💚🌎
June 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM